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.
Senators Unveil Bipartisan Bill Outlawing Algorithmic Stablecoins
Senators Unveil Bipartisan Bill Outlawing Algorithmic Stablecoins
April 17, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Two U.S. lawmakers have introduced legislation to govern the use of stablecoins. The legislation, announced Wednesday (April 17) by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) would...

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Investigation Into Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Arm Underscores Scrutiny of AML and Onboarding Efforts 
Investigation Into Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Arm Underscores Scrutiny of AML and Onboarding Efforts 
April 11, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Anti-money laundering (AML) defenses might begin at the point of onboarding. The needs are for all manner of firms — and especially banks and investment...

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Oracle Introduces AI-Powered Anti-Money Laundering Service for Banks
Oracle Introduces AI-Powered Anti-Money Laundering Service for Banks
April 08, 2024  |  AML

Oracle Financial Services introduced an artificial intelligence-powered cloud service that helps banks mitigate anti-money laundering (AML) risks. The new Oracle Financial Services Compliance Agent “identifies and remediates vulnerabilities,”...

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FinCEN’s Look at Banks’ Customer ID Efforts Points the Way to Increased Digitization
FinCEN’s Look at Banks’ Customer ID Efforts Points the Way to Increased Digitization
April 04, 2024  |  Banking

The fraudsters are wilier than ever. The dark web offers all manner of details up for sale, from email addresses to Social Security numbers. And...

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FinCEN Seeks Comments on Modernizing Customer Identification Program Requirements
FinCEN Seeks Comments on Modernizing Customer Identification Program Requirements
March 28, 2024  |  Regulation

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requested comments on its Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements for banks. The agency is exploring ways to modernize these requirements and...

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Seven in 10 Financial Institutions Use AI and ML to Combat Fraud
Seven in 10 Financial Institutions Use AI and ML to Combat Fraud
March 26, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Recently, PYMNTS sat down with an array of experts and innovators in the artificial intelligence (AI) field to get their thoughts on how the technology...

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Leonteq Says It’s Not Aware of French Regulators Reporting Irregularities
Leonteq Says It’s Not Aware of French Regulators Reporting Irregularities
March 06, 2024  |  Regulation

Swiss-listed investment services company Leonteq said Wednesday (March 6) it was unaware that French regulators told prosecutors of possible irregularities at the firm.  The firm told...

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FATF Updates List of Countries Needing ‘Increased Monitoring’
FATF Updates List of Countries Needing ‘Increased Monitoring’
February 29, 2024  |  AML

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added new countries to its “increased monitoring” list. FATF, which sets global standards for anti-money laundering and countering the financing...

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UK Electronic-Money Company Transactive Systems to Cease Operations
UK Electronic-Money Company Transactive Systems to Cease Operations
February 28, 2024  |  Regulation

Transactive Systems, an electronic-money company in the United Kingdom, is reportedly ceasing operations following the revocation of one of its licenses due to concerns about...

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