Tag: FATF

As financial crime grows more sophisticated and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, large financial institutions are reassessing how they manage AML compliance. According to Flagright, for...

Africa’s FinTech sector has built a reputation for innovation under pressure. In markets defined by mobile-first adoption and a strong push for financial inclusion,...

Financial institutions can expect regulators to zoom in on how they handle high-risk customers, unusual transactions and complex ownership structures, especially when controls have...

Financial planners and investment advisers sit at the heart of household wealth decisions, guiding clients through investments, retirement planning and long-term financial goals, and...

Financial institutions are under growing pressure to onboard clients at speed, while still proving they can meet tightening regulatory expectations. According to KYC360, Commercial...

Banks do not typically fail at KYC because they are short of data. They fail because customer risk too often stops evolving once onboarding...

By the end of 2025, artificial intelligence had moved decisively from theory to practice across financial crime functions. According to Quantifind, at major industry...

Speed is becoming the defining factor in KYC and AML as firms move into 2026. Customer risk now evolves far more quickly than traditional...

Cross-border payments have become a cornerstone of modern financial services, driven by real-time commerce, digital banking, and the rapid expansion of borderless FinTech products. According...

Global anti-money laundering enforcement intensified throughout 2025, with regulators across Europe, the Americas, APAC and the Middle East issuing record penalties, expanding supervisory powers...