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Buying a home is a significant milestone, but the process can be fraught with complexity—especially when it comes to anti-money laundering (AML) checks. As...

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is a landmark regulation designed to strengthen the UK’s fight against financial crime and improve...

In an age of heightened financial scrutiny, RegTech is rapidly reshaping compliance norms. Yet, one of its most potent tools—adverse media screening—often flies under the radar. As regulators demand more, firms discover that in quiet lies a powerful compliance edge.

When criminal organisations generate illegal profits, they must clean or ‘launder’ the money before it can be safely used in the legitimate economy. This is typically done through a carefully structured three-stage process. Understanding these stages is vital for businesses implementing anti-money laundering (AML) strategies, as it can help identify potential criminal activity.

Money laundering remains a significant threat to financial systems worldwide, not only as a crime in itself but also as a key enabler of serious criminal activities such as drug trafficking, human smuggling, and terrorism. Consequently, it is critical for all businesses handling substantial sums of money to implement robust AML procedures.

In 2025, the RegTech industry is a thriving and growing sector, with more financial institutions than ever turning to regulatory technology to make sense...

SmartSearch, a provider of digital compliance and AML solutions, has announced the launch of its International Individual Check solution.

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.

RegTech company SmartSearch U.S, has improved its anti-money laundering (AML) offering on the back of Congress passing new financial crime laws in January.

UK RegTech SmartSearch has brought its anti-money laundering services to the US.