Regulatory Compliance Journal
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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,...
- 9 min read
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...
- 9 min read
Virtual IBANs: a new weapon for cybercriminals?
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 vulnerabilities that demand careful management....
- 8 min read
AMLA in action: strengthening AML efforts
Europe has stepped up a gear in the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, with the creation in 2021 of the AMLA, also known as the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority. Money laundering and the financing of terrorism (ML/FT) is a long-standing phenomenon, which has ...
- 12 min read
How the EU’s DSA and DMA are redefining digital platform regulations
The Big Four of technology—Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple—have become integral to our daily lives, influencing everything from simple online searches to the handling of our personal data. With their growing dominance and impact, these internet giants wield a level of power that has pl...
- 8 min read
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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...
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...
How important are audit trails for your company?
Financial firms, Audit, Ethics, Governance, Conduct Risk, RegTech, Transparency, Financial Institutions, AML, MiFID2, KYC,An audit trail (also called audit log) is a relevant chronological recording of actions, a set of files, or the destination of a collection of records that represent a sequence of successive activities or events within an operational environment, a p...