Tag: Sanctions

The regulatory environment for anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance in North America is undergoing rapid transformation. A new administration, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and the...

The luxury goods sector is increasingly finding itself under the regulatory spotlight as governments tighten export controls amid geopolitical tensions. For brands known for precision...

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has unveiled a series of proposals designed to streamline and strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) measures across the EU. The proposed Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) seek to create a unified approach for AML/CFT supervision, aligning the practices of supervisors and financial institutions in all Member States.

Know Your Business (KYB) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) are critical parts of the compliance ecosystem, but how aligned are they? FullCircl, a SaaS platform renowned for eliminating regulatory and verification hurdles, recently delved into the role of KYB in the AML process. 

The war in Ukraine has underscored how quickly sanction and PEPs lists can change. Since 2022, the US, UK, EU, Australia, Japan and Canada have imposed over 16,500 sanctions on Russia, according to the BBC. The current turbulent geopolitical scene means financial services firms need to be ready for regular, and often sudden, changes to PEPs and sanction lists. FinTech Global recently spoke to several industry players to ask whether financial institutions are keeping up with the modern sanction/PEPs landscape.

In the intricate world of FinTech, the geopolitical landscape plays a pivotal role in shaping compliance and regulatory frameworks. The aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has dramatically altered the sanctions regime, presenting unprecedented challenges for financial institutions (FIs). This seismic shift, marked by a surge in sanctions against various entities and individuals, underscores the necessity for FIs to adapt swiftly to remain compliant.

As we step into the second month of 2024, financial institutions (FIs) and regulated entities face a future that is anything but certain. Following a year marked by considerable upheaval, the question on everyone's mind is how to best prepare for what lies ahead.

In the rapidly evolving financial services industry, the importance of effective risk assessment is often overlooked.

Unsurprisingly, terrorism-related events, especially those connected with recent happenings in the Middle East, have been a dominant topic in news headlines globally.

In September 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) provided fresh guidance about how to treat Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). In response to this, businesses under regulation might find it beneficial to revisit their existing PEPs screening systems. This not only ensures alignment with the new directive but also makes certain that the screening process remains both effective and efficient.