Tag: FATF
The crucial role of KYC in unmasking money laundering techniques
Money laundering is a serious global issue that enables grave crimes such as drug trafficking, human smuggling, and terrorism. For businesses handling significant financial...
Understanding the role of money mules in financial crime and fraud...
In 2024, over $3.1 trillion of illicit funds circulated globally, with money mules playing a pivotal role in disguising these transactions. Identifying these mules...
The critical role of cultural factors in financial crime compliance
In the intricate world of financial crime risk assessments, compliance, and technological measures often take precedence.
According to Arctic Intelligence, however, understanding the cultural...
Navigating the evolving landscape of sanctions and compliance
In recent years, the international community has intensified sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with the European Union, UK, US, and other G7 countries expanding multilateral sanctions.
What Australia’s revised AML/CTF regulations mean for financial institutions
Australia's financial crime compliance framework is set for significant updates as the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) rolls out a new set...
Navigating the convergence of cybersecurity and financial crime risks
The intersection of cybersecurity and financial crime has emerged as a pivotal area of concern for both regulators and businesses globally.
According to Arctic Intelligence,...
Key compliance changes in South Africa’s AML/CTF Amendment Bill for 2025
In December 2024, the South African Treasury published the draft AML and CTF Amendment Bill, which is now open for public comment.
Understanding the 3 stages of money laundering: How AML integration protects...
Money laundering is a global issue, undermining economies and enabling illicit activities by disguising illegal funds as legitimate. This pervasive challenge affects financial institutions...
Exploring Jersey’s triple win in financial services through RegTech innovation
Jersey has long stood as a pinnacle of financial services excellence, renowned globally for its robust trust and company administration services. According to Corlytics, catering...
What FATF’s 2024 travel rule revision means for payment service providers
The FATF has placed significant emphasis on the revision of Recommendation 16, known as the "Travel Rule," in response to the evolving landscape of payment technologies.










