AML

FinCEN eyes modernised regulatory regime for AML/CFT in the US

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a consultation that is seeking comments on ways to modernise, streamline and update the US AML/CFT regulatory regime.
Coinmotion teams up with Fenergo for optimised AML compliance

Coinmotion teams up with Fenergo for optimised AML compliance

Fenergo, a leading provider of digital Know Your Customer (KYC), Transaction Monitoring and Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, and Coinmotion, a Finland-based cryptocurrency service provider, are partnering to streamline anti-money laundering (AML) compliance processes.

Do banks need to join forces in the war against money laundering?

There are many benefits to a more globalised world. However, one of the key threats posed by an increasingly digitised and connected world is the scourge of money laundering.

Credit Suisse’s due diligence questioned after revelations that an executive warned against a $2bn...

Credit Suisse has long claimed that it was deceived by rouge bankers when it lent $2bn in a criticised Mozambique deal.

AUSTRAC introduces new rules to help victims of domestic abuse escape financial dependency

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (ASUTRAC) has changed the rules regarding money laundering and terrorism financing in order to help people fleeing domestic abuse become financially independent more easily.

Financial institutions struggle with money laundering and Covid-19 is making matters worse

Banks struggle to detect money laundering and Covid-19 is making the situation worse, according to new research from BAE System.

EU’s finance commissioner promises to introduce new cryptocurrency laws in response to Libra

Facebook’s cryptocurrency may be facing more regulatory supervision as the EU’s finance commissioner has pledged to introduce new law proposals for digital money.

The 5 main onboarding threats in 2022 and how to protect yourself from them

Here are the 5 main sources of onboarding-related threat to your financial institution in 2022, and here’s what to do about them.

Martin Gilbert to step in as Revolut’s non-executive chairman

Having been first reported to be in talks with Revolut in July, Martin Gilbert has now publicly been confirmed as the challenger bank’s new non-executive chairman.
4 critical AML use cases for AI

4 critical AML use cases for AI

The relentless advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in banking is a game-changer in the ongoing war against financial crime. Financial institutions of every size...

News Stories

Strong week in the FinTech sector with $1.7bn raised

FinTech Global this week reported on 21 recorded deals in the FinTech sector, with a strong showing in the reinsurance space bringing the total value recorded over $1bn.

EU regulator suggests revamp in sustainable investment rules

The ESMA has recently recommended a significant overhaul of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) within the EU.
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

MNT-Halan expands into Turkey with acquisition of Tam Finans

MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

EU banks and insurers lag in green compliance, PwC study finds

A recent PwC study has uncovered a striking deficiency in the alignment of financial institutions’ activities with the EU's taxonomy for sustainable activities. According...
India

India’s new climate finance taxonomy to propel green transition

India is poised to implement a climate finance taxonomy, as announced by the Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, during the annual budget.

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