AML

In the age of enhanced due diligence, knowing your customer has evolved from a simple onboarding task to the lifeblood of a compliant, modern...

FinTech Global recently spoke to multiple industry players to get their insights on whether financial institutions are keeping up with modern sanction/PEPs lists monitoring requirements. The first part can be read here. In this second half, FinTech Global asked the industry leaders to outline some of the best practices they have seen in the market and how to stay on top of the lists.

The war in Ukraine has underscored how quickly sanction and PEPs lists can change. Since 2022, the US, UK, EU, Australia, Japan and Canada have imposed over 16,500 sanctions on Russia, according to the BBC. The current turbulent geopolitical scene means financial services firms need to be ready for regular, and often sudden, changes to PEPs and sanction lists. FinTech Global recently spoke to several industry players to ask whether financial institutions are keeping up with the modern sanction/PEPs landscape.

Anti-money laundering (AML) strategies in the wealth and asset management (WAM) sector are undergoing significant transformations to combat financial crimes more effectively.

The effectiveness of anti-money laundering (AML) and combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT), is not solely reliant on the initial design, but also comes from the adaptability and responsiveness to evolving risks.

In an era where regulatory oversight of the wealth and asset management sector is intensifying globally, the stakes for compliance have never been higher. This sector, pivotal to national economies, plays a crucial role in helping consumers manage their assets and achieve their financial goals. However, its significance also makes it a potential target for misuse by malicious entities aiming to launder money.

In an era where digital transformation is paramount, asset managers are recognising the indispensable role of automating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes.

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial services, maintaining regulatory compliance is not just a legal requirement but a strategic advantage. As financial institutions navigate...

As we step into the second month of 2024, financial institutions (FIs) and regulated entities face a future that is anything but certain. Following...

Fineksus, a trailblazer in the FinTech sector, has launched the Inspector API,  offering an advanced, cost-effective solution for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Name Screening.