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UK AML strategy shifts focus towards intelligence-led compliance
The UK government has outlined a three-year strategy to strengthen its approach to money laundering, placing greater emphasis on intelligence-led supervision, data sharing and...
$6.9bn A7 network puts onboarding-only checks at risk
A Financial Times investigation has found that Kremlin-backed FinTech A7 moved more than $6.9bn through the international banking system despite sanctions on Russia.
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FCA warns firms must act faster on money mule networks
Financial firms across the UK have shut down a record number of suspected money mule accounts, yet the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the country's...
New UK fraud strategy targets global scam networks
The UK government has unveiled a new national strategy aimed at tackling fraud, announcing the creation of an Online Crime Centre designed to disrupt...
Why economic shifts fuel UK financial crime
Economic uncertainty is once again reshaping the financial crime risk UK firms must manage. As macroeconomic pressures intensify, compliance teams face a difficult balancing...
Why SAR quality matters in AML compliance
SARs remain one of the most powerful tools in the global fight against financial crime. Without them, AML frameworks would struggle to identify patterns...
Inside the UK’s tougher ECCTA enforcement regime
UK financial institutions are entering a new phase of regulatory scrutiny as multiple government bodies intensify enforcement of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency...
Why SMR compliance matters in high-risk sectors
Suspicious Matter Reporting (SMR) has become a central component of global efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
As criminals continue to exploit...
Key red flags that trigger a SAR under UK AML law
Money laundering and financial fraud remain a serious threat to the UK’s financial ecosystem, making strong AML processes essential for businesses. A key part...
Tackling fraud with technology, trust, and teamwork
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are becoming a cornerstone in the UK’s fight against financial crime. With fraud schemes growing in scale and sophistication, these collaborations...
