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.

AML

Leonteq Says It’s Not Aware of French Regulators Reporting Irregularities

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  |  Legal & 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.  Get the Full...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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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  |  Legal & 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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US Money Laundering Fight May Soon Turn Corner
US Money Laundering Fight May Soon Turn Corner
February 28, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Is the tide turning in America’s war on money laundering? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Raiffeisen Bank International Discloses Investigation by Austrian Financial Regulator FMA
Raiffeisen Bank International Discloses Investigation by Austrian Financial Regulator FMA
February 22, 2024  |  AML

Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) disclosed Thursday (Feb. 22) that it is being investigated by Austria’s financial regulator, FMA, over alleged anti-money laundering (AML) failures. Get the Full...

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Whistleblowers Allege Inadequate Customer Due Diligence by Cash App
Whistleblowers Allege Inadequate Customer Due Diligence by Cash App
February 16, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Federal financial regulators are reportedly investigating allegations made by two whistleblowers regarding Cash App. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Hawk AI Appoints Napier Veteran Robin Lee APAC General Manager
Hawk AI Appoints Napier Veteran Robin Lee APAC General Manager
February 16, 2024  |  Personnel

Hawk AI, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology for fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) surveillance, has appointed Robin Lee as general manager for the Asia-Pacific (APAC)...

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PortX, Hummingbird Partner to Fight Financial Crime
PortX, Hummingbird Partner to Fight Financial Crime
February 06, 2024  |  Partnerships

PortX, an integration technology company for financial institutions (FIs), has teamed with compliance platform Hummingbird. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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