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In February of 2022, Transparency International revealed that Russians linked to the Kremlin or with corruption charges...
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Cutting ties to minimize risk might sound smart, but what happens when de-risking goes too far? In 2015, Dr. Iraj Hashi,...
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The digital era has given KYC analysts unprecedented access to a plethora of information on individuals and companies. N...
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Every year, the freedom of millions of innocent lives are stolen while an illicit river of money continues to flow, conc...
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In the past few years, many scandals related to money laundering have been recorded. For instance, the Panama Papers hav...
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In an era where technology evolves at a rapid pace, criminals are quick to adapt, developing increasingly sophisticated ...
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Lately the 5th Anti-Money Laundering EU Directive (AMLD5) retained a particular interest on innovative instruments of pa...
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As funds flow into the hands of charities, an unsettling question arises: is your donation inadvertently fueling money l...
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In the past decade, the video game industry has managed to dwarf the film, music, and television sectors. It’s estim...
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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...
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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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Corporate entities, with their complex networks and multifaceted operations, can become havens for criminal activity. Il...
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On the 6th of August 2019, the National Bank of Belgium ("NBB") published a press release announcing that in 20...
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When Microsoft unveiled the HoloLens 2 in early 2019, it was pitched as a cutting-edge tool for consumers and businesses...
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🎬 Introduction to RegTech and Regulatory ComplianceThe worldwide economic repercussions of the 2008 financial crisis ...
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How to find the VAT number of a counterparty or customer ?How can you, as a company or obliged entity, search for the VA...
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The silent payments revolution is finally upon us. With the first compliance date of Regulation 2024/886 set for January...
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Each year we are entitled to different lists about tax havens issued by governments or international organisations, but ...
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While the world is on hold, financial crime has not taken a step back amidst the coronavirus emergency. Scammers, money...
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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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