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In February 2019, another criminal group was arrested in Europe for laundering money through hawala transactions. Based ...

In the past decade, a series of leaks from insider sources have shed light on the complex systems of money laundering, t...

In recent years, the banking sector in the European Union has been shaken by different scandals related to money launder...

On November 12, 2018, the European Parliament issued new rules to strengthen the fight against money laundering through ...

In the contemporary political and economic landscape, relations between Russia and the European Union (EU) are a theater...

A Proposal for a Directive which will amend, the Directive 2009/65/EC (UCITS IV Directive) and the Directive 2011/61/EU...

The Big Four of technology—Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple—have become integral to our daily lives, influencing ...

In 2017, the European Council emphasized the need to address artificial intelligence (AI) trends while maintaining high ...

Since 1991, the European Union has regularly updated and released new anti-money laundering directives to adapt to and b...

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

In the past few years, many scandals related to money laundering have been recorded. For instance, the Panama Papers hav...

On March 12 2019, the European Parliament and European Union Member States made a provisional agreement on how to protec...

It did not take long after the entry into force of GDPR on 25th May 2018 for many companies to revise their positions an...

With the convenience of online shopping and the ability to purchase goods and services from anywhere in the world, e-com...

The recent creation of Benchmark Regulation has been the catalyst for a major transition from the old regime of benchmar...

What will be the impacts of implementation of the Fourth AML EU Directive (2015/849) ?Since 1991, the European Union has...

VAT Carousels - The look back in the transactions For several years there have been occasional stories of VAT carousels ...

Europe has stepped up a gear in the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, with the creation in ...

From global payments to local efficiency, virtual IBANs are redefining how businesses handle their money. But as with an...

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Virtual IBANs: a new weapon for cybercriminals?

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 vulnerabilities that demand careful management....

AMLA in action: strengthening AML efforts

Europe has stepped up a gear in the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, with the creation in 2021 of the AMLA, also known as the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority. Money laundering and the financing of terrorism (ML/FT) is a long-standing phenomenon, which has ...

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...

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...

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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Open Banking - PSD2: the future of financial services

FinTech, Financial Institutions, PSD2, NPPS, EU, Facebook, Europe,

The future of banking is changing and Open Banking is an emerging trend that will evolve the banking world and lead the sector to a digital era. Open Banking transition explainedAccording to the definition provided by "Open Banking Europe", the t...

EWRA - What is Business overall risk exposure assessment?

EWRA, Compliance, Financial firms, ERM, RBA, Reporting, Top-down, Anti Money Laundering, Audit, Risk, Risk Based Approach, Compliance expert, AML,

The understanding and management of risk by financial institutions, banks, and entities, has improved over the years. Today, stakeholders are more involved, and they demand greater transparency regarding the risks of a company and how the company rea...

Conduct Risk - Changing governance principles

Conduct Risk, Risk, Compliance, Financial firms, Risk Management, Transparency, EU, Europe, Ethics, Financial Institutions,

Conduct Risk has been the hot topic during the past few years and its scope falls outside the traditional domains of risk like liquidity, market, credit and operational risk. Looking at peers in the market will allow benchmarking and reflection if ...