The global legislative landscape is constantly changing but keeping up with the most recent anti-money laundering regulations is a mandatory requirement for every financial institution in the world. The rapid pace of legislative reform in certain jurisdictions deepens the AML […]
The rise of blockchain technology has facilitated the spread of cryptocurrencies and other types of crypto assets. Secured by cryptographic algorithms and circulated without any need for a central bank authority, cryptocurrencies have disrupted traditional financial systems and are traded […]
A thorough AML programme has many moving parts, and adverse media screening is arguably one of the most important for preventing financial crime. Onboarding a client that has known risk could have severe consequences for your reputation, and also puts […]
FATF’s latest guidance was a reminder to the VA, VASP, Ce/DeFi, and crypto communities that AML/CFT, KYC, TM, and payment transparency (aka “The Travel Rule”) are just as applicable to them as they are to traditional compliance professionals (TCPs). But […]
Australia’s human rights framework is built on common law and on its constitution which sets out certain universal rights for individuals within Australia and around the world. Human rights legislation in the country varies at the state and Federal levels […]
As a gateway to China, Hong Kong is an important financial destination for businesses across APAC and the world, including numerous fintech service providers dealing in virtual assets such as cryptocurrency. Hong Kong’s regional and global status also makes it […]
An isolated and heavily restricted totalitarian state, North Korea engages in a range of cyber activities that violate international law, including conducting illegal cyber operations around the world. Ongoing international sanctions against North Korea prohibit a broad range of economic […]
In the United States, geographic locations that present a particularly high risk of money laundering and financial crime may be designated high-risk money laundering and related financial crime areas, also referred to as high-intensity financial crime areas (HIFCA). Intended to […]
5AMLD Implementation Remains Patchy The EU’s 5th Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) was scheduled for translation into national law by 10 January 2020. Just over a year later, and after another update to the EU money laundering directive under the 6MLD, […]
In recent months we have undergone a significant undertaking to revise our Adverse Media categorization. We have upgraded from 7 standard categories to 14 precise FATF-aligned categories. This is designed to enable our users to spot risks more effectively and […]
The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a federal law intended to prevent US citizens from bribing the government officials of foreign countries. The FCPA was enacted by Congress in 1977 in response to revelations by the Securities and […]
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) list, also known as the ‘BIS Entity List’, sets out the specific foreign persons (including businesses, research institutions, government organizations, and other legal entities) that are subject to US government licensing and sanctions […]
