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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Auditors Say EU Failed To Stop Misuse Of Funds
Auditors Say EU Failed To Stop Misuse Of Funds
January 10, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Auditors of the European Union said Thursday (Jan. 10) that the EU is failing to stop the misuse of funds to the tune of hundreds...

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Bitcoin Daily: China Launches Blockchain For Trade Finance; Coinbase Exec Jumps To Stablecoin
Bitcoin Daily: China Launches Blockchain For Trade Finance; Coinbase Exec Jumps To Stablecoin
January 06, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The China Banking Association (CBA) has announced the launch of a blockchain-based platform for trade finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Trulioo Launches Verification In Czech Republic, Slovakia
Trulioo Launches Verification In Czech Republic, Slovakia
January 03, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Trulioo, the global identity verification company, has announced that it now offers verification services to customers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia through its GlobalGateway...

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EU Wants Tougher AML Enforcement
EU Wants Tougher AML Enforcement
December 28, 2018  |  International

The vice president of the European Commission in charge of the euro, Valdis Dombrovskis, said Brussels wants more stringent enforcement of anti-money laundering (AML) rules...

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Brighterion CEO: 2018 Was The Year Of Artificial Intelligence
Brighterion CEO: 2018 Was The Year Of Artificial Intelligence
December 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Dr. Akli Adjaoute, CEO of Brighterion, wrote this AI-focused piece as part of our 2018 year-end eBook.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Can Comic Books Boost Compliance And AML Efforts?
Can Comic Books Boost Compliance And AML Efforts?
December 18, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Comic books (along with their more sophisticated cousins, graphic novels) are treated not only as literature these days by fans and many scholars, but they...

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UBS Fined $14.5M For Violating Bank Secrecy Act
UBS Fined $14.5M For Violating Bank Secrecy Act
December 17, 2018  |  Regulation

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has assessed a $14.5 million fine against UBS Financial Services...

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Credit Unions Assume New Role In AML Fight
Credit Unions Assume New Role In AML Fight
December 14, 2018  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions (CUs) aren’t law enforcement agencies by design. However, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations like the Bank Secrecy Act can force CUs into the uncomfortable...

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Vocalink: Freezing Mule Accounts With AML Tech
Vocalink: Freezing Mule Accounts With AML Tech
December 14, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Whoa, mule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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