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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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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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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