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How do terrorists finance their activities?
From charities to cryptocurrencies, terrorist networks are competing to find innovative ways to finance their activities, like the case of Tarek ben Habib ben Al-Toumi Al-Maaroufi, a Belgian national, who was sentenced to six years of prison for association with a terrorist group and terrorist ...
- 7 min read
How will PSD3 shape the future of financial services?
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 consumers to securely share their data while gaini...
- 9 min read
How to reduce compliance burden?
With the never-ending stream of regulations and obligations imposed on financial institutions, it is no wonder that departments across the industry struggle to comply and race against the clock to meet their deadlines. But is there a way to reduce this burden? Updated AML and KYC requirements,...
- 9 min read
How to detect dual-use items?
When Microsoft unveiled the HoloLens 2 in early 2019, it was pitched as a cutting-edge tool for consumers and businesses to experience augmented reality like never before. But the same technology was being adapted for military use under a $479 million contract with the U.S. Army. This dual-purp...
- 9 min read
Virtual IBANs: a new weapon for cybercriminals?
From global payments to local efficiency, virtual IBANs are redefining how businesses handle their money. But as with any financial innovation, they come with potential risks, including exposure to fraud, regulatory complexities, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities that demand careful management....
- 8 min read
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How to reduce compliance burden?
Consultant, Compliance expert, Compliance culture, Compliance, Financial Institutions, Financial firms, Compliance burden,With the never-ending stream of regulations and obligations imposed on financial institutions, it is no wonder that departments across the industry struggle to comply and race against the clock to meet their deadlines. But is there a way to reduce th...
SEPA Instant Payments : understanding the requirements and deadlines of regulation 2024/886
AML, Compliance, Data Security, EU, Financial Institutions, GDPR, Know your Customer, KYC, Risk, instant payment, IPR, VoP, Transaction, Sanctions,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 ...
Dawn of disruption: predicting AML in the next decade
AML, Compliance, Darkweb, Data breach, Due Diligence, Digital, Data Security, Financial Institutions, Know your Customer, Money Laundering, RegTech, FinTech, Risk,The exponential growth of technology is leading to the disruption of numerous sectors including telecommunications, robotics, science, and finance. As banks are slowly adapting to high-tech innovations, the world of compliance and AML will face unpr...