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Over the past years, the golden visa has seen a surge in participation in its programmes. But along with its rising popu...
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In the contemporary political and economic landscape, relations between Russia and the European Union (EU) are a theater...
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Financial sanctions and embargos have long been used by governments and international organizations as a means of applyi...
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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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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 can AML professionals detect smurfing?
AML, 5AMLD, Compliance, Financial Institutions, KYC, Money Laundering, Reporting, Transaction Monitoring,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 su...
How to build an effective anti-bribery & corruption program
Audit, Audit Findings, Compliance, Compliance culture, Conflict of interest, Corruption, Financial Institutions, Monitoring, Reporting, Whistleblowing,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 cre...
Why are PEPs under increased scrutiny?
EU, AML, 5AMLD, 6AMLD, KYC, GAFI, Compliance, Compliance expert, Consultant, Conduct Risk, Due Diligence, Financial Institutions,Politically exposed persons (PEPs) are individuals who have been entrusted with prominent public functions, such as government officials, politicians, or high-ranking members of the military. PEPs may also include their family members and close assoc...