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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What’s Missing? How Money Launderers In The UK Remain Unchecked
What’s Missing? How Money Launderers In The UK Remain Unchecked
March 14, 2019  |  AML

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How Wells Fargo Uses AI, Biometrics To Fight Money Laundering
How Wells Fargo Uses AI, Biometrics To Fight Money Laundering
March 13, 2019  |  Digital Banking

With fraud attempts continually on the rise around the world, financial institutions have their work cut out for them. They must remain fully compliant with...

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Pan European Regulator: Key Weapon In Money Laundering War?
Pan European Regulator: Key Weapon In Money Laundering War?
March 12, 2019  |  Regulation

Among the latest headlines swirling in FinTech: Digital bank Revolut, based in the United Kingdom, has taken on an adviser, along with filling new positions,...

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How Wells Fargo Uses AI, Biometrics To Fight Money Laundering
How Wells Fargo Uses AI, Biometrics To Fight Money Laundering
March 12, 2019  |  Digital Banking

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AML Scandals Prompt Decrease In European Foreign Deposits
AML Scandals Prompt Decrease In European Foreign Deposits
March 11, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

In the wake of a slew of European money laundering scandals, deposits in the euro zone region from foreign countries dropped significantly in the latter...

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Revolut’s CFO Departs Amid AML Saga
Revolut’s CFO Departs Amid AML Saga
March 01, 2019  |  Digital Banking

Amid controversy around an anti-money laundering system, Revolut CFO Peter O’Higgins resigned from the firm. O’Higgins didn’t mention the issue in his resignation statement, according to...

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EU Report Calls For Finance Authorities, AML Oversight
EU Report Calls For Finance Authorities, AML Oversight
February 27, 2019  |  Regulation

European Union lawmakers released a report on Wednesday (Feb. 27) recommending that the EU create a police unit dedicated to the investigation of tax and...

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MUFG Bank Enters Consent Order With OCC Over AML Compliance
MUFG Bank Enters Consent Order With OCC Over AML Compliance
February 22, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

MUFG Bank, a Japan-based institution, announced on Friday (Feb. 22) that it was entering into a consent order with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller...

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Estonia AML Investigation Widens To Include Swedbank
Estonia AML Investigation Widens To Include Swedbank
February 20, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Estonia’s investigation of money laundering involving Danske Bank is widening to include Swedbank, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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