Tag: financial institutions

Money laundering is the process of disguising the proceeds of criminal activity as legitimate funds in an effort to conceal their illicit origin.

The financial services industry is undergoing a transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly machine learning (ML). These advancements are significantly enhancing anti-money laundering (AML), counter-financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions screening as part of customer lifecycle management (CLM).

The financial sector, including banks, payment firms, FinTechs, and wealth and asset managers, faces significant challenges in interpreting regulatory guidance and converting it into...

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. 

Velotix, a pioneering provider of an AI-driven data security platform, has announced a significant investment from Barclays Bank and Capri Ventures.

On 23 April 2024, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a pivotal update, listing jurisdictions newly committed to the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEoI) and CRS Reporting. Taina Tech, which offers a fully automated FARCA and CRS validation platform, has recently commented on what these changes mean. 

AI is increasingly becoming a focal point of discussion, particularly in how compliance departments within financial institutions prepare to adopt AI technologies for client screening and align with necessary regulatory standards.

On 16 April 2024, Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister and federal finance minister, unveiled the Canadian Federal Budget for 2024-2025. This budget introduces pivotal tax measures, particularly focusing on the implementation of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and modifications to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), which are set to be enforced from 2026. 

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.

From the 24th April 2024, the financial markets will experience a significant shift with the application of the revised EMIR Refit (regulatory fitness and performance programme) rules, an integral component of the European Commission's “Better Regulation” agenda.