Tag: OFAC

The regulatory minefield of records management in financial services

In today’s financial services landscape, records management has become a complex compliance issue that firms can no longer afford to overlook. According to Corlytics,...

How AI is transforming financial crime compliance in banking

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial crime compliance (FCC) operations is revolutionizing the banking sector. As of the Celent Dimensions Survey 2025,...

How to safeguard against fraud and enhance trust in the USA

In the US, KYB is not just a regulatory requirement but a fundamental practice critical for maintaining the integrity of financial operations and fostering trust within the business ecosystem.

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.

The future of AML: why compliance-first AI is the key to...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform financial crime compliance, a new industry benchmark is emerging: compliance-first AI. In a landscape where balancing cutting-edge technology...

Navigating the complex world of primary and secondary sanctions

Sanctions are essential mechanisms employed by countries and international bodies to support national security, uphold human rights, and combat illegal activities such as terrorism, drug trafficking, and international crimes.

Navigating the complexities of sanctions screening in AML compliance for 2024

Sanctions screening is an integral aspect of AML practices, ensuring organisations do not inadvertently engage with entities or individuals subject to international or national sanctions, thereby avoiding facilitating unlawful activities.

How new regulations and tech are shaping financial crime compliance

The landscape of financial crime compliance is rapidly transforming. Amidst political upheavals and technological advancements, the cost of compliance has become an integral part...

Avoiding common pitfalls in BSA/AML compliance reviews

Independent reviews are a cornerstone of a strong, risk-based BSA/AML and OFAC compliance programme.

How insurance companies can mitigate risks with effective sanctions compliance

Sanctions serve as a powerful foreign policy instrument, exerted by governments to influence behaviour by penalising nations, entities, or individuals engaged in unlawful activities. According...

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