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Understanding AML Compliance in the Banking Sector

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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? Assessment of each customer’s risk profile.

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AML Probe Into Swedbank Turns Up $4.8M In Possible Violations

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The Swedbank anti-money laundering (AML) probe by the law firm Clifford Chance has uncovered 586 transactions totaling roughly $4.8 Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Of the potential OFAC violations, 95 percent were processed from 2015 to 2016. We are now immediately proceeding with a self-report to OFAC.

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New York’s money laundering rules will spur risk changes everywhere

Payments Source

New York's new AML rules clarify how institutions should monitor transactions and screen sanctions lists issued by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). But critically, it goes a lot further, writes Sophie Lagouanelle, Head of Solutions at Accuity.

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MUFG Bank Enters Consent Order With OCC Over AML Compliance

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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.

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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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Fenergo: Financial Firms Hit With 57% More Financial Fines in 2023 for Compliance Shortcomings

The Fintech Times

Fenergo has released their annual financial fines analysis, showcasing that penalties for failing to comply with anti-money laundering (AML), KYC, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), sanctions and customer due diligence (CDD) regulations totalled $6.6billion in 2023, up considerably from $4.2billion in 2022 and $5.4billion in 2021.

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Payment Screening: What Is It, How It Works and Its Importance

Seon

Compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations is now a legal obligation. Payment screening helps ensure transactions comply with AML laws and international sanctions, protecting financial institutions, fintechs, payment providers, and igaming companies from fines and legal issues.