Regulatory Compliance Journal

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With the never-ending stream of regulations and obligations imposed on financial institutions, it is no wonder that depa...

Since 1991, the European Union has regularly updated and released new anti-money laundering directives to adapt to and b...

From an extra pair of hands to the person that advises on strategical decisions and the future of your company, consulta...

Politically exposed persons (PEPs) are individuals who have been entrusted with prominent public functions, such as gove...

What is DLU and how has it evolved through the years?DLU stands for "Déclaration Libératoire Unique", which is...

Corporate governance standards are a framework within which operational and behavioural standards for the board, the exe...

The Big Four of technology—Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple—have become integral to our daily lives, influencing ...

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How can AML professionals detect smurfing?

Small, frequent transactions may seem harmless, but in the world of AML (Anti-Money Laundering), they are a major tool for money laundering. It is therefore essential that financial institutions deploy monitoring systems capable of detecting these suspicious schemes before the funds are integra...

How do terrorists finance their activities?

From charities to cryptocurrencies, terrorist networks are competing to find innovative ways to finance their activities, like the case of Tarek ben Habib ben Al-Toumi Al-Maaroufi, a Belgian national, who was sentenced to six years of prison for association with a terrorist group and terrorist ...

How will PSD3 shape the future of financial services?

PSD3 is not just an update, but the evolution of trust in digital finance. Continuing the progress made by PSD2, the new regulation aims to further boost competition and consumer protection in electronic payments. It is also designed to empower consumers to securely share their data while gaini...

How to reduce compliance burden?

With the never-ending stream of regulations and obligations imposed on financial institutions, it is no wonder that departments across the industry struggle to comply and race against the clock to meet their deadlines. But is there a way to reduce this burden? Updated AML and KYC requirements,...

How to detect dual-use items?

When Microsoft unveiled the HoloLens 2 in early 2019, it was pitched as a cutting-edge tool for consumers and businesses to experience augmented reality like never before. But the same technology was being adapted for military use under a $479 million contract with the U.S. Army. This dual-purp...

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How to build an effective KYC program

AML, Audit, Compliance expert, Compliance, Due Diligence, Know your Customer, KYC, Politically Exposed Persons,

In an era where technology evolves at a rapid pace, criminals are quick to adapt, developing increasingly sophisticated methods to exploit vulnerabilities within financial systems and testing the boundaries of traditional KYC practices. How can compl...

AML: What is adverse media or negative news?

Compliance, Anti Money Laundering, RegTech, Know your Customer, Red Flags, KYC, Due Diligence, AML, Money Laundering, KYC,

The digital era has given KYC analysts unprecedented access to a plethora of information on individuals and companies. Newspaper articles, online blogs, and social media are accessible and filterable with one click and may reveal important news on a ...

How do criminals launder their money using the Dark Web?

Blockchain, Money Laundering, Freedom of information, Whistleblowing, Cryptocurrencies, Anti Money Laundering, AML, Prepaid Cards,

Drug trade and illegal markets on the dark web have grown exponentially. Criminals are finding new and original ways to launder money generated from their illicit activities. The dark web is an encrypted part of the internet that hosts online conten...