Tag: Anti-Money Laundering

In the financial regulatory landscape, understanding and adhering to FINRA's Rule 2090, commonly known as the KYC rule, is crucial for brokerage firms.

The FCA has recently completed its review on how PEPs, including Members of Parliament, public servants, and their relatives and close associates (RCAs), are handled by financial services.

Banking as a Service (BaaS) has been celebrated as a significant catalyst within the European FinTech industry, driving its influence on a global scale. Napier AI, which offers a financial crime compliance solution, recently explored why a risk-based compliance approach is vital for BaaS. 

In a stride towards combating financial crimes, the US introduced the CTA, designed to peel back the layers of secrecy often associated with business entities.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is experiencing a notable economic surge, becoming a magnet for foreign investments and job opportunities. This economic growth is coupled with ambitious plans under the UAE Digital Economy Strategy launched in April 2022, aiming to increase the nation's GDP contribution from digital services from 9.7% in 2022 to 19.4% over the next decade. The strategy positions the UAE as a pivotal digital economy hub both regionally and globally.

Customer Due Diligence (CDD) stands as a cornerstone in the ongoing battle against money laundering and terrorist financing. It compels regulated entities to collect and verify personal details—name, address, date of birth, and government-issued identification—from customers to authenticate their identities and assess potential financial crime risks.

In today's intricate business environment, understanding the entities with which companies conduct business is becoming increasingly vital.

Politically Exposed Persons, or PEPs, are those who occupy prominent positions in public offices, potentially including roles in government bodies, international organisations, or significant corporate entities.

Napier AI has responded to a consultation from HM Treasury, the UK government's economic and finance ministry, on enhancing the effectiveness of the Money...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant strides in its anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) frameworks.