The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its sixth and final plenary under the presidency of T. Raja Kumar of Singapore on June 28, 2024. Delegates from over 200 jurisdictions and observers from international organizations gathered in Singapore for three […]
Customer screening is the primary procedure businesses follow when conducting anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) activities. Because it’s such an important and frequent process, it significantly impacts a firm’s ability to operate efficiently and comply with global regulations. This […]
Ongoing monitoring is critical for financial institutions (FIs) to protect their businesses from criminals attempting to launder money or finance terrorist activity. It’s certainly an essential component in know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. But without an […]
An estimated 26 percent of the global population uses online gambling services to bet or play online casino games like poker and blackjack. In an environment where millions of people are exchanging money online, it’s no surprise that scammers have […]
Despite stringent regulations and heightened due diligence, online gambling remains a lucrative avenue for illicit actors seeking to launder their dirty funds. In fact, gambling emerged as one of the top three sectors that incurred the highest amount of anti-money […]
In 1992, Singapore criminalized money laundering under the Drug Trafficking (Confiscation of Benefits) Act (DTA). However, due to criticism of the DTA’s limited scope, criminalizing only drug-related offenses as money laundering – an amendment to the legislation was introduced in […]
With the increasing demand for instant payments, financial institutions (FIs) face the challenge of imposing faster sanctions screening processes. Sanctions can be imposed quickly, making it necessary for firms to stay updated with the latest changes to prevent sanctions violations. […]
With FinTech partner banks in the United States increasing their FinTech deposits by double digits, greater scrutiny of the risks these relationships create by regulatory and supervisory bodies was inevitable. Financial institutions are offering these Banking as a Service (BaaS) […]
Sanctions screening software plays a crucial role in the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) process. The right technology can improve the customer experience, improve relationships with regulators, and provide a more efficient, scalable operation. The wrong technology slows compliance […]
Financial institutions (FIs) need to understand the various types of financial fraud to safeguard their assets and maintain the trust of clients and stakeholders – particularly as new avenues for fraud and illicit activity continue to unfold. This comprehensive guide […]
In our annual global compliance survey, 60 percent of firms said the number of payment fraud cases had remained the same over the past 12 months. However, this reported continuity reflects fraud rates remaining at historically high levels, with global […]
Sanctions screening is crucial to any financial institution’s (FI’s) anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) efforts. It helps companies stay compliant with regulations, protect their reputations, and safeguard the financial activities of their customers. However, many businesses face challenges implementing […]
