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Transaction screening is part of a robust anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) framework. Along with customer identification and verification, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting, transaction screening helps firms engage in sound due diligence and compliance processes. But what’s involved […]

With fraud on the rise, associated losses are estimated to reach over $41 billion by 2027, representing a 25 percent increase since 2020. Our 2023 tech and talent survey echoed this trend, with 62 percent of respondents saying they had […]

Credit unions’ operations put them in a similar financial crime risk category as banks. It is therefore of utmost importance that these firms fully understand their risks and associated obligations for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) under federal law. […]

In the past, businesses created in the United States were not obliged to publicly disclose or maintain a record of the names of their shareholders or ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs). This lack of transparency meant it was possible for anonymous […]

Many firms believe risk-based transaction monitoring means stricter rules, more alerts  – and more costs. Yet is this really true, or could this approach be costing firms in unexpected ways? At ComplyAdvantage, our implementation and customer success teams support our […]

From COVID-19 to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, global events are significantly changing the behavior of criminals and legitimate customers alike. In turn, these changes have impacted firms’ transaction risk management frameworks. In an interview with global financial crime consultancy […]

Adverse media screening has become essential in identifying potential customer risks as companies strive to protect their assets, reputations, and stakeholders. While the importance of negative news screening is widely recognized, implementing an effective and comprehensive screening process remains complex […]

76 percent of firms say complicated and lengthy processes lead them to give up onboarding a financial service or product. This infographic explores three ways firms can improve their KYB processes to deliver a better customer experience and reduce onboarding times.

Automated sanctions screening is a crucial process used by financial institutions (FIs) and organizations to identify individuals, entities, and transactions that may be subject to economic sanctions or restrictions imposed by governments or international bodies. It involves the use of […]

Since 2017, many US financial institutions (FIs) have relied on the Automated Clearing House (ACH) or The Clearing House (TCH) Real-Time Payment Network rails for their payment transactions. However, given that TCH is privately held by some of the world’s […]