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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. Alexandre Pinot , co-founder and head of innovation and strategy at Vilnius, Lithuania, headquartered AMLYZE , the AML/CFT compliance firm explains where the gaps in the current AML system are.

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How AML Case Management Drives Efficiency in Financial Investigations

Seon

Anti-money laundering (AML) initiatives involve laws, regulations and procedures aimed at preventing criminals from masking illegally obtained funds as legitimate income. Since the global financial crisis, AML fines totaled $56 billion, with US-based financial institutions incurring $5 billion in fines for related infractions in 2022.

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How to Maintain Anti-Money Laundering Compliance as a PayFac

Stax

The US, therefore, requires financial institutions as well as financial services firms to have anti-money laundering (or AML) compliance programs in place. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about ensuring AML compliance as a payment facilitator (or PayFac). Let’s get started.

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What’s happening with the FCA and AML?

Neopay

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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FICO’s New AML Scores Use AI and Machine Learning to Detect More Money Laundering

FICO

FICO’s New AML Scores Use AI and Machine Learning to Detect More Money Laundering. New AML scores reduce false positive alerts by 50% while detecting 100% of known money laundering transactions, and discover new aberrant, potentially risky behaviors. AML Threat Score: Reducing False Positives Amid Defensive SAR Filings.

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FICO AML Threat Score Slashes Alert False Positives

FICO

For decades, anti-money laundering (AML) detection software has been rules-based, creating a problematic two-fold legacy: first, much true criminal activity goes undetected because criminals can learn the rules and then evade them. Let’s explore the data science magic that drives such a significant improvement in AML alert accuracy.

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AML in the Pandemic: Three Success Stories

FICO

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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