AML compliance Knowledge & training Anti-money laundering regulations in the UK Every year, money laundering costs the UK economy around £100 billion. To avoid the risk of penalties and fines resulting from non-compliance with anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations, firms in the UK should understand UK […] 8 minute read
Regulation Crypto Knowledge & training Cryptocurrency regulations around the world As cryptocurrency usage increases, so too do cryptocurrency regulations around the world that are put in place to govern them. The crypto landscape is constantly evolving and keeping up to date with the rules in different global territories isn’t easy. […] 27 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training Sanctions screening guide & best practices Sanctions screening is integral to compliance with global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regulations. When implemented effectively, robust sanctions programs can help prevent enforcement action by regulators, protect reputations, and strengthen the overall integrity of the global financial system. […] 13 minute read
AML compliance Knowledge & training Malaysia's AML/CTF regime In 2019, Malaysia’s central bank and financial regulator, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), revised the existing Malaysia AML/CFT regime by introducing two policy documents applicable to two broad categories of financial entities. The first document is for financial institutions (FIs) such […] 3 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training 3 ways to perform better AML sanctions screening Increased enforcement efforts are shining a spotlight on anti-money laundering (AML) sanctions compliance. Firms increasingly must elevate their game to keep pace with regulators’ demands while still providing their customers with exceptional service — which means fast and frictionless service. […] 6 minute read
Transaction monitoring Knowledge & training Introducing Transaction Monitoring V2 Our focus at ComplyAdvantage has always been to ease the operational burden of AML compliance for our users, by offering a suite of configurable cloud solutions that leverage real-time risk insight. As we move forward, we thought it was about […] 3 minute read
AML compliance Knowledge & training AMLA Malaysia - Money Laundering In Malaysia How to Comply With AMLA Malaysia Malaysia is a regional and global political power with the third-largest economy in Southeast Asia, following Indonesia and Thailand. Attracting business interests from across the world, and with high investment in the technology and […] 5 minute read
Financial crime Knowledge & training What are Financial Crime Units? Financial crime units (FCUs) help banks and financial institutions detect and prevent money laundering, the financing of terrorism and a variety of other financial crimes while meeting their regulatory compliance obligations more effectively. In a rapidly changing financial sector, criminals […] 4 minute read
AML compliance Knowledge & training What is vendor due diligence? Vendor due diligence (VDD) is the process of evaluating a vendor’s financial crime risks before entering into a business relationship with it. Working with third-party vendors is an essential operational element in many sectors, from established financial institutions (FIs) partnering […] 5 minute read
CFT Knowledge & training Social Media Platforms and Their Influence on Terrorist Financing Social media has become one of the most powerful drivers for terrorist funding, and it’s set to stay that way. In part one of this blog on the impact of social media, we discuss the impact that social media platforms […] 5 minute read
AML compliance Crypto Knowledge & training What is the FATF Travel Rule? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Travel Rule is an important piece of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) guidance. It states that financial institutions (FIs), and since 2019, virtual asset service providers (VASPs), should collect and […] 10 minute read
Regulators & key institutions Knowledge & training De-risking in AML Understanding de-risking in AML In an era of increased regulatory intervention and amid high-profile AML penalties, financial institutions (FIs) around the world have sought to mitigate threats by resorting to de-risking. However, as we move through 2026 and beyond, the […] 7 minute read
