Bank Automation

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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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Finextra

MAY 17, 2024

In a proactive move to bolster transparency and security within its operations, Samana Developers, a leading real estate company, has appointed Complyfin, a Dow Jones-affiliated solution provider which assists businesses in managing their regulatory compliance obligations, including on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (..)

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Fi911

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A cornerstone of this mission is the concept of “AML,” or “Anti-Money Laundering” protocols. But, what does AML entail? Why is it non-negotiable for financial institutions across the globe, and how can you ensure that your institution is compliant with all AML procedures?

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 19, 2024

By leveraging the Fenergo software-as-a-solution solution, First Abu Dhabi Bank hopes to speed up client onboarding and enhance its anti-money laundering ( AML ) compliance processes. Fenergo explained it plans to help First Abu Dhabi Bank to deliver end-to-end digital client onboarding and risk assessment for sanctions, AML and KYC.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The latest Digital Banking Tracker brings research and expert commentary from the FinTech and consumer banking space with a focus on anti-money laundering (AML) and solutions. The Cost of Compliance. However, more than half (51 percent) characterized their AML risk assessment, specifically, as “very” or “completely” effective.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Led by Intix, the survey explored readiness levels and compliance with key regulations, including ISO 20022 standards, as well as the readiness of banks as they prepare to meet the EU’s Instant Payments Regulation, which takes effect in January 2025 for receiving instant payment transactions and October 2025 for sending instant payment transactions.

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The Payments Association

OCTOBER 24, 2024

provides a robust solution to companies that balance compliance, security, and operational efficiency. Addressing regulatory compliance Businesses, including EMD Agents, face a challenge in cross-border transactions: complying with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.

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Finextra

AUGUST 1, 2024

TransPecos Banks, an innovative Texas-based community bank, has selected Oscilar’s innovative AI-Powered AML Risk Platform to transform its compliance and risk management capabilities.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Jumio , known for its suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity verification and online know your customer (KYC) products, is beefing up its anti-money laundering (AML) powers. Another key component of the platform is helping companies manage various KYC and AML regulations in different jurisdictions across the world.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

The move targets one of the largest pain points of Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance for businesses and their financial institutions (FIs): the complexity linked to corporations that use multiple banks across multiple jurisdictions. Payments messaging firm SWIFT announced on Tuesday (Feb. It’s serious legal liability for the driver.”

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), over deficiencies that the OCC identified in the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program. The office recently examined the branches for BSA/AML and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions compliance. On Wednesday (Feb.

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Fintech News

JUNE 11, 2024

Hawk’s explainable AI enables financial institutions to enhance their financial crime detection and prevention capabilities while maintaining regulatory compliance for AML/CFT. Founded in 2018 by finance industry veterans, Hawk has reported rapid global growth and now is said to monitor billions of transactions worldwide.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

With over 240 million customers across the globe, global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange, Binance is seeking top compliance and investigation talent to ensure it can keep pace with the industry and company’s rapid maturation and growth. “We Currently, the firm employs over 1,000 compliance staff and contractors.

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Neopay

JULY 4, 2024

With the change in the anti-money laundering (AML) supervisory approach of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), many firms are nervous about whether they will face FCA scrutiny and what to expect if they do. He has shared his insight and experience to assist firms with the changes to the FCA’s approach to AML supervision. No problem.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 31, 2024

. “Issues such as data privacy, cross-border transactions, and adherence to stringent anti-money laundering (AML) protocols require constant vigilance and adaptation. Collaborative efforts between industry leaders and regulators are essential to streamline compliance processes without stifling innovation.”

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Neopay

MARCH 7, 2024

In a recent move, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken a significant step in addressing the prevalent anti-money laundering (AML) shortcomings among Annex 1 firms. The FCA remains steadfast in its commitment to providing guidance and support to firms, fostering an environment of compliance and integrity.

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FICO

AUGUST 12, 2021

Financial Institutions’ compliance officers and teams should be concerned that Open Banking may render their existing AML/CTF and KYC compliance programs inadequate. AML experts are concerned about this model because TPPs can limit an FI’s visibility into how funds flow in and out of its systems and through the ecosystem.

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Payments Source

AUGUST 30, 2017

A data-driven approach to money laundering prevention can help increase profits and improve regulatory compliance, writes Edmund Tribue, risk and regulatory practice leader at NTT Data Services.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 2, 2024

ComplyTek introduces an advanced transaction screening solution for instant payments , designed to ensure compliance and mitigate fraud within the critical 10-second processing window. AML Screening : Sanctions and watchlist screening, transaction pattern analysis for detecting money laundering activities. Faisal I. ,

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Finovate

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The strategic partnership will help businesses looking to expand from Europe to Asia, and vice versa, meet local regulatory compliance requirements with regards to KYC, KYB, and UBO. Photo by Avonne Stalling The post Signicat Partners with AsiaVerify to Help Businesses Meet Compliance Requirements appeared first on Finovate.

