Tag: FATF
How Directive 8 is reshaping employee screening in South African finance
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial crime, robust regulatory frameworks are indispensable.
Bolstering financial integrity through PEP screening in KYC processes
Moody's Analytics recently took the opportunity to explain how screening for politically exposed persons can strengthen KYC processes.
ML and TF: The guide to safeguard your firm against financial...
RegTech firm Arctic Intelligence recently took the opportunity to provide a guide into assessing the impact of ML and TF on your firm.
Mitigating financial crime: A closer look at adverse media screening
Adverse media screening has become an integral component in the finance industry, especially in relation to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. RegTech company Alessa recently...
Australia’s fight against financial crimes: Arctic Intelligence’s CEO pushes for AML/CTF...
The Attorney General’s Department (AGD) in Australia initiated a public consultation on 20 April 2023 to discuss proposed reforms to the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime. These potential changes aim to broaden the current AML/CTF legislation to cover 'tranche-two' high-risk sectors including lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, company service providers, and dealers in precious metals and stones.
The crucial role of comprehensive AML/CTF risk assessments in business success
In today's dynamic business environment, organisations are facing ever-increasing compliance regulations. As a result, business-wide anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) risk assessments...
The implication of new AML/CTF Laws for professionals in Australia
Australia is expected to reveal the details of its updated Tranche 2 anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) laws towards the end of...
What is the Travel Rule for crypto?
Cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly popular, but so is its use for money laundering. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently revealed the Travel Rule for crypto, but what does this mean?
How FATF’s ultimate beneficial ownership changes affect your risk-based approach
Earlier this year, the Financial Action Task Force adopted amendments to Recommendation 24 – one of its 40 recommendations that govern global AML policy – making changes to Ultimate Beneficial Ownership. How will this impact your company?
Financial Action Task Force’s draft guidance on virtual assets could be...
The new draft guidance on virtual assets from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) might its attempt to keep up with the rising pace of the virtual asset market, according to Sigma Ratings.