Regulatory Compliance Journal
Businesses are increasingly worried about regulatory costs that arise every time a new legal framework is introduced. Th...
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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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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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A top-down approach highlights the behaviour of regulatory changes in the financial institution and helps the Compliance...
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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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The heavy fines imposed on financial institutions for AML deficiencies over the years have frequently fallen short in ac...
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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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European Payments Package: PSD3 & PSR: What financial institutions need to prepare for
The European Commission's European Payments Package, consisting of the third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and the new Payment Services Regulation (PSR), represents the most significant overhaul of EU payments regulation since PSD2 in 2015. Together, the directive and the regulation aim ...
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How to build an effective anti-bribery & corruption program
Your financial institution doesn’t have to be Enron to face a corruption scandal, but a plan to embed integrity deep within your operations is essential. Corruption doesn’t start with bribes but with blind spots in your controls. How does one create an effective anti-bribery & corruption pr...
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AML Package 2024–2026: What Financial Institutions Need to Know about AMLA, AMLR & TFR
The European Union has launched its most ambitious anti-money laundering (AML) reform to date. The “AML Package 2024–2026” introduces a new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), a directly applicable Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR), and an updated Transfer of Funds Regulation...
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Why is cash prevalent in money laundering?
Despite the growing prevalence of digital payment systems and tighter financial regulations, cash remains an attractive tool for criminals. Its intractability, portability, and its difficulty to regulate offers a level of anonymity that digital transactions simply cannot match. While government...
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DORA: practical guide for small businesses
Compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) represents a real challenge for small businesses in the financial sector. Unlike large institutions with dedicated cybersecurity and risk management departments, SMEs often lack specialized resources. They may not even have formal go...
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How will the EU AI Act impact financial services?
Artificial Intelligence, Financial Institutions, RegTech, Risk Based Approach, Transparency, Compliance, EU, European Commission, FinTech,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 Europea...