AML

AUSTRAC tells FinTech firms to strengthen their AML protection or suffer the consequences

Australia’s top financial watchdog has put the country’s financial sector on notice by telling stakeholders they better do everything they can to prevent aiding organised crime.

The Financial Action Task Force slams Turkey for “shortcomings” in terms of fighting money...

Norway may have been given a thumbs up from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), but Turkey is not as lucky as the organization outlines several failures to fight crime.

Fenergo teams up with PwC to “do KYC differently”

Hot on the heels of its announcement of its latest tool, know your customer (KYC) specialist Fenergo has announced a new partnership with professional services firm PwC.

7,000 UK firms to be checked to ensure money-laundering rules are followed

A top British regulator is going to investigate 7,000 firms to ensure they are compliant with the 2017 Money Laundering Regulations.

Acuminor unveils updated ThreatView platform

Financial crime prevention firm Acuminor has updated its ThreatView platform to bolster its financial crime support offering.

Fenergo reveals new cloud-based onboarding and anti-money laundering solution

FinTech Fenergo has unveiled a new cloud-based remote account opening solution ahead of schedule in order to assist US small businesses in accessing PPP emergency loans.

Identitii unveils SaaS platform to reduce AML and CTF compliance risks

Identitii has launched a software-as-a-service platform to help firms cut non-compliance reporting risks with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF).

HMRC publishes list of companies fined over $23.8m in total for breaching money laundering...

HM Revenue and Customs has named and shamed businesses that have been fined a total of more than £23.8m for breaking money laundering laws.
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Ignite uses Coinfirm to bolster AML compliance during ICO

Ignite, an investment intelligence and ratings platform, has partnered with Coinfirm and its AML/CTF Platform to stay compliant with AML regulation during its ICO. The...
The impact of EU's AML regulations on wealthy individuals and luxury businesses

The impact of EU’s AML regulations on wealthy individuals and luxury businesses

Big changes are sweeping through Europe's financial landscape, thanks to the introduction of stringent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws. These new regulations are particularly significant for high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and businesses in the luxury sector. The mandate? Heightened vigilance and transparency in financial dealings, aiming to curtail the misuse of funds.

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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