The Wolfsberg Group, an association of 13 global banks, is one of the several non-governmental organisations that are involved in managing the international economy. The group was founded in 2000 with the aim of contributing to financial industry standards for […]
The Conselho de Controle de Atividades Financeiras (COAF) is Brazil’s national Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and is the supervisory body responsible for fighting financial crime. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the capital city, Brasilia, COAF is part of Brazil’s […]
Founded in 1989, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC) is Australia’s financial intelligence unit (FIU), responsible for combating money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and other financial crimes. AUSTRAC operates under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act […]
The important role of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) What is HMRC? It is common knowledge that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is responsible for regulating taxes, wages, and many other aspects of the financial sector in the United Kingdom. […]
In the economic arena, financial intelligence, or FININT, is increasingly pivotal. With international financial crime near its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, FININT has become ever more necessary as a tactic both for stopping criminals and for enforcing […]
In its most simple form, financial misselling means recklessly misrepresenting a product or service in order to successfully complete a sale. Financial products are usually “missold” in order to make an individual or company complete a purchase that does not […]
What is a currency transaction report? When thinking about how financial institutions function, it is crucial to understand the concept and purpose of a currency transaction report, otherwise known as a CTR. A currency transaction report is a report made […]
What is MiFID II, and how has it Affected the European Investment Market One of the most influential laws enacted by the European Union to regulate the investment sector is the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive. This directive, which is […]
The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) was created in 2004 to replace the Investment Services Directive, and it was implemented in 2007. A new law, known as MiFID II, has since replaced MiFID. The EU hoped that the directive […]
The effects of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act on foreign acounts The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is a federal law designed to counter tax evasion in the United States. Introduced in 2010, FATCA imposes a range of […]
In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the US government looked at ways to better regulate the behavior of banks, and to protect consumers. The subsequent Dodd-Frank Act became one of the most important articles of US financial legislation, introducing new […]
If you are involved in the financial or business sectors, it is important to know both what a KYC risk rating is and how you can calculate yours. KYC, or “know your customer”, is an important process that allows financial […]
