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On 24 September 2019 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) released a preliminary decision according to which Google is no...

In today's data-driven world, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries and...

Since its inception, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been deemed by experts as the world’s st...

The protection of privacy has grown to be of utmost importance in a society where our every action is digitally recorded...

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How are gatekeepers used for money laundering?

In the world of finance, gatekeepers such as accountants, and lawyers are meant to safeguard against financial crime. Yet, these very players can sometimes become unwitting—or even complicit—partners in money laundering schemes. The expertise that makes these professionals indispensable to ...

How to improve compliance culture?

A strong compliance culture helps to establish the foundation for a lasting positive impact for a company, its employees, and its clients by achieving ethical practices, clear values, and the respect of local and international legislation. Despite its benefits and legal necessity, most companie...

How to set up a conflict of interest program

Imagine a situation in which the integrity of your organisation is corrupted by personal gain – how would you respond? In the field of business ethics, a strong conflict of interest program is the cornerstone that keeps an organization's reputation intact. With it, transparency isn't ju...

How will the EU AI Act impact financial services?

In 2017, the European Council emphasized the need to address artificial intelligence (AI) trends while maintaining high standards for data protection and ethics. By 2023, concerns about ChatGPT's misuse led to Italy's temporary ban. The European Union (EU) is now working on the AI Act to ...

How to conduct KYC on companies

Corporate entities, with their complex networks and multifaceted operations, can become havens for criminal activity. Illicit money and unlawful actions can be hidden within layers of transactions across subsidiaries and partnerships, obscure beneficial owners, and dubious front businesses. How...

Laetitia Orfila - Pideeco Member
Laetitia Orfila Junior Consultant
Ana Pinto - Pideeco Member
Ana Pinto Traineeship
Diogo Canario da Cunha - Pideeco Member
Diogo Canario da Cunha Senior Consultant

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How to remotely identify clients and become PSD2 compliant?

PSD2, Europe, Digital, Financial Institutions, Financial operations, EU, Compliance, Financial firms,

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published in June 2019 an : Opinion on the elements of strong customer authentication (SCA) under the revised : Payment Services Directive (PSD2) . The Opinion provides non-exhaustive lists of the authentication e...

How to improve compliance culture?

Compliance culture, Compliance, Financial Institutions, Financial firms, Top-down, Tone at the Top,

A strong compliance culture helps to establish the foundation for a lasting positive impact for a company, its employees, and its clients by achieving ethical practices, clear values, and the respect of local and international legislation. Despite it...

How are gatekeepers used for money laundering?

Anti Money Laundering, Compliance, Due Diligence, Financial Institutions, Money Laundering, KYC, Risk, AML, Know your Customer, Compliance expert, Corruption, Ethics, 5AMLD,

In the world of finance, gatekeepers such as accountants, and lawyers are meant to safeguard against financial crime. Yet, these very players can sometimes become unwitting—or even complicit—partners in money laundering schemes. The expertise tha...