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In regular times, 2023 would have been seen as a busy year in geopolitics. But in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the massive Western sanctions in response to it, it seemed relatively quiet […]

The advent of a new year can prompt dread and excitement – some brace for another 12 months of bad news, while others are excited about the possibilities ahead. As a compliance industry veteran, experience tells me a little of […]

On November 7, 2023, additional members of a multi-million dollar health care fraud and money laundering conspiracy were indicted after generating over $500 million in fraudulent prescriptions. Led by defendant Brian Michael Sutton, the criminal group allegedly used their pre-existing […]

Judicial authorities in the European Union (EU) are increasing their joint efforts to combat terrorism by sharing a wider range of information on terrorism cases with Eurojust. Following an amendment to the Eurojust Regulation on October 31, 2023, EU Member […]

On November 2, 2023, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) organized a public-private dialogue focusing on the use of convertible virtual currency (CVC) to finance terrorist activity. Officially called a FinCEN Exchange, the event consisted of presentations by FinCEN and […]

During a recent interview with CNA (formerly Channel NewsAsia), managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Ravi Menon expressed a strong interest in exploring the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against money laundering.  At […]

On October 24, 2023, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) reminded reporting entities to enroll with the regulator before November 9 to avoid receiving a financial penalty. For each day a firm remains unenrolled after this date, it […]

According to the latest figures published by UK Finance, fraud remains one of the most common crimes in the UK. Criminals are using social engineering tactics to target their victims, including impersonating businesses and creating fake investment ads, as well […]

During an investigation into money laundering and drug supply, authorities in Australia have dismantled an international money laundering syndicate and charged seven people. As part of Operation Phobetor-Enyo, authorities identified a 37-year-old man in Vietnam allegedly running a money laundering […]

Download our fifth annual state of the industry report, built around a global survey of 600 senior financial crime decision-makers.

Read A Guide to the Essentials of Anti-Money Laundering to discover actionable insights, designed to help businesses turn compliance into a competitive advantage.

SEPA Instant requires payment service providers to screen at scale regularly and on an ad-hoc basis. Download our guide to prepare your firm.

In a year with 40+ national elections and a volatile geopolitical outlook, there is an intense focus on the challenge of corruption. How should compliance teams respond?

Following a review of its AML/CFT framework, the European Union is preparing to introduce a suite of new regulations that will have significant implications for firms operating in, or doing business with, EU countries.

From managing PEPs to regulating AI, the State of Financial Crime 2024 is packed with insights from our annual survey of 600 senior financial crime decision makers.

Read our guide to discover how organisations are planning to invest in technology in the future – and where they still rely on human expertise to improve their compliance programs.

Over the last decade, the rapid rise of new digitally-based insurtech firms has disrupted an industry long dominated by a select group of incumbent providers.
Ambiguity around insurtech’s anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud obligations – alongside inconsistent enforcement – has added further complexity.

This new guide aims takes a comprehensive and practical look at the PEP landscape and how firms should navigate it. We also draw on insights from ComplyAdvantage’s high-performing, proprietary PEP database to explore how PEP demographics vary in major economic centers.

Inpay is a cross-border payments company headquartered in Copenhagen, specializing in fast, low-cost international transactions. It supports over 90 currencies across multiple payment rails, including SEPA, SEPA Instant, and SWIFT. With an average payout time of under five minutes, Inpay […]

Tazapay is a cross-border payments specialist, facilitating seamless and secure international transactions for a wide range of global merchants.  Based in Singapore, Tazapay accepts payments from 173 countries across a diverse array of payment rails and channels. These span local […]

PXP is a tech platform that makes commerce simpler, better, and more connected. With just one connection to PXP, merchants can unlock a world of commerce across online, mobile, and point-of-sale channels. Powered by a suite of financial services, multiple […]

Hafnia is a shipping company specializing in the transportation of energy commodities such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. It combines a wealth of industry expertise with a modern fleet of approximately 200 vessels designed for efficient and safe transportation, […]

Phillips is a premier global auction house specializing in the sale of fine arts, antiques, and collectibles. Founded in 1796, its primary auctions and exhibitions are held in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, with operations extending across Europe, […]

Monex is a global e-money institution that specializes in commercial foreign exchange (FX) services. Headquartered in Mexico, the Monex group of companies has experienced significant growth in recent years, serving a wide range of customers from financial institutions (FIs), large corporates, […]

Allianz Benelux offers life, health, and property insurance for individuals and small to medium businesses (SMBs) in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The company is part of the global Allianz network – one of the world’s largest insurance companies, with […]

Founded in 2017, Beem is a free mobile payment app with over 1.5 million customers in Australia. It specializes in facilitating peer-to-peer transactions, storing loyalty cards, moving money between accounts, and enabling purchases. To date, Beem has processed over $1 […]

Founded in 2014, Banxa is a leading infrastructure provider enabling businesses to embed cryptocurrency infrastructure into their platforms. Having processed billions of dollars in transactions, Banxa plays a vital role in onboarding companies and users to crypto through an extensive […]

From emerging financial crime typologies to upcoming areas of regulatory focus, proactive organizations across financial services are looking for ways to shape their compliance priorities for the year ahead. The State of Financial Crime 2025, our latest annual industry report, […]

Throughout 2024, financial regulators worldwide continued to demonstrate their intent to crack down on non-compliance with anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) rules. Firms that breached these regulations, including high-profile institutions with significant public profiles, were met […]

AML programs are driven by data. They rely on it to detect suspicious activities, identify potential risks, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory obligations. But what kind of data is needed to help your compliance team see beyond the surface […]

With Donald Trump back in the White House and conflicts ongoing in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, financial institutions (FIs) can expect another consequential year for international sanctions, as explored in our State of Financial Crime 2025 report. This […]

The Asia-Pacific region (APAC) plays a hugely prominent role in global trade. Home to nine out of ten of the world’s busiest ports, the region’s shipping industry is expected to generate $3.6 trillion by 2030. With this growth, however, shipping […]

No compliance professional gets up in the morning to assess the privacy and security credentials of their RegTech vendors. Yet ensuring that data is properly stored alongside clear and effective data governance procedures are in place is an essential foundation […]

While it may seem intuitive that not all customers pose the same risk, identifying an effective way to assess and categorize these risks – and adapt to changes over time – is an ongoing challenge for compliance teams.  This article […]

The financial crime risk management world is filled with products and providers that promote their data, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and user interface (UI). However, our conversations with financial services customers suggest many miss the bigger picture around what these […]

For AML software vendors and customers buying RegTech solutions, the quality and capability of the API used to integrate with the platform being purchased is often an afterthought. This can lead to a poor developer experience, lengthy onboarding journeys, and […]