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Neopay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

As regulatory compliance continues to become more complex, having a robust monitoring plan in place is more important than ever. Margita, why is having a Compliance Monitoring Plan so important for businesses today? Can a Compliance Monitoring Plan be used for more than just adhering to FCA regulations? Absolutely.

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Stax

AUGUST 22, 2024

PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks. Major risk factors for PayFacs include fraudulent transactions, merchant credit risk, regulatory compliance, and operational risks.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Through this partnership, Boerse Stuttgart Digital is aiming to embrace the continuing growth of Europe’s crypto market by enhancing the scalability of its infrastructure solutions, while streamlining compliance processes in collaboration with Fenergo. Together with Fenergo, we continue to drive the adoption of crypto across Europe.”

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2020

The volatility of cryptocurrencies and their existence in what’s often a grey area of regulatory compliance make businesses operating in this sector an unattractive target for traditional financial institutions. “It’s not only about understanding the compliance procedures of the business itself,” said Karalevi?ius,

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PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

Faced with these dual motivations, banks around the world are investing in regulatory compliance, and were projected to spend more than $8 billion on AML compliance by 2017. banks increasing their AML compliance staffing tenfold between 2012 and 2017, according to one report.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2019

Oracle Financial Solutions announced the launch of its AML Express Edition for small and medium-sized financial institutions, connecting these banks with a streamlined platform for money laundering and terrorist funding detection, investigation and reporting solutions. KYC technology can be a problem for even the largest banks.

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FICO

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In the global fight against money laundering, every bank shares the same top-line challenge and bottom-line reality; anti-money laundering (AML) operations are essential in combatting financial crime—and a costly compliance commitment. For context, here are some refresher facts on the scope of the global AML challenge.

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FICO

MAY 20, 2021

In my Financial Crimes Predictions 2021: More AI & Ransomware post , I talked about how banks will move to operationalize their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance programs to achieve greater efficiencies and how robotic process automation (RPA) adoption will drive the paradigm shift.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Financial services providers that slack on regulatory compliance and fail to safeguard their operations against money laundering, terrorist financing and other criminal activities may face damaged reputations and significant fines. Can AI Support Digital Banking’s AML Efforts? . A report found that the U.S. million. .

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FICO

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In yesterday’s post, my colleague TJ Horan introduced the topic of artificial intelligence being applied to anti-money laundering (AML). I’m going to explore the impact advanced analytics can have on the current state of regulatory compliance. The AML Threat Score uses historic alerts and user decisions.

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FICO

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Meeting the separate AML compliance requirements of multiple countries can be a nightmare, not only because of differences in rules but differences in data sources. To meet this challenge, global fintech 4finance, based in the Baltics, turned to FICO, and their results earned them a FICO Decisions Award for regulatory compliance.

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FICO

MARCH 24, 2021

Maintain a strong Tone at the Top (“Culture of Compliance”). Plan for upticks in particular areas of AML compliance activity. Designation of qualified compliance officer along with a compliance oversight committee (or governance committee). Set clear and realistic priorities. by Claudia Huesmann.

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PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2018

DMG Blockchain Solutions announced a new tool for crypto exchanges and enterprise payment platforms that facilitate cryptocurrency transactions aimed at enabling anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-fraud capabilities for users. Regulatory compliance for crypto exchanges is an emerging focus for industry players.

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FICO

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Eurobank , one of the four Greek systemic banks, now performs real-time AML (anti-money laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) checks, with automation across digital and remote channels resulting in substantial efficiency improvements. . New Regulatory Requirements. All Digital Transactions Monitored For High-risk Behaviour.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

RIDDLE&CODE , a European blockchain interface company, has engaged regtech provider Coinfirm to leverage its AML compliance solution for digital asset management.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2019

In other news, Vaishali Mehta, who worked as a senior compliance manager at Coinbase, has left the company to become the head of compliance for TrustToken , which produces the TrueUSD stablecoin. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) doled out a $10 million fine to Morgan Stanley for failing to comply with AML legislation.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Netki announced that it has upgraded its digital identity service so that cryptocurrency firms can meet AML recommendations by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for fighting money laundering. That’s all we can say on the matter at the moment, but we wish Angelina all the best,” a company spokesperson said, according to Yahoo Finance.

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