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On 24 September 2019 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) released a preliminary decision according to which Google is no...
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In recent years, the banking sector in the European Union has been shaken by different scandals related to money launder...
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The coronavirus pandemic has reinforced the hunger to urge world leaders to take consistent action to fight climate chan...
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The European Banking Authority (EBA) published in June 2019 an : Opinion on the elements of strong customer authenticati...
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It did not take long after the entry into force of GDPR on 25th May 2018 for many companies to revise their positions an...
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In 2017, the European Council emphasized the need to address artificial intelligence (AI) trends while maintaining high ...
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On November 12, 2018, the European Parliament issued new rules to strengthen the fight against money laundering through ...
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In today's data-driven world, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries and...
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The popularity of cryptocurrencies has risen significantly in recent years, with more individuals and businesses using t...
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What will be the impacts of implementation of the Fourth AML EU Directive (2015/849) ?Since 1991, the European Union has...
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Conduct Risk has been the hot topic during the past few years and its scope falls outside the traditional domains of ris...
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The silent payments revolution is finally upon us. With the first compliance date of Regulation 2024/886 set for January...
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On the 6th of August 2019, the National Bank of Belgium ("NBB") published a press release announcing that in 20...
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The future of banking is changing and Open Banking is an emerging trend that will evolve the banking world and lead the ...
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What is DLU and how has it evolved through the years?DLU stands for "Déclaration Libératoire Unique", which is...
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In 2016, Panama Papers exposed a vast database of 214.000 offshore shell companies used by a variety of individuals and ...
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Whistleblowing became a subject of concern when major consequences produced by Swiss Leaks and Lux Leaks made the case f...
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Since its inception, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been deemed by experts as the world’s st...
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Each year we are entitled to different lists about tax havens issued by governments or international organisations, but ...
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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...
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SEPA Instant Payments : understanding the requirements and deadlines of regulation 2024/886
The silent payments revolution is finally upon us. With the first compliance date of Regulation 2024/886 set for January 09, 2025, instant payments are set to become an integrated part of day-to-day banking. The Instant payment regulation (IPR) was voted on 13/03/24 and was effective by 08/04...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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