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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 ...

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...

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...

How will the EU AI Act impact financial services?

In 2017, the European Council emphasized the need to address artificial intelligence (AI) trends while maintaining high standards for data protection and ethics. By 2023, concerns about ChatGPT's misuse led to Italy's temporary ban. The European Union (EU) is now working on the AI Act to ...

How to conduct KYC on companies

Corporate entities, with their complex networks and multifaceted operations, can become havens for criminal activity. Illicit money and unlawful actions can be hidden within layers of transactions across subsidiaries and partnerships, obscure beneficial owners, and dubious front businesses. How...

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What can be done to improve the efficiency of AML fines?

AML, Anti Money Laundering, Compliance, Due Diligence, Financial Institutions, Governance, Money Laundering,

The heavy fines imposed on financial institutions for AML deficiencies over the years have frequently fallen short in achieving their goals. This inefficiency is manifest in the repeat offending of such banks, the heavy burden it places on them, and ...

How are gatekeepers used for money laundering?

Anti Money Laundering, Compliance, Due Diligence, Financial Institutions, Money Laundering, KYC, Risk, AML, Know your Customer, Compliance expert, Corruption, Ethics, 5AMLD,

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 tha...

What is the impact of the EU whistleblowing legislation?

Belgium, Compliance, Data Security, Europe, EU, Whistleblowing, Tax Havens, Personal Data,

Whistleblowing became a subject of concern when major consequences produced by Swiss Leaks and Lux Leaks made the case for a change in the European framework. In both cases, the whistleblowers worked for private companies prior to leaking information...