Regulatory Compliance Journal
How is e-commerce used for money laundering?
With the convenience of online shopping and the ability to purchase goods and services from anywhere in the world, e-commerce has revolutionized the way we do business. The COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated this trend, forcing many businesses to shift their operations online to stay afloat...
- 10 min read
What are the EU's Anti-Money Laundering Directives?
Since 1991, the European Union has regularly updated and released new anti-money laundering directives to adapt to and be able to fight new money laundering and terrorist financing techniques (e.g.: MiCA to regulate crypto-currencies). Today, modern technology services are becoming increasing...
- 11 min read
The effectiveness of financial sanctions and embargos
Financial sanctions and embargos have long been used by governments and international organizations as a means of applying economic pressure on rogue states in order to achieve political objectives. These measures aim to restrict or cut off the flow of financial resources to targeted countries ...
- 12 min read
What are worldwide AML regulations for cryptocurrency ?
The popularity of cryptocurrencies has risen significantly in recent years, with more individuals and businesses using them for a variety of purposes, including international money transfers and online purchases. In order to protect the integrity of the global financial system and minimize ille...
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What is the impact of the EU whistleblowing legislation?
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. If their situation was to repeat now, would...
- 9 min read
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How do human traffickers launder money?
6AMLD, Anti Money Laundering, Due Diligence, Ethics, FATF, Money Laundering, Know your Customer, Risk Based Approach, Transaction Monitoring,Every year, the freedom of millions of innocent lives are stolen while an illicit river of money continues to flow, concealed by sophisticated laundering strategies. These intertwined underworlds not only rob human dignity but pose a formidable chall...