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In the contemporary political and economic landscape, relations between Russia and the European Union (EU) are a theater...

In the past decade, the video game industry has managed to dwarf the film, music, and television sectors. It’s estim...

By targeting approximately 1.7 billion people around the world who do not have access to a traditional bank account, the...

From charities to cryptocurrencies, terrorist networks are competing to find innovative ways to finance their activities...

Drug trade and illegal markets on the dark web have grown exponentially. Criminals are finding new and original ways to ...

The popularity of cryptocurrencies has risen significantly in recent years, with more individuals and businesses using t...

As funds flow into the hands of charities, an unsettling question arises: is your donation inadvertently fueling money l...

8 articles matching cryptocurrencies tag

DORA: practical guide for small businesses

Compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) represents a real challenge for small businesses in the financial sector. Unlike large institutions with dedicated cybersecurity and risk management departments, SMEs often lack specialized resources. They may not even have formal go...

How to detect serious fiscal fraud?

Serious fiscal fraud is not just a legal risk, it’s a direct threat to an organization’s reputation. The stakes are rising as European and national authorities ramp up enforcement under evolving frameworks like the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC), the Anti-Money Laundering Dir...

How will CSDDD impact companies in the EU?

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) draws a clear legal line between profit and harm. By embedding environmental and human rights due diligence into the core of corporate strategy, the directive redefines what it means to do business responsibly. But what will th...

How to approach de-risking for AML compliance?

Cutting ties to minimize risk might sound smart, but what happens when de-risking goes too far? In 2015, Dr. Iraj Hashi, a U.K.-based economics professor, had his bank accounts abruptly closed after 40 years of banking without any explanation. The most likely reason? His Iranian origin. De-ri...

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...

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How is real estate used for money laundering?

6AMLD, Anti Money Laundering, Corruption, Compliance, Due Diligence, Financial Sanctions, Financial Institutions, Know your Customer, Money Laundering,

In February of 2022, Transparency International revealed that Russians linked to the Kremlin or with corruption charges had invested £1.5 billion in the UK property market, mostly through companies held in Britain’s overseas territories and crown...

Virtual IBANs: a new weapon for cybercriminals?

Anti Money Laundering, Europe, AML, European Commission, Financial Institutions, Fraud, vIBAN, Cybersecurity,

From global payments to local efficiency, virtual IBANs are redefining how businesses handle their money. But as with any financial innovation, they come with potential risks, including exposure to fraud, regulatory complexities, and cybersecurity vu...

How to detect COVID-19 financial crimes?

Know your Customer, Money Laundering, Darkweb, Transaction Monitoring, AML, Transparency, Risk Based Approach, Compliance, Tax Havens, Anti Money Laundering, Compliance expert, FATF, Detection Scenarios,

While the world is on hold, financial crime has not taken a step back amidst the coronavirus emergency. Scammers, money launderers, and fraudsters have begun to exploit the weaknesses in the economy and in the fearful and worried population. As the...