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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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On 24 September 2019 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) released a preliminary decision according to which Google is no...
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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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The Corporate sustainability reporting guideline (CSRD) is a new European regulation designed to enhance corporate tran...
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How to conduct KYC on Russian Counterparties ?Doing business with Russian entities in non-sanctioned sectors of the econ...
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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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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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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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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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The recent creation of Benchmark Regulation has been the catalyst for a major transition from the old regime of benchmar...
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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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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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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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Compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) represents a real challenge for small businesses in the fi...
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In 2020, the EU introduced a new regulatory framework that would be centered on measures to increase the digitalization ...
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From global payments to local efficiency, virtual IBANs are redefining how businesses handle their money. But as with an...
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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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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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The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) draws a clear legal line between profit and harm. By...
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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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Anti Money Laundering, Compliance, Data breach, Digital, Due Diligence, FATF, Know your Customer, KYC, Money Laundering, Personal Data,Facebook made a splash in October 2021 when it rebranded itself to Meta and announced an investment of $10 billion to create its own metaverse project. But the tech giant is just a drop in a larger ocean. It is estimated that over 160 companies, inc...
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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...