AML

Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to a set of laws, regulations, and procedures intended to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income. Though anti-money-laundering laws cover a relatively limited range of transactions and criminal behaviors, their implications are far-reaching.

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OCC’s Rule on SARs May Boost Innovation on AML Reporting

OCC’s Rule on SARs May Boost Innovation on AML Reporting
OCC’s Rule on SARs May Boost Innovation on AML Reporting
April 21, 2022  |  AML

On May 1, a new rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) that modifies the requirements for national banks and...

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Tackling Money Launderers Means Shutting Down Financial Crime-as-a-Service
Tackling Money Launderers Means Shutting Down Financial Crime-as-a-Service
April 21, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

First comes fraud, then comes money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Thunes Snaps up Majority Stake in Compliance Firm Tookitaki
Thunes Snaps up Majority Stake in Compliance Firm Tookitaki
April 19, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Global payments firm Thunes is acquiring a $20 million majority stake in the anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance platform Tookitaki to drive international growth for...

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UK Online Safety Bill Can Reduce Authorized Push Payment Fraud 
UK Online Safety Bill Can Reduce Authorized Push Payment Fraud 
April 14, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K. Online Safety Bill was introduced in the U.K. Parliament on March 17, 2022, to curb online harms by significantly increasing the responsibilities of...

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Synovus Bank: Navigating the New Landscape of Compliance and Risk
Synovus Bank: Navigating the New Landscape of Compliance and Risk
April 11, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Strong fraud protections, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and seamless user experiences go together in today’s marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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FinCEN Praised Automated AML Systems, Digital Identity Solutions
FinCEN Praised Automated AML Systems, Digital Identity Solutions
April 08, 2022  |  Regulation

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has intensified its fight against money laundering for the last few years. But in this endeavor, the regulator relies...

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UK Financial Regulator’s Strategy Plan Includes Crypto, AML, Big Tech 
UK Financial Regulator’s Strategy Plan Includes Crypto, AML, Big Tech 
April 07, 2022  |  Regulation

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revealed on Thursday a three-year strategy plan that will enable the regulator to stop firms that don’t meet their...

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UK Stakes Claim to Crypto Leadership, Cites Friendly Regulatory Climate
UK Stakes Claim to Crypto Leadership, Cites Friendly Regulatory Climate
April 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

As British Economic Secretary John Glen announced plans to embrace stablecoins and make “dynamic” regulation of crypto technologies part of a broad plan to make...

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How Augmented Analytics Can Fight Financial Crime
How Augmented Analytics Can Fight Financial Crime
April 04, 2022  |  AML

Machines can serve an important role in mitigating and anticipating the threat of financial crime, but humans have their part to play as well. Get...

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