Regulatory Compliance Journal
Corporate entities, with their complex networks and multifaceted operations, can become havens for criminal activity. Il...
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The Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) or Overall Risk Assessment has become a regulatory obligation from an EU and ...
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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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How to conduct KYC on Russian Counterparties ?Doing business with Russian entities in non-sanctioned sectors of the econ...
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Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) drafted by financial institutions contain some of the most valuable information availa...
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In 2020, the EU introduced a new regulatory framework that would be centered on measures to increase the digitalization ...
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The understanding and management of risk by financial institutions, banks, and entities, has improved over the years. To...
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In 2017, the European Council emphasized the need to address artificial intelligence (AI) trends while maintaining high ...
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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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Though rare in corporate or finance environments, criminology offers valuable insights. Despite "white-collar crime&...
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For one week, from the 13th to the 18th October, representatives of 205 countries and jurisdictions, the IMF, UN, World ...
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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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Considered a strong deterrent against financial crime, AML fines seem to be little more than symbolic slaps on the wrist...
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Efficiently fine-tuning AML Transaction Monitoring can help financial firm's compliance teams to increase productivit...
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In today’s financial challenging environment, institutions are exposed to numerous economic abuses making it necessary...
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15 articles matching risk based approach 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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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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