AML

This is how much money you must have to trade in virtual assets according...

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued new regulations for fund managers investing in virtual assets.

FRISS extends partnership with Munich Re to support worldwide anti-fraud efforts

FRISS, an AI-powered fraud and risk solution provider for the P&C insurance space, has extended its partnership with Munich Re.

European authorities warn that the risk of money laundering and terrorism financing is still...

Financial services with a high level of transactions are still having trouble stopping money laundering and terrorism financing.

X1 closes $5.1m Series B funding round to boost its risk management and compliance...

RegTech solutions provider X1 has closed a $5.1m funding round led by Palisades Growth Capital, the private equity firm.

Switzerland’s financial regulator is more worried about the “dark corner” of cryptocurrencies than about...

Many legal stakeholders have worried about Facebook’s new cryptocurrency project. However, it is not a Swiss watchdog’s biggest concern.

New North Korean malware targets Indian ATMs to steal card details

North Korean is accused of unleashing malware onto the world that attacks Indian ATMs and uses them to steal credit card details.

AUSTRAC tells FinTech firms to strengthen their AML protection or suffer the consequences

Australia’s top financial watchdog has put the country’s financial sector on notice by telling stakeholders they better do everything they can to prevent aiding organised crime.

TSB enlists the help of Vocalink to help customers ensure they send money to...

UK bank TSB has partnered with Vocalink, a Mastercard company, to deliver confirmation of payee for its customers.

UK banks stopped £820m worth of fraud in the first six months of 2019

The banking industry experienced a 14% jump in attempted fraud in the first half of the year, compared to 2018.

PayPal audited by AUSTRAC for money laundering and terrorism funding compliance concerns

Australia’s top financial services watchdog has ordered PayPal to submit to an external audit after expressing concerns that it had been fully compliant with money laundering and terror laws.

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