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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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From charities to cryptocurrencies, terrorist networks are competing to find innovative ways to finance their activities...
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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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The popularity of cryptocurrencies has risen significantly in recent years, with more individuals and businesses using t...
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Beneath the seemingly ordinary surface of global commerce, criminals have created an underground world of complex scheme...
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In today’s financial challenging environment, institutions are exposed to numerous economic abuses making it necessary...
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The destruction of the ancient city of Palmyra and the beheading of its Antiquities Chief, Khaled al-Asaad, in 2015 by t...
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8 articles matching terrorism financing tag
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...
- 9 min read
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 to detect serious fiscal fraud?
Serious fiscal fraud is not just a legal risk, it’s a direct threat to an organization’s reputation. The stakes are rising as European and national authorities ramp up enforcement under evolving frameworks like the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC), the Anti-Money Laundering Dir...
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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 will PSD3 shape the future of financial services?
PSD3, PSD2, Transparency, Financial operations, Financial Institutions, Compliance, EU, Fraud, Consumer security,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 consu...
What is the impact of the EU whistleblowing legislation?
Belgium, Compliance, Data Security, Europe, EU, Whistleblowing, Tax Havens, Personal Data,Whistleblowing became a subject of concern when major consequences produced by Swiss Leaks and Lux Leaks made the case for a change in the European framework. In both cases, the whistleblowers worked for private companies prior to leaking information...