Tag: Bank Secrecy Act

In the complex landscape of financial regulation, compliance managers play a pivotal role, often finding themselves at the forefront of critical challenges.

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

AI is progressively transforming the landscape of AML and KYC within financial institutions, aiming to amplify their efficiency, efficacy, and scale.

The battle against financial crime is ongoing and complex, with Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols at the forefront of safeguarding compliance and securing business operations.

Risk-based transaction monitoring represents a proactive method aimed at detecting financial crimes by closely analysing financial transactions to unearth potentially fraudulent patterns or signs of money laundering.

Compliance officers in the asset management sector are pivotal, often having to juggle multiple responsibilities.

Is your financial institution overlooking its greatest asset? In today’s competitive market, many companies undervalue the role of compliance.

The world of finance is on the brink of a significant transformation, especially for investment advisors in the United States. On February 15th, 2024, a pivotal announcement was made by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that is set to redefine the landscape of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) compliance.

In 2023, the global regulatory landscape unveiled a startling revelation as fines imposed by authorities exceeded a colossal $10.5bn. This figure not only reflects the stringent enforcement actions but also spotlights the emerging areas of regulatory scrutiny.

Financial institutions often fall prey to money launderers who exploit these platforms to funnel, mask, transfer, and cleanse ill-gotten gains. This doesn’t just endanger the specific institution but imperils the credibility of the entire financial system.