Tag: Money Laundering
4 trends financial crime compliance teams should know in APAC
Money laundering continues to pose a significant threat across the Asia Pacific region, with sophisticated tactics challenging financial institutions. As technological advancements emerge, so too do the strategies of those intent on manipulating financial systems. In response, both regulatory bodies and financial institutions are developing innovative approaches to counter these threats.
Axle Automation secures $2.5m in seed funding to revolutionize AML compliance
Axle Automation, a trailblazing provider of AI-powered solutions for compliance teams, has successfully closed a significant seed funding round.
EBA issues new guidelines to enforce travel rule
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today announced the introduction of new Guidelines concerning the 'travel rule' for fund and crypto asset transfers.
Advancing KYC technologies to curtail financial crimes in Asia
Money laundering continues to pose a significant challenge in Asia, exacerbated by the diverse economic landscapes, fragmented regulatory frameworks, and intricate financial systems.
Investment companies and shell companies: The hidden tools of money laundering
Money laundering is the process of disguising the proceeds of criminal activity as legitimate funds in an effort to conceal their illicit origin.
Navigating the intricacies of PEP identification in FinTech compliance
Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) represent a significant risk for money laundering and corruption within the financial sector. Alessa, a leading provider of Anti-Money Laundering...
Combating business email compromise: Strategies for financial firms
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial crimes, firms across the globe are grappling with the challenge of safeguarding their operations and reputation. Among the myriad of schemes that threaten the integrity of financial institutions, Business Email Compromise (BEC) stands out for its cunning simplicity and potentially devastating impact.
Arctic Intelligence introduces free trial for AML Accelerate platform
Arctic Intelligence, a leader in RegTech solutions, has recently unveiled a 14-day obligation-free trial of its acclaimed AML Accelerate platform.
Revolutionising AML strategies: The power of human-technology synergy in compliance
The significance of modern Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance cannot be overstated, especially in an era where digitalisation is a cornerstone of our daily interactions. While RegTech has revolutionised the approach to combating financial crimes like money laundering and terrorist financing, it's crucial to acknowledge that technology alone isn't the panacea.
The critical role of risk assessment in preventing financial crime
In the rapidly evolving financial services industry, the importance of effective risk assessment is often overlooked.