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
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.
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.