Regulatory Compliance Journal
The heavy fines imposed on financial institutions for AML deficiencies over the years have frequently fallen short in ac...
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An audit trail (also called audit log) is a relevant chronological recording of actions, a set of files, or the destinat...
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Insurance/reinsurance companies play an important role for the European economy. Many European countries, among them Be...
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Corporate governance standards are a framework within which operational and behavioural standards for the board, the exe...
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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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A top-down approach highlights the behaviour of regulatory changes in the financial institution and helps the Compliance...
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From an extra pair of hands to the person that advises on strategical decisions and the future of your company, consulta...
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7 articles matching governance tag
How has Russia circumvented sanctions?
In the contemporary political and economic landscape, relations between Russia and the European Union (EU) are a theater where complex games of power, influence and rivalry are played out. At the heart of these interactions are sanctions, instruments often used to express disagreement, inflict ...
- 10 min read
How to set up an efficient whistleblowing channel?
In today's corporate environment, transparency and ethical conduct are crucial, making whistleblowing channels vital for reporting unethical practices without fear of retaliation. An effective whistleblowing system promotes integrity and shields organizations from legal and reputational harm...
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How to build an effective KYC program
In an era where technology evolves at a rapid pace, criminals are quick to adapt, developing increasingly sophisticated methods to exploit vulnerabilities within financial systems and testing the boundaries of traditional KYC practices. How can compliance experts create robust defences and iden...
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CSRD: Are you really ready for the new era of CSR reporting?
The Corporate sustainability reporting guideline (CSRD) is a new European regulation designed to enhance corporate transparency in terms of sustainable development. It replaces the Directive on the publication of non-financial and diversity-related information (NFRD). It considerably extends t...
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Decoding DORA: Navigating Operational Resilience in Financial Services
In 2020, the EU introduced a new regulatory framework that would be centered on measures to increase the digitalization of the financial sector. It later would be called the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and is a part of the Digital Finance Package (DFP), which aims to support inno...
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How are shell companies used for money laundering?
AML, 5AMLD, Anti Money Laundering, Corruption, Compliance, EU, Ethics, KYC, Money Laundering, Red Flags, Tax Havens,In 2016, Panama Papers exposed a vast database of 214.000 offshore shell companies used by a variety of individuals and companies for tax evasion, money laundering, and corruption. The scandal sent shockwaves across the world, revealing the detriment...