Regulatory Compliance Journal

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Corporate governance standards are a framework within which operational and behavioural standards for the board, the exe...

The heavy fines imposed on financial institutions for AML deficiencies over the years have frequently fallen short in ac...

Businesses are increasingly worried about regulatory costs that arise every time a new legal framework is introduced. Th...

From an extra pair of hands to the person that advises on strategical decisions and the future of your company, consulta...

An audit trail (also called audit log) is a relevant chronological recording of actions, a set of files, or the destinat...

Insurance/reinsurance companies play an important role for the European economy. Many European countries, among them Be...

A top-down approach highlights the behaviour of regulatory changes in the financial institution and helps the Compliance...

7 articles matching governance tag

How can AML professionals detect smurfing?

Small, frequent transactions may seem harmless, but in the world of AML (Anti-Money Laundering), they are a major tool for money laundering. It is therefore essential that financial institutions deploy monitoring systems capable of detecting these suspicious schemes before the funds are integra...

How do terrorists finance their activities?

From charities to cryptocurrencies, terrorist networks are competing to find innovative ways to finance their activities, like the case of Tarek ben Habib ben Al-Toumi Al-Maaroufi, a Belgian national, who was sentenced to six years of prison for association with a terrorist group and terrorist ...

How will PSD3 shape the future of financial services?

PSD3 is not just an update, but the evolution of trust in digital finance. Continuing the progress made by PSD2, the new regulation aims to further boost competition and consumer protection in electronic payments. It is also designed to empower consumers to securely share their data while gaini...

How to reduce compliance burden?

With the never-ending stream of regulations and obligations imposed on financial institutions, it is no wonder that departments across the industry struggle to comply and race against the clock to meet their deadlines. But is there a way to reduce this burden? Updated AML and KYC requirements,...

How to detect dual-use items?

When Microsoft unveiled the HoloLens 2 in early 2019, it was pitched as a cutting-edge tool for consumers and businesses to experience augmented reality like never before. But the same technology was being adapted for military use under a $479 million contract with the U.S. Army. This dual-purp...

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AMLA in action: strengthening AML efforts

AMLA, 6AMLD, Anti Money Laundering, Europe, European Commission, EU, Monitoring, Reporting,

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/...

How are charities used for money laundering?

AML, Anti Money Laundering, Cryptocurrencies, Due Diligence, Ethics, Financial Sanctions, Know your Customer, KYC, Money Laundering, Red Flags, Terrorism Financing,

As funds flow into the hands of charities, an unsettling question arises: is your donation inadvertently fueling money laundering activities? While the noble intentions behind charitable giving inspires positive change, criminals have exploited the r...

How is real estate used for money laundering?

6AMLD, Anti Money Laundering, Corruption, Compliance, Due Diligence, Financial Sanctions, Financial Institutions, Know your Customer, Money Laundering,

In February of 2022, Transparency International revealed that Russians linked to the Kremlin or with corruption charges had invested £1.5 billion in the UK property market, mostly through companies held in Britain’s overseas territories and crown...