AML

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.

What are the key developing trends for AML compliance in 2022?

A recent report from Alessa by Tier1 Financial Solutions has underlined the key trends to watch out for in AML compliance in 2022.
Revolutionising client lifecycle management with embedded customer outreach

Revolutionising client lifecycle management with embedded customer outreach

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

How can you prevent facial spoofing?

With more people than ever now using the internet, the threshold for identity fraud has increased dramatically.

What does it mean that the Australian anti-money laundering watchdog has been flooded with...

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is experiencing a spike in companies disclosing breaches to anti-money laundering (AML) rules. But experts believe more needs to be done.

Why 2021 was a red-letter year for RegTech

After a tough 2020, the world looked to 2021 with the optimism of a new beginning and hoped for respite from the Covid-19 pandemic. While the pandemic still looms large, businesses globally are learning how to operate in this new normal. With in-person interactions still a stretch for many, RegTech solutions are being given their time to shine.

Australian and UK regulators team up to fight money laundering and terrorism financing

Two regulatory watchdogs in Australia and Britain have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to tighten their collaboration in their fight against financial crimes.
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New UK bill set to crack down on fraud and money laundering

The UK government has introduced the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill in an attempt to drive ‘dirty money’ out of the UK.

The EU may set up a new anti-money laundering authority

Several huge money laundering scandals have swept across Europe over the past year. Now, the European Commission may get the power to set up...

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.

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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