2022 witnessed unprecedented trends impacting financial crime-fighting in the United States. Alongside China-US tensions, the invasion of Ukraine transformed the use of sanctions. Meanwhile, concerns over environmental crime and the exploitation of decentralzed finance platforms spiked. How can compliance teams effectively prepare?
On March 17, 2023, the French Ministry of Economy introduced changes to the definition of politically exposed persons (PEPs) and, consequently, has expanded the scope of AML regulations. Although these modifications appear substantial, the adjustments made by the French government […]
Obtaining banking services as a Money Service Business (MSB) or fintech providing services similar to an MSB can be challenging. We’ve created this guide to help you achieve this goal by drawing on the experience of our regulatory and compliance experts, in-house practitioners who have advised MSBs and fintechs.
When financial institutions exchange payments, they must also exchange essential data associated with them – for example, the payment amount, currency, sender and receiver, intermediary institution details, and other important information. This information needs to be structured to be usable […]
To deliver an effective, compliant fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) program, many firms decide to partner with a regulatory technology (RegTech) vendor. The vendor evaluation process often focuses on factors like the scope and quality of their data, ease of […]
When asked which area of their compliance function would be at risk in an audit, 48 percent – the highest proportion – told us it would be their knowledge of regulations. This blog explores the evolving anti-money laundering regulatory landscape, examining several global trends and themes in major economies.
Singapore is often rated as the top location outside of Silicon Valley for technology innovation and disruption. As a result, it has become a thriving hub for FinTechs. This guide explores how firms operating in Singapore can comply with the city-state’s AML/CFT regulations.
Australia has one of the largest economies in the Asia Pacific, and hosts thousands of international businesses, including a diverse community of FinTech service providers. From 2017 to 2021, the number of Australian FinTechs doubled to around 800, contributing to […]
As a long-term member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Australia’s anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regulatory framework seeks to align with the recommendations laid out by the agency.
Anti-money laundering risk management depends on a host of factors. This infographic explores how FinTechs can break down their compliance program into actionable steps, summarized by the themes of paper, people, and platforms.
All financial institutions that operate in the UK must be authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). During the authorization process, financial service providers must ensure they are seeking the correct permissions for their business model – since those permissions […]
