Risk Management

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 Dutch central bank is warning cryptocurrency exchanges and digital wallet providers to get...

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has announced that cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the Netherlands will be supervised by the central bank from January 10 2020.

How Malta is cleaning up its act when it comes to money laundering

From implementing European legislation to doing more to unearth suspicious transactions, Malta is trying to wash away its reputation of having a problem with money laundering.

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What last week’s 31 FinTech investments means for the PayTech sector

Out of the 33 FinTech funding rounds we reported on last week, PayTech companies and lending enterprises were the clear winners.

FCA confirms new rules on climate-related financial disclosures

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published two policy statements that confirm the final rules and guidance to promote better climate-related financial disclosures.
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RegTech company Sigma Ratings names Randal Skipper as SVP of sales

Sigma Ratings, an automated relationship risk management firm, has continued its leadership shakeup with the appointment of Randal Skipper as its chief revenue officer.
Multiverse Computing and Moody's Analytics introduce the QFStudio quantum platform

Multiverse Computing and Moody’s Analytics introduce the QFStudio quantum platform

Multiverse Computing, a trailblazer in value-based quantum computing solutions, and Moody's Analytics, renowned for its comprehensive risk assessment services, have joined forces. The partnership's cornerstone...
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ATA RiskStation nabs funding from newly founded PE firm Caruth

Portfolio risk analytics platform ATA RiskStation LLC has picked up an undisclosed investment from private equity firm Caruth Capital Partners.

France snubs the EU’s life insurance recommendations for UK policy holder in case of...

The top French insurance watchdog has rejected the EU’s recommendation to up uphold life insurance policies signed in the UK, but where the policy holder has moved to another member state.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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