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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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The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) draws a clear legal line between profit and har...
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The European Union has launched its most ambitious anti-money laundering (AML) reform to date. The “AML Package 20...
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Is the UBO Register useful during KYC processes?It was a tedious job to complete the UBO Register for companies. There w...
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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 an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how financial institutions manage risk, detect fraud, monit...
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In the contemporary political and economic landscape, relations between Russia and the European Union (EU) are a theater...
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VAT Carousels - The look back in the transactions For several years there have been occasional stories of VAT carousels ...
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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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With the rise of environmentally and socially conscious consumers, companies are under more pressure than ever to prove ...
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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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Businesses are increasingly worried about regulatory costs that arise every time a new legal framework is introduced. Th...
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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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The popularity of cryptocurrencies has risen significantly in recent years, with more individuals and businesses using t...
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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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The recent creation of Benchmark Regulation has been the catalyst for a major transition from the old regime of benchmar...
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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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Since 1991, the European Union has regularly updated and released new anti-money laundering directives to adapt to and b...
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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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How to integrate AI into compliance without breaching GDPR & EU AI Act rules?
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how financial institutions manage risk, detect fraud, monitor compliance, and automate oversight, integrating AI into compliance programs offers significant potential. In practice, banks and insurers are already deploying AI in areas ...
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What should financial institutions prepare for under the European Payments Package: PSD3 & PSR?
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 & cor...
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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 Fun...
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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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How are ESG-related assets used for greenwashing?
Audit Findings, Compliance, Europe, Environmental, Green Crime, MiFID2, OECD, UCITS, Transparency, Reporting, Financial firms, MIFID,With the rise of environmentally and socially conscious consumers, companies are under more pressure than ever to prove their commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. In recent years, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) h...
What should financial institutions prepare for under the European Payments Package: PSD3 & PSR?
PSD2, PSD3, paiement instantané, Transaction, verification of payee, Open Banking, vIBAN, Operational Resilience,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. To...
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...