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The CFATF works to implement counter-measures against money laundering and terrorism financing across the Caribbean. What is the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force? The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) is an intergovernmental organization of 24 territories in and around […]
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What is the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) South Africa? The Financial Intelligence Centre Act is South Africa’s primary anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing legislation. South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) was introduced in 2001, establishing the country’s Financial […]
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What Is The Reserve Bank Of New Zealand (RBNZ)? The Reserve Bank Of New Zealand (RBNZ) works to maintain the stability of New Zealand’s monetary and financial system and provides regulatory oversight for banks and other financial institutions. The RBNZ […]
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With authority over financial markets, FINMA is responsible for ensuring that financial institutions in Switzerland operate in compliance with the law. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) was established on 22 June 2007 as a merger of the Anti […]
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To identify and prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other fraudulent activities, the AMF has the power to set rules, conduct investigations, and issue sanctions and fines to companies found to be in breach of compliance obligations. The AMF may also censure individuals within a financial institution, including company directors, employees, officers, or anyone acting on behalf of a financial entity.
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What is the NYSDFS? The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) is the governmental body responsible for regulating all financial services and products in the state of New York. As a state-level regulatory office, the NYSDFS has a […]
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What is the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)? The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent government agency responsible for regulating the securities industry in the United States. In this capacity, it pursues a three-part mission: to protect […]
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