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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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Over the past years, the golden visa has seen a surge in participation in its programmes. But along with its rising popu...
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Compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) represents a real challenge for small businesses in the fi...
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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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The European Union has launched its most ambitious anti-money laundering (AML) reform to date. The “AML Package 2024...
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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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In recent years, the banking sector in the European Union has been shaken by different scandals related to money launder...
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Financial sanctions and embargos have long been used by governments and international organizations as a means of applyi...
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When Microsoft unveiled the HoloLens 2 in early 2019, it was pitched as a cutting-edge tool for consumers and businesses...
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Since 1991, the European Union has regularly updated and released new anti-money laundering directives to adapt to and b...
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The recent creation of Benchmark Regulation has been the catalyst for a major transition from the old regime of benchmar...
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The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) draws a clear legal line between profit and harm. By...
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Europe has stepped up a gear in the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, with the creation in ...
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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 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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How to find the VAT number of a counterparty or customer ?How can you, as a company or obliged entity, search for the VA...
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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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On November 12, 2018, the European Parliament issued new rules to strengthen the fight against money laundering through ...
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The Corporate sustainability reporting guideline (CSRD) is a new European regulation designed to enhance corporate tran...
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European Payments Package: PSD3 & PSR: What financial institutions need to prepare for
The European Commission's European Payments Package, consisting of the third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and the new Payment Services Regulation (PSR), represents the most significant overhaul of EU payments regulation since PSD2 in 2015. Together, the directive and the regulation aim ...
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How to build an effective anti-bribery & corruption program
Your financial institution doesn’t have to be Enron to face a corruption scandal, but a plan to embed integrity deep within your operations is essential. Corruption doesn’t start with bribes but with blind spots in your controls. How does one create an effective anti-bribery & corruption pr...
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AML Package 2024–2026: What Financial Institutions Need to Know about AMLA, AMLR & TFR
The European Union has launched its most ambitious anti-money laundering (AML) reform to date. The “AML Package 2024–2026” introduces a new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), a directly applicable Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR), and an updated Transfer of Funds Regulation...
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Why is cash prevalent in money laundering?
Despite the growing prevalence of digital payment systems and tighter financial regulations, cash remains an attractive tool for criminals. Its intractability, portability, and its difficulty to regulate offers a level of anonymity that digital transactions simply cannot match. While government...
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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...
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