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How to Maintain Anti-Money Laundering Compliance as a PayFac

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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. They need to be given regular training to deal with novel techniques used by money launderers.

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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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Judge Accepts Guilty Plea from Binance’s Former CEO Changpeng Zhao

Fintech News

District Court Judge Richard Jones has accepted a guilty plea for money laundering from crypto exchange Binance’s former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). CZ had pleaded guilty to criminal charges for anti-money laundering and violations of U.S. Seattle’s U.S.

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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. AML: An Overview Anti-Money Laundering refers to a comprehensive framework employed by banks and other financial entities to prevent illicit financial activities. But, what does AML entail?

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A Third of 2023 Crypto Hacks Traces Back to North Korea, Says TRM Labs

Fintech News

Moreover, the DPRK has been continually evolving its money laundering tactics to evade international law enforcement. Even after Sinbad was sanctioned by OFAC in November 2023, they continued to explore other tools for laundering.

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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. million in possible U.S. This has now occurred.

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Socure and Proof Partner to Fight Fraud in Authorizations, Contracts, and Forms

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” While there is widespread understanding about threats like money laundering that cost businesses $18 billion every year, the challenge from document fraud is significantly greater. A 2021 report from FINCEN revealed that false records and forgery are responsible for more than $45 billion in fraud activity annually.