Knowledge & Training

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 […]

An Overview of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) Implemented in August 2012, the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) was created to stabilize over-the-counter (OTC) markets within EU member states. Why was EMIR introduced? OTC markets facilitate the decentralized trade […]

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 […]

Overview of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was established in 1997 through a merger of the United Nations Drug Control Programme and the Centre for International Crime […]

For more than a decade, terrorist financing has been a prevalent financial crime on which authorities are desperate to crack down. It became a major political issue after the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States, and it has […]

If you are familiar with the financial industry, you have likely heard the phrase “know your customer”, which is often referred to as KYC. KYC is an important practice in business and finance, as it allows institutions to ensure that […]

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is the United States’ primary financial regulator. It is responsible for supervising financial institutions (FIs) and ensuring banks and other service providers comply with anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) laws.  Established in […]

FATF and the Prevention of Financial Crime The Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, is one of the most influential and important organizations in regard to combating financial crimes such as money laundering, terrorist financing, and other forms of corruption. […]

As criminals develop increasingly sophisticated methodologies to launder money, commit fraud, and fund terrorist activities, demand for effective AML/CFT software grows. Financial crime is a global threat meaning that banks and financial institutions must ensure they are able to accurately […]

Money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) pose a substantial threat to governments and financial institutions. Over the past few decades, increasing measures have been taken across the globe to counter them. In 2022, the EU moved forward in its bid […]