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Navigating KYC and AML in 2023: Trends and challenges in the banking sector

Navigating KYC and AML in 2023: Trends and challenges in the banking sector

2023 has brought forward unique challenges and trends in the KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) landscape, as revealed in a survey...
Fenergo's 2023 KYC Banking Trends Report has unveiled a concerning reality for US investment banks grappling with financial crime mitigation and regulatory compliance while encountering budget and workforce constraints.

Fenergo report highlights US investment banks’ struggle in fighting financial crime amid limited resources

Fenergo's 2023 KYC Banking Trends Report has unveiled a concerning reality for US investment banks grappling with financial crime mitigation and regulatory compliance while encountering budget and workforce constraints.
Refine Intelligence has announced a successful $13m seed funding round that is set enable them to transform Anti-Money Laundering (AML). 

Refine Intelligence secures $13m in seed round to revolutionise AML

Refine Intelligence has announced a successful $13m seed funding round that is set enable them to transform Anti-Money Laundering (AML). 
Flagright, a global leader in AI-powered AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance solutions, has announced that it has onboarded iCore Technologies as its latest customer.

iCore Technologies taps Flagright to enhance security measures on digital products

Flagright, a global leader in AI-powered AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance solutions, has announced that it has onboarded iCore Technologies as its latest customer.
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Rising AML compliance costs to impact financial institutions significantly

It has been uncovered European financial institutions could each endure up to £1m in compliance costs with the impending AML legislation.
Established on 8 August 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organisation consisting of ten countries in Southeast Asia. With the overarching goal of promoting political and economic cooperation and regional stability, ASEAN has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and integration among its member states.

ASEAN’s influence on the Philippines’ AML approaches

Established on 8 August 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organisation consisting of ten countries in Southeast Asia. With the overarching goal of promoting political and economic cooperation and regional stability, ASEAN has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and integration among its member states.
Financial institutions play a pivotal role in preventing money laundering. Over the past 18 months, government bodies have frequently highlighted shell companies as significant red flags in anti-money laundering (AML) activities. Consequently, one must ask, is your institution actively identifying shell companies in its transactions? More importantly, can it detect shell companies with tangible sanctions and watchlist links?

The importance of identifying shell companies

Financial institutions play a pivotal role in preventing money laundering. Over the past 18 months, government bodies have frequently highlighted shell companies as significant red flags in anti-money laundering (AML) activities. Consequently, one must ask, is your institution actively identifying shell companies in its transactions? More importantly, can it detect shell companies with tangible sanctions and watchlist links?
Identifying the legitimacy of businesses and merchants is not just a routine procedure – it's an essential protective measure for banks and financial institutions. But how can you verify if a business is legitimate? Fenergo delves into the concept of KYB.

How to verify if a business is legitimate? KYB explained

Identifying the legitimacy of businesses and merchants is not just a routine procedure – it's an essential protective measure for banks and financial institutions. But how can you verify if a business is legitimate? Fenergo delves into the concept of KYB.
Over a third of UK emerging financial firms report money laundering in 6 months

Over a third of UK emerging financial firms report money laundering in 6 months

In a shocking revelation, a recent survey has highlighted that 36% of firms in the emerging financial sectors of the UK have fallen prey to either money laundering or financial crime in the last half year. The banking sector has been particularly hard-hit, emerging as the most affected sector.
Coterie, an InsurTech MGA simplifying small business insurance, has secured a significant boost in funding, announcing a raise of $27m.

Strise secures $10.8m in series A to redefine AML automation

Strise has secured $10.8m in its series A funding round, as it looks to redefine anti-money laundering (AML) automation.

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FGV Capital closes $35m fund to back FinTech startups

FGV Capital closes $35m fund to back FinTech startups

FGV Capital, A US-based venture capital firm, has closed its second investment fund at $35m, exceeding its original $25m target as it prepares to...

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