Regulatory Compliance Journal

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As funds flow into the hands of charities, an unsettling question arises: is your donation inadvertently fueling money l...

For one week, from the 13th to the 18th October, representatives of 205 countries and jurisdictions, the IMF, UN, World ...

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

Financial sanctions and embargos have long been used by governments and international organizations as a means of applyi...

Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) drafted by financial institutions contain some of the most valuable information availa...

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

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

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

Each year we are entitled to different lists about tax havens issued by governments or international organisations, but ...

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

Beneath the seemingly ordinary surface of global commerce, criminals have created an underground world of complex scheme...

Over the past years, the golden visa has seen a surge in participation in its programmes. But along with its rising popu...

In February of 2022, Transparency International revealed that Russians linked to the Kremlin or with corruption charges...

13 articles matching financial sanctions tag

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 ...

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...

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How is money laundered through football?

AML, Corruption, Money Laundering, Anti Money Laundering, Ethics, Know your Customer, Due Diligence, Compliance, 5AMLD, Red Flags,

In May 2015, the biggest scandal in football history (known as “FIFA Gate”) led to seven FIFA executives being arrested in Zurich. The accusations focused on the use of bribery, fraud, and money laundering to rig the $150 million media and market...

European Data Protection Authorities Websites [Compiled list]

Data Protection Authority, GDPR, National Personal Data Authority, Europe, Data Protection Watchdog, DPA, EDPB, Privacy,

The protection of privacy has grown to be of utmost importance in a society where our every action is digitally recorded and where personal information is exchanged like an untraceable currency. European Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) have launc...

How is artificial intelligence a challenge to GDPR?

Compliance, Data breach, Data Protection Authority, Data Security, Europe, EU, GDPR, Privacy, Personal Data,

In today's data-driven world, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries and empowering businesses to unlock unprecedented opportunities. But this changing landscape has given rise to privacy and security i...