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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FCA: Surge in Number of Banks Filing Financial Crime Reports
FCA: Surge in Number of Banks Filing Financial Crime Reports
November 01, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Banks and other financial firms in the U.K. are filing more Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) than ever before, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) indicated in...

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Deep Dive: How AML/KYC Efforts Protect Online Gaming From Cybercrime Threats
Deep Dive: How AML/KYC Efforts Protect Online Gaming From Cybercrime Threats
October 25, 2021  |  AML

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Jumio Intros No-Code Orchestration Layer for KYX Platform
Jumio Intros No-Code Orchestration Layer for KYX Platform
October 25, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Artificial intelligence (AI) identity verification startup Jumio has launched an intuitive, no-code orchestration layer for its KYX Platform that pulls together a full suite of...

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Global Payments Gaming Solutions on Taking an Omnichannel Approach to Streamlining Payments and AML/KYC Requirements
Global Payments Gaming Solutions on Taking an Omnichannel Approach to Streamlining Payments and AML/KYC Requirements
October 22, 2021  |  AML

The explosive growth of online gaming has been both a boon and bane as both players and fraudsters have flocked to gaming platforms — creating...

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Online Gaming Platforms Bet on KYC Automation to Get Real Players in the Game
Online Gaming Platforms Bet on KYC Automation to Get Real Players in the Game
October 21, 2021  |  AML

The explosive growth of online gaming has been both a boon and bane as both players and fraudsters have flocked to gaming platforms — creating...

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Danske Bank Rebuked Over Lacking Money Laundering Controls
Danske Bank Rebuked Over Lacking Money Laundering Controls
October 20, 2021  |  AML

Denmark-based Danske Bank has come under fire for lackluster protocols in place following a money laundering scandal, according to a Wednesday (Oct. 20) report from...

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No Phishing: Multilayered Defense Best Way to Keep Fraudsters Empty-Handed
No Phishing: Multilayered Defense Best Way to Keep Fraudsters Empty-Handed
October 19, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

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UK Bank NatWest Pleads Guilty in Money Laundering Case
UK Bank NatWest Pleads Guilty in Money Laundering Case
October 07, 2021  |  AML

U.K. bank NatWest pleaded guilty to three criminal charges stemming from its failure to avert the laundering of close to 400 million pounds, or $544 million,...

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Remittances Remain a Huge Business: PSP to Benefit By Offering Blockchain Compatibility
Remittances Remain a Huge Business: PSP to Benefit By Offering Blockchain Compatibility
October 01, 2021  |  International

Remittances are a dominant pillar for economic development in lower- and middle-income countries with a substantial migrant demographic. These foreign-based workers in developed countries regularly...

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