Regulation Retail banks Knowledge & training AML compliance for challenger banks In a constantly evolving financial landscape, challenger banks have become increasingly mainstream, with one study suggesting 14 percent of UK adults hold an account with one of the four largest institutions. Challenger banks disrupt the space occupied by legacy banks… 7 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training OFAC sanctions fines and how to avoid them OFAC sanctions fines and how to avoid them International sanctions are a vital part of the global fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism. In the United States, economic sanctions are implemented by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign… 6 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training A comprehensive guide to the US sanctions list Sanctions – restrictions and penalties imposed in response to violations of international law and threats to global security – are a key tool of US foreign policy. A wide range of sanctions allows the US to achieve policy objectives by exerting… 7 minute read
AML compliance Knowledge & training How to comply with Canada’s AML requirements Canada’s status as the second-largest economy in North America and as a major center for business and finance means it faces significant money laundering risks. In 2021, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) provided an update on its assessment of… 7 minute read
Regulation Knowledge & training What is the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)? The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) is a US federal law that contains measures to combat money laundering and other financial crimes. It is a central piece of legislation in the overall US anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism… 7 minute read
AML compliance Knowledge & training A guide to anti-money laundering regulations in the US As the largest economy in the world and an influential political power, the United States plays a vital role in the global fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The US is a member of the Financial Action… 11 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training 3 ways to perform better AML sanctions screening Increased enforcement efforts are shining a spotlight on anti-money laundering (AML) sanctions compliance. Firms increasingly must elevate their game to keep pace with regulators’ demands while still providing their customers with exceptional service — which means fast and frictionless service.… 6 minute read
Financial crime Knowledge & training Money Laundering - The Vancouver Model The Vancouver Model is a method of money laundering that is highly used in Vancouver, British Columbia. The model uses casino gambling as a way for foreign and domestic criminals to launder illegitimate funds and exploits Canada’s traditionally lax regulatory… 5 minute read
CFT Knowledge & training What is the California Consumer Privacy Act? The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was signed into law on June 28, 2018, by the California State Legislature and introduces sweeping new privacy laws to protect the personal data of California’s residents. Also known as the California Privacy Act,… 4 minute read
AML compliance Knowledge & training What Is The Vancouver Model? Skyrocketing housing prices and an increasingly prohibitive cost of living have culminated in Vancouver being named the second least affordable place to live in the world, trailing only behind Hong Kong. Unfortunately, the affluence driving these trends didn’t originate from… 5 minute read
Regulation Knowledge & training What is the USA Patriot Act? Congress passed the USA Patriot Act on 26 October 2001 as a response to the September 11 terror attacks. The Patriot Act gave law enforcement agencies across the United States a range of new investigative powers. In addition to more… 6 minute read
PEPs Knowledge & training Politically Exposed Persons in Canada: What You Need To Know Canada’s AML regulations require banks and financial institutions to check whether their clients are a Politically Exposed Person in Canada (or elsewhere) in order to build accurate risk profiles and comply with legislation. PEP screening is required by regulatory authorities… 3 minute read
