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In conjunction with Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS CI), the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has released a notice asking financial institutions to report signs of workers’ compensation fraud and payroll tax evasion in the construction industry. The […]

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is conducting two consultations exploring when and how its authorized push payment (APP) requirements will apply when they come into force in 2024.  According to Chris Hemsley, Managing Director at the PSR, “The two […]

Authorities in Singapore have made ten arrests, seizing illegal assets worth over S$900 million in simultaneous raids nationwide. The raids were the culmination of a forgery and money laundering (ML) investigation facilitated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and […]

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released a report revealing notable progress in Europe’s international supervisory cooperation against financial crime. The regulator has also highlighted growth areas and several best practices to continue improving Europe’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing […]

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is proposing a rule that would close AML loopholes by standardizing licensing exemption criteria for single-family offices (SFOs). According to the criteria, firms would have to be family-owned and subject to more uniform AML/CFT […]

To fight real estate money laundering, estimated in the billions between 2015 and 2020, the US Treasury is proposing a rule in August requiring real estate firms to report entities’ ultimate beneficial owners when they buy luxury property with cash. […]

His Majesty’s (HM) Treasury has proposed a cold-calling ban for all United Kingdom consumer financial products and services. According to the consultation paper, the interdiction would extend existing legislation that restricts unsolicited direct marketing. The proposed measures seek to disrupt […]

A letter by three US senators – Elizabeth Warren, Tim Kaine, and Chris Van Hollen – has revived concerns that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) may be funding its ballistic weapons program with cryptocurrency. The letter urges the […]

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), the European Union’s independent prosecutor, has indicted eight individuals on charges related to a value-added tax (VAT) fraud scheme responsible for about €80 million in damages. The fraud is said to have been perpetrated […]

Technology and talent are critical to any effective financial crime risk management program. But in a competitive labor market where budgets are under pressure, how can compliance leaders ensure they invest limited resources efficiently?

This Guide to Anti-Money Laundering for US Broker Dealers provides practical guidance for firms looking to bolster or revamp their risk management processes.

Following a recent review of the country’s sanctions screening programs, the Philippines Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) issued guidance highlighting key gaps, deficiencies, and opportunities for regulated firms. Improving compliance will be a key priority for the country as it seeks removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by January 2024.

From economic volatility to the war in Ukraine, 2023 will be a complex year for compliance professionals. Our report combines a state-of-the-industry survey with the latest subject matter expertise to offer a roadmap for the year ahead.

Customer onboarding is where the rubber hits the road for compliance teams. Where the theory of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing meets the commercial reality of the business. In this 5-part explainer, we’ll outline the kinds of issues you’ll face, how to manage them and how to effectively manage your own role in this critical process.

In its recent research, Celent interviewed tier 1 banks on the use of adverse media screening, revealing powerful insights into its potential value.

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.

Banks need a new approach to detecting financial crime. This hands-on guide explores how AI can be deployed in transaction monitoring systems today, improving alert remediation and helping compliance teams better identify networks of illicit activity.

Despite the war in Ukraine and the ongoing pandemic, the EU has other pressing policy issues on its collective mind in 2022, of which AML/CFT reform is amongst the most important.

Specializing in international cash management solutions, financial services company Ebury partnered with ComplyAdvantage to build a fit-for-purpose transaction monitoring (TM) rule set that could keep pace with the company’s rapid growth. Ebury is fully regulated in 21 countries and offers […]

E-money institution (EMI) Payset offers diverse payment solutions, from multi-currency accounts and B2B wallets to currency exchanges and – soon – debit cards. Established in 2018, the company aims to bring financial services up to speed with modern business requirements […]

By tailoring screening to their risk-based approach and safely whitelisting false alerts at onboarding, Holvi has cut the time they spend remediating false positives in half.

With a growing, diverse customer base covering global accounting giant BDO Global, consumer skincare brand Dermalogica, and startup incubator Stone & Chalk, Paytron needed a solution that could scale with its user base.

Alviere, an embedded finance platform, helps non-financial institutions provide their customers with integrated financial products. It needed a solution to improve operational efficiency and streamline productivity within its compliance department.

PingPong needed a solid solution to streamline its due diligence checks to meet its compliance obligations across many different jurisdictions and build trust with its new and expanding customer base.

Lumon has provided overseas payments and foreign exchange services to private individuals, small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), and larger corporates for over two decades.

TransferMate is one of the world’s leading B2B payments infrastructure-as-a-service companies. Based in Ireland, the company enables individuals and businesses to make seamless, cost-effective cross-border payments in more than 201 countries and 141 currencies.

As a leading global provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry, RealPage provides a suite of cloud-based software that helps residential real estate owners and operators manage the tenant lifecycle.

Due to economic pressures, businesses have undergone both external and internal changes that can make them susceptible to exploitation. The numbers are evidence of this, as the total amount of global payment fraud losses for 2021 reached a staggering $41 […]

Over 50 percent of companies disclosed they were victims of fraud between 2020 and 2022, according to PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022. This is the highest percentage of fraud seen in the last two decades of research […]

During seasons of economic volatility, businesses have historically faced numerous enhanced risks to their operations, such as supply chain disruption, staff retention, and cyber threats. In 2023, this has led to an increase in fraudulent activities as fraudsters use advanced […]

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 […]

Accurate and reliable information is the bedrock of effective politically exposed person (PEP) risk management, as misidentifications or omissions can have severe legal and reputational consequences.  In this article, Madalina Morar, International Affairs Research Analyst at ComplyAdvantage, explains the company’s […]

Both industry regulators and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) consider politically exposed persons (PEPs) to pose a higher risk of corruption and involvement in money laundering and/or terrorist financing. To effectively mitigate the potential risks posed by such activities, […]

The accuracy and reliability of data used in politically exposed person (PEP) screening are paramount to its effectiveness. High-quality data ensures relevant PEP profiles are identified accurately, minimizing false positives and negatives. It involves collecting comprehensive and up-to-date information from […]

According to payment systems company ACI Worldwide, 20 percent of global consumers surveyed in 2022 reported losing money to fraudsters within the past four years. Of those surveyed, 27 percent reported being victims of authorized push payment (APP) scams. In […]