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Expert analysis on compliance, AML, and financial regulation.
Why are PEPs under increased scrutiny?
Conduct RiskCompliancePremium

Why are PEPs under increased scrutiny?

As PEPs are a controversial topic in the banking sector, it is important to conduct enhanced due diligence to minimise the risk.

159491328 December 2022
The hidden costs of golden visas
KYCAML

The hidden costs of golden visas

What are Golden Visa schemes and how are they used to propagate corruption and money laundering? Learn what the EU is doing to prevent such programs

155111025 November 2022
What are financial crime threats in the metaverse?
ComplianceKYC

What are financial crime threats in the metaverse?

What financial crimes could take place in the metaverse? Learn how theft, terrorist financing, and money laundering could undermine metaverse platforms.

933875 October 2022
How is real estate used for money laundering?
ComplianceFinancial SanctionsPremium

How is real estate used for money laundering?

How do criminals use real estate to launder money? Learn how gatekeepers play an important role, examples of real estate crime, and tips for AML professionals

305341018 May 2022
GDPR: inspiring data protection worldwide
ComplianceEuropean Commission

GDPR: inspiring data protection worldwide

How has GDPR influenced data protection legislation internationally? Learn how Brazil's LGPD, China's PIPL, and many more were inspired by the European regulation.

12419325 January 2022
Dawn of disruption: predicting AML in the next decade
RiskCompliance

Dawn of disruption: predicting AML in the next decade

What does the future hold for AML professionals? Learn how AI, Internet of Things, invisible banking, and quantum computing is shaping the future of AML

15533529 November 2021
How to write the perfect SAR?
ComplianceKYC

How to write the perfect SAR?

How does one write the perfect Suspicious Activity Report? Learn what an SAR is, how to construct the right narrative, use keywords, and avoid common pitfalls

308071326 July 2021
Why do most AML programs fail?
RiskCompliance

Why do most AML programs fail?

Why do most AML programs in banks fail? Learn how compliance culture, training of staff, transaction monitoring systems, and data have an impact on the success of AML programs

205161515 March 2021
What are the impacts of Financial Data Leaks?
Politically Exposed PersonsEuropean Commission

What are the impacts of Financial Data Leaks?

Panama Papers, Offshore Leaks, and Swiss Leaks revealed a dark side to finance. Learn how the data were leaked, what celebrities were behind them, and their legislative impacts.

16111626 February 2021
AML: What is adverse media or negative news?
ComplianceKYCPremium

AML: What is adverse media or negative news?

What is adverse media in AML? Learn what sources can be used to detect negative news and what the future is in store for AML programs

423641331 January 2021
Financing terrorism: The billion-dollar blood antiquities art dealing
Hawala5AMLD

Financing terrorism: The billion-dollar blood antiquities art dealing

What are blood antiquities? Learn how ISIS is using them to finance their reign of terror and what the EU is doing to stop them

17776623 October 2020
Environmental Crimes & Money Laundering
AMLMoney LaunderingPremium

Environmental Crimes & Money Laundering

How are criminals laundering money through illegal environmental activities? Learn what constitutes an environmental crime and how financial institutions can help disrupt them

26880822 June 2020