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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?
The Tel Aviv District Court has approved the seize of a total of NIS $30m from the ousted Vesttoo co-founders Yaniv Bertele and Alon Lifshitz.

Court approves seize of $30m in assets from Vesttoo co-founders & execs

The Tel Aviv District Court has approved the seize of a total of NIS $30m from the ousted Vesttoo co-founders Yaniv Bertele and Alon Lifshitz.
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.

AML vs KYC: Ensuring robust financial compliance in 2023

In today's evolving global financial landscape, the security and integrity of financial transactions are of utmost importance. At the heart of this security lie...

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Quantifind's new features target market manipulation and more in 2024

Quantifind’s new features target market manipulation and more in 2024

RegTech company Quantifind, prides itself on its commitment to delivering high quality risk intelligence solutions. As part of this, the company recently introduced new product features and functionalities at the start of this year, marking a significant advancement in its capabilities. 
How has Consumer Duty impacted wealth management so far?

How has Consumer Duty impacted wealth management so far?

Consumer Duty has now been live in the UK for several months. Wealth management firms spent many resources preparing themselves to be ready for...
Birdwingo secures €1.2m to revolutionise teen financial education in Europe

Birdwingo secures €1.2m to revolutionise teen financial education in Europe

Birdwingo, a Prague-based FinTech company, has successfully closed a €1.2m funding round.
Aikido clinches $17m Series A to revolutionise developer-focused security

Aikido clinches $17m Series A to revolutionise developer-focused security

Aikido, a disruptive force in developer security, has successfully closed a $17m Series A funding round.
Cybersecurity firm StepSecurity lands $3m to safeguard CI/CD environments

Cybersecurity firm StepSecurity lands $3m to safeguard CI/CD environments

StepSecurity, a cybersecurity firm specialising in CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure protection, has successfully closed a $3m seed funding round.

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