Tag: AML

FinCEN issues alert on deepfake fraud schemes targeting financial institutions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a critical alert to assist financial institutions in identifying and addressing fraud schemes involving deepfake media created with generative AI (GenAI) tools.

How TD Bank could have avoided a $3bn compliance disaster

TD Bank has been slapped with a staggering $3bn penalty for breaches of the BSA marking a record-setting moment in U.S. financial regulatory history.

An essential guide to AML watchlist screening

With anti-money laundering (AML) regulations now a critical priority for businesses engaged in financial transactions, companies face mounting challenges to remain compliant. One essential...

How AI is shaping the future of financial crime prevention strategies

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, its role in financial crime prevention is growing, with organisations now considering AI as a foundational element in their risk management strategies.

What are the challenges and opportunities for real-time AML compliance?

With the challenges of financial crime increasing with an ever-growing digital presence for firms and threat actors alike, there is a growing desire in the industry for more real-time management of such threats. What are the challenges and opportunities for such technologies?

New Napier AI report highlights $3.13trn potential savings with AI in...

Napier AI, a pioneering RegTech firm, has launched its inaugural AI / AML Index, revealing that artificial intelligence could enable global economies to save $3.13trn annually by enhancing the detection and prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.

The hidden costs of building in-house AML screening tools

Choosing between building your own anti-money laundering (AML) screening or monitoring tools and buying from a provider is not as straightforward as it might seem.

FCA’s new guidelines on PEPs: A shift towards risk-sensitive compliance

In July 2024, the FCA initiated a crucial dialogue within the financial sector by opening a consultation aimed at refining the treatment of PEPs.  According...

Socure to strengthen market position with $136m Effectiv acquisition

Socure has announced its acquisition of Effectiv, a dynamic real-time risk decisioning firm, for a total of $136m.

Eight countries represented in top 10 European RegTech deals in H1...

Key European RegTech investment stats in H1 2024: European RegTech investments halved in H1 YoY Investors diversify as eight countries represented in the top...

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