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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N26 Fined Almost $5M for AML Deficiencies
N26 Fined Almost $5M for AML Deficiencies
September 29, 2021  |  AML

German financial watchdog BaFin blasted online bank N26 for weak anti-money laundering (AML) controls and imposed a 4.25 million euro ($4.93 million) fine on the...

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AML/KYC: Obstacle or Opportunity for Banks and FinTechs
AML/KYC: Obstacle or Opportunity for Banks and FinTechs
September 28, 2021  |  Bank Regulation

Regulatory agencies and financial institutions (FIs) agree on the importance of protecting the banking ecosystem from illicit activity and fraudulent users, but the methodology of...

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Unraveling Opaque Web Of Corporate Ownership Helps FIs Expand Business Opportunities
Unraveling Opaque Web Of Corporate Ownership Helps FIs Expand Business Opportunities
September 20, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

It is getting harder for financial institutions to win what seems to be the endless war on financial crime. Incidences of money laundering, corruption continue...

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Crypto Firms Still Struggle to Comply With AML Regulations
Crypto Firms Still Struggle to Comply With AML Regulations
September 13, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency industry continues to gain momentum around the world, but a “significantly high” number of U.K. cryptocurrency firms have failed to meet regulations aimed...

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With Proper Regs, Crypto Could Be Crime-Fighter Rather Than Criminal Favorite
With Proper Regs, Crypto Could Be Crime-Fighter Rather Than Criminal Favorite
September 08, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S government has made a lot of noise in recent weeks about the need for tougher regulation in crypto to prevent it from being...

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Binance Adds Intermediate Verification To KYC For Added Security 
Binance Adds Intermediate Verification To KYC For Added Security 
August 20, 2021  |  Safety and Security

Cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance is integrating an intermediate verification stipulation for all users, adding to the startup’s know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML)...

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AML RightSource Acquires Data Science Firm QuantaVerse
AML RightSource Acquires Data Science Firm QuantaVerse
August 17, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

AML RightSource announced Tuesday (Aug. 17) its acquisition of data science automation firm QuantaVerse, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Jumio Links 150 Pct Revenue Growth To KYC Solutions
Jumio Links 150 Pct Revenue Growth To KYC Solutions
July 20, 2021  |  Authentication

Jumio, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity verification and KYC (know your customer) tools, on Tuesday (July 20) announced that both sales and revenue...

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Neobanks, Small FIs Face Heavy Lift Building Compliant AML Systems From Scratch
Neobanks, Small FIs Face Heavy Lift Building Compliant AML Systems From Scratch
July 09, 2021  |  AML

As a partner in the Financial Services and White Collar Litigation practices at O’Melveny as well as a former deputy chief of the U.S. Department...

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