AML

How Malta is cleaning up its act when it comes to money laundering

From implementing European legislation to doing more to unearth suspicious transactions, Malta is trying to wash away its reputation of having a problem with money laundering.

Pilatus Bank owner Ali Sadr Hasheminejad found guilty of breaching US sanctions on Iran

Ali Sadr Hasheminejad, owner of Maltese Pilatus Bank, has been found guilty of crimes breaching US sanctions against Iran and for money laundering offences.

Daon to offer biometrics to Southeast Asia digital bank TONIK

Daon will provide its onboarding and mobile biometric authentication services to Southeast Asia digital-only bank TONIK Digital Bank.

Binance launches peer-to-peer trading in five Latin American markets where cryptocurrencies have been linked...

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will roll out peer-to-peer (P2P) trading for Brazilian Real, Argentine Peso, Colombian Peso, Mexican Peso and Peruvian Sol just weeks after digital money was tied to crime in the region.

More than four out of five anti-money laundering and customer onboarding professionals simply use...

While the growing number of money laundering scandals have confirmed the need to protect businesses against fraud, many analysts simply rely on Google.

Court extends period it’s keeping Yes Bank’s co-founder in custody on money laundering charges

Rana Kapoor, the co-founder and former CEO of Yes Bank, is facing money laundering charges and will be staying in custody until at least March 20, a court has decided.

4Stop and ComplyAdvantage team up to fight the rising tide of fraud

The number of financial fraud attacks are on the rise, but RegTech companies 4Stop and ComplyAdvantage are hoping to fight back by partnering up.

Swedbank hires new chief risk officer to improve money laundering protection

Swedish lender Swedbank has named Rolf Marquardt as its new chief risk officer as the bank doubles down on its efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) structures after the Danske Bank scandal.

Will the UK remain a leading RegTech hotbed after Brexit?

The UK may have been the European RegTech leader for years, but the question is if this could change because of Brexit.

UK government introduces £100m levy on companies to combat money laundering

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has confirmed plans to introduce a £100m levy on companies to fight money laundering.

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