Tag: Anti-Money Laundering

In a significant development reported in October 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is on the cusp of being removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) "grey list."

In an industry-wide call to action, several prominent associations have voiced their concerns over the potential consequences of the current draft text of Recital 34 in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulation.

Big changes are sweeping through Europe's financial landscape, thanks to the introduction of stringent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws. These new regulations are particularly significant for high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and businesses in the luxury sector. The mandate? Heightened vigilance and transparency in financial dealings, aiming to curtail the misuse of funds.

Napier, the London-based financial crime compliance RegTech, has announced that it has been selected as the anti-money laundering (AML) platform for Satchel. The Napier Continuum...

In the rapidly evolving sectors of finance and governance, managing risk amidst vast, global networks of individuals and organizations is crucial. Leaders tasked with overseeing institutional risk exposure are increasingly looking towards innovative solutions to balance growth and risk management effectively.

In the latest episode of the Fenergo FinTalks podcast, host Dhanum Nursigadoo engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Rory Doyle, Fenergo’s Head of Financial Crime Policy. The focus of this discussion is on a key term in AML compliance: perpetual KYC (pKYC).

Refine Intelligence, a FinTech company specialising in Financial Crime Greenflagging, announced its launch, marking a significant advancement in anti-money laundering (AML) practices.

Fraud in the UK has become a significant concern, with 40% of crimes being fraudulent. Money muling is at the forefront, where fraudsters utilise synthetic or real mule accounts for financial gain. The UK government, recognizing the seriousness, plans to publish an action plan to combat this issue. 

Proliferation Financing (PF) is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the compliance landscape, akin to well-known areas like anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF). Recently, regulators, particularly in the UK, have begun implementing stricter measures to help businesses identify and mitigate PF risks.

The landscape for Payment Service Providers (PSPs) is rapidly evolving, with a pressing need to scale operations effectively while managing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance risk. RegTech company Fenergo has released a report outlining how payment service providers can reduce AML compliance risk.