AML

How does KYC differ from perpetual KYC?

In a world where financial crime and money laundering are becoming ever more common and widespread, the need to have strong and regular KYC checks has become imperative.

Jumio Go is a new tool to verify identities in a smooth way

After partnering up with TSB Bank earlier this year, Jumio is now announcing its latest identity-verification tool.
The role of AI in transforming KYB processes for AML professionals

The role of AI in transforming KYB processes for AML professionals

In the rapidly evolving financial landscape, the sophistication of money laundering schemes has reached new heights.

Foreign exchange firm owner charged with fraud and misappropriation

A man operating out of a California and Tennessee-based company has been accused of wire fraud, fraud and misappropriation.

SmartSearch receives growth equity investment from Marlin Equity Partners

Anti-money laundering (AML) software provider SmartSearch has raised a growth equity investment from Marlin Equity Partners, the private equity firm.

How can firms assess the risks associated with a politically exposed person?

A recent webinar by Alessa has examined what constitutes a politically exposed person (PEP) and why relationships with certain PEPs may offer increased financial crime threats.
Digital images and selfies no longer KYC/AML compliant

Digital images and selfies no longer KYC/AML compliant

Digital images and selfies have been a staple for online verification for many years. However, Electronic IDentification has warned that they are no longer KYC/AML compliant.

Metro Bank fined £5.4m for regulatory reporting failings

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has slapped Metro Bank with a fine of £5,376,000 for deficiencies related to the governance and controls of its regulatory reporting.

Arctic Intelligence’s founder takes up residency in Australian Trade and Investment Commission’s Landing Pad...

Anthony Quinn, the founder of RegTech powerhouse Arctic Intelligence, has taken up residency in the Australian Trade and Investment Commission's Landing Pad Programme.

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.

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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