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How to Maintain Anti-Money Laundering Compliance as a PayFac

Stax

According to a UN report, money laundering activities of about $1.6 The US, therefore, requires financial institutions as well as financial services firms to have anti-money laundering (or AML) compliance programs in place. trillion took place in 2020, accounting for about 2.7% of global GDP.

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TD invests in leadership, data to improve AML compliance

Bank Automation

TD Bank is bolstering its anti-money-laundering practices with leadership changes and investment in data and technology following regulatory scrutiny resulting in major fines The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network fined the Toronto-based bank $1.3 billion and the U.S. Department of Justice levied $1.8 billion in fines on Oct.

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4 Trends Shaping How We Combat Money Laundering In Asia Pacific

Fintech News

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region faces significant challenges in combating money laundering due to its diverse economies, large volume of cross-border trade, and varying levels of regulatory enforcement across different countries — the trends of money laundering in Asia Pacific are constantly evolving.

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Understanding Crypto Money Laundering, and How to Get a Handle on It

Fintech News

A recent comprehensive report by Chainalysis sheds light on the intricate world of crypto-related money laundering. The Scale of Crypto Money Laundering The magnitude of crypto-related money laundering is staggering. Usage of mixers peaked in 2022, with over US$1.5 billion of value received in April alone.

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AMLYZE: Is the Global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) System Broken?

The Fintech Times

In the last two decades, anti-money laundering (AML) regulatory framework, processes and mechanisms have not changed much. As a result, fraudsters are capitalising on firms’ inadequacies to spot and deal with money laundering. Is the global anti-money laundering (AML) system broken?

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Sandbar and Greenlite team up on AI-powered AML compliance

Finextra

Greenlite, the leading generative AI platform for banks and fintechs, today announced a partnership with Sandbar, the comprehensive activity monitoring platform for anti-money laundering (AML).

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BofA says U.S. may take action over money laundering, Zelle

Bank Automation

said US regulators may take action against the firm over its efforts to detect suspected money laundering and sanctions violations, as well as its handling of payments on the Zelle network. may take action over money laundering, Zelle appeared first on Bank Automation News. Bank of America Corp.