In a constantly evolving financial landscape, challenger banks have become increasingly mainstream, with one study suggesting 14 percent of UK adults hold an account with one of the four largest institutions. Challenger banks disrupt the space occupied by legacy banks […]
OFAC sanctions fines and how to avoid them International sanctions are a vital part of the global fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism. In the United States, economic sanctions are implemented by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign […]
In a data-driven financial landscape, cybercrime has become a significant concern for regulators and institutions alike, with criminals exploiting computer systems and online financial services to perpetrate money laundering, fraud, and other crimes. The cost of cybercrime money laundering is […]
The payments industry has been transformed by innovative technologies facilitating faster, more flexible payment products and better experiences for customers. However, That innovation trend has been accompanied by increased risk for payment firms, as criminals seek to misuse payment service […]
Sanctions – restrictions and penalties imposed in response to violations of international law and threats to global security – are a key tool of US foreign policy. A wide range of sanctions allows the US to achieve policy objectives by exerting […]
In a digital financial landscape firms must be aware of the relevance of cyber crime penalties and the increasing importance of cyber sanctions compliance. Cyber-attacks are not just used by individual criminals to perpetrate financial crimes and may also be […]
Understanding the Monetary Authority of Singapore Omnibus Act: What You Need To Know On 21st July 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched its Consultation Paper on the New Omnibus Act for the Financial Sector, setting out proposals for […]
Cryptocurrencies (also known as virtual assets) are introducing new possibilities for users across the financial landscape but are also disrupting the way regulators and financial institutions deal with criminal threats such as money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Discover […]
Under the terms of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, the EU sanctions regime ceased to apply to the UK at 11 pm on 31st December 2020. From that date, the UK’s new sanctions framework came into effect, the details of which […]
One of the most significant events in the anti-money laundering history of the USA took place with the enactment of the 2020 AML Act (AMLA) on 1 January 2021. AMLA’s passage was not without obstacles. Congress was forced to override […]
On 1st January 2021, the US Senate passed the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (AMLA). Part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, the US Anti-Money Laundering Act introduces the most significant reforms to anti-money laundering laws and […]
Canada’s status as the second-largest economy in North America and as a major center for business and finance means it faces significant money laundering risks. In 2021, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) provided an update on its assessment of […]
