FICO

MARCH 17, 2021

Trade-based money laundering (TBML) is a growing risk, as seemingly legitimate transactions are exploited by criminal groups to launder funds and finance terrorist activity. However to set a context, we must first answer the question – what is trade-based money laundering? This study, together with the U.S.

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Fintech News

JUNE 26, 2024

Lawrence Wong Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced the strategy at the Financial Action Task Force Plenary Meeting, underscoring Singapore’s commitment to bolstering its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) efforts.

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Stax

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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. Let’s get started.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Money laundering carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison as well as a fine. In June, the Nikkei Asian Review reported that Chinese officials are considering an East Asia digital currency in a bid to combat money laundering. . Alibaba and JD.com, two of China’s largest shopping sites, declined to comment.

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FICO

MARCH 24, 2021

In part 1 of the series on trade-based money laundering (TBML) , we established a definition of the term, explored some recent studies and highlighted some typical techniques employed by the criminals. Plan for upticks in particular areas of AML compliance activity. Other Risk Considerations. Set clear and realistic priorities.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance programs. AML program, broadly aligned to its existing remediation program, which is progressing steadily under the direction of its new U.S. AML leadership team. Formal oversight of the AML remediation through a Monitorship. balance sheet.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2020

When Jumio acquired anti-money laundering (AML) solutions platform Beam last week, the move was more significant than simply adding AML strength to its onboarding platform, Jumio ’s Chief Product Officer Philipp Pointner told PYMNTS in a recent conversation. “We The Pandemic Creates A Growing AML Need.

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Fintech News

MAY 7, 2024

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, discussed the potential expansion of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) anti-money laundering platform, COSMIC, to non-banking sectors in a recent response to a parliamentary question.

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The Paypers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the UK has initiated an investigation into Lloyds Banking Group ’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

And in PYMNTS’ own coverage, the twin external forces of regulatory scrutiny and market pressures are pushing FIs to retool and strengthen their anti-money laundering (AML) efforts. The agencies offered a bit more transparency in identifying politically exposed persons to aid in AML efforts. billion in fines.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A new focus on digital identity verification As the financial landscape continues to evolve, the importance of Anti-Money Laundering ( AML ) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes has never been more pronounced. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 plays a crucial role in improving AML and KYC compliance.

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Payments Source

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Better dialogue between banks and authorities coupled with stronger anti-money-laundering measures could help address the suspicious activity report flaws revealed by investigative journalists.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 1, 2024

This service aims to streamline business due diligence and compliance for financial institutions and SMEs, addressing counter-party risk, credit exposure, and compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. JewelPaymentech, acquired by ADVANCE.AI ADVANCE.AI Earlier this year, ADVANCE.AI

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Neopay

JULY 18, 2024

Money laundering is a pervasive issue, affecting economies and societies worldwide. This clandestine nature makes it challenging to quantify the exact amount laundered annually. The anonymity offered by cryptocurrencies makes them attractive for laundering illicit funds.

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Neopay

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Those of you who were in the payments space pre-COVID, might remember my industry talks about ‘Why the World Needs Money Laundering’. A history of money laundering The concept of money laundering goes back to long before money itself existed. Even the 3 stages (placement (i.e. But it seems unlikely.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

These include the 2022 SFF Global Fintech Award, 2023 Best Cryptocurrency Payment Company by APAC Insider, 2024 PayTech of the Year and Disruptor of the Year at the Asia Fintech Awards, and a 6th place ranking on Hoptrail’s Global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Leaderboard.

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The Paypers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has revealed new guidance on anti-money laundering (AML) risks in the real-estate sector.

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Finovate

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The acquisition will provide APPC clients with a broader range of tools to fight challenges ranging from anti-money laundering (AML) to counter-terrorism financing (CTF). Belgian regtech Harmoney has acquired compliance specialist APPC, a subsidiary of the Forsides Group.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Flagright, an AI-native company specialising in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance and fraud prevention, has announced its partnership with SALT, a financial platform aiming to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in India and Asia.

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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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Bank Automation

MARCH 1, 2024

JPMorgan is exploring the use of synthetic data to streamline its anti-money laundering and software engineering processes.

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Neopay

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Given the cross-border nature of financial crime, the new authority will boost the efficiency of the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) framework, by creating an integrated mechanism with national supervisors to ensure obliged entities comply with AML/CFT-related obligations in the financial sector.

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Bank Automation

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Toronto-Dominion Bank will plead guilty to money-laundering charges, a US Department of Justice prosecutor said in a Newark, New Jersey, courtroom on Thursday. Two of the bank’s US subsidiary units intend to enter guilty pleas, the prosecutor said during a hearing before a US District judge.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 3, 2024

NICE Actimize, a NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) business, has been chosen by Creand Crèdit Andorrà to upgrade and modernise its anti-money laundering (AML) solutions strategy by integrating an advanced suite of NICE Actimize’s financial crime solutions into its operations to address the world’s AML regulations more effectively.

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Neopay

MARCH 15, 2024

HM Treasury has initiated an open consultation aimed at refining the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs) to bolster their effectiveness while reducing burdens on legitimate customers. System coordination: Strengthening coordination among various systems involved in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 9, 2024

AU10TIX , the identity verification and management firm, has unveiled a new anti-money laundering (AML) solution, in a move to help businesses ensure a safer approach to risk mitigation. This allows businesses to efficiently manage their compliance requirements, saving both time and money.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 3, 2024

a leading provider of enterprise data, compliance, and integration solutions, has launched FinScan Marketplace, a groundbreaking platform designed to serve as a one-stop shop for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. Innovative Systems, Inc.,

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Finovate

MARCH 28, 2024

Fraud and risk platform DataVisor launched its anti-money laundering (AML) solution this week. The new offering combines fraud fighting and anti-money laundering operations in a unified, approach that helps institutions better deal with emerging threats and evolving regulations. Co-founder Yinglian Xie is CEO.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The framework is designed to ensure compliance with international standards, particularly in relation to anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT). The consultation paper further details MAS’ approach to AML/CFT compliance, reporting obligations, and technology risk management.

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Bank Automation

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

According to a statement from FinCEN , Capital One admitted to failing to implement and maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program. Capital One provided banking services to the group and became aware of compliance and money-laundering risks associated with the group’s customers.

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Fintech News

JULY 31, 2024

Hawk, a provider of AI-driven fraud prevention and anti-money laundering (AML) technology, has secured additional Series B funding with Macquarie Capital. Hawk’s technology enables financial institutions to improve the efficiency of financial crime detection and prevention while adhering to AML/CFT regulations.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Ripjar, a leading provider for monitoring and investigating threats, risks and criminal activity, has today launched new research which reveals that over 60% of compliance teams anticipate widespread adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) for customer Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screening and monitoring within their organisation in the next two years.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

European regulators have criticised Wise , the London-listed payments firm, for deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) controls.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures are essential components of a ro.

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Finextra

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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Payments Dive

APRIL 25, 2022

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said the bank — the first crypto firm to receive a national trust bank charter in January 2021 — must overhaul its anti-money laundering program after failing to implement internal controls for customer due diligence and procedures for monitoring suspicious activity.

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