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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Huawei Transactions Flagged By HSBC AML Overseer
Huawei Transactions Flagged By HSBC AML Overseer
December 06, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

An overseer at HSBC flagged questionable transactions by Huawei Technologies, leading to the arrest of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou, according to a report...

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US Regulators Urge Tech Innovation To Combat Financial Crime
US Regulators Urge Tech Innovation To Combat Financial Crime
December 04, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Several regulatory agencies issued a joint statement Monday (Dec. 3) that urged banks to study and implement “where appropriate” methods that would bring innovate approaches...

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HSBC To Launch AML System With Google Cloud
HSBC To Launch AML System With Google Cloud
November 30, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

HSBC, one of the largest banks in the world, wants to launch its new cloud-based anti-money laundering risk management system by next year, according to Reuters....

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Danske Bank Charged In Money Laundering Scandal
Danske Bank Charged In Money Laundering Scandal
November 28, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Preliminary charges have been filed against Denmark’s biggest lender, Danske Bank, over allegations that it violated the country’s money laundering laws, according to a report...

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In The Age Of Algorithms, Will Banks Ever Graduate To True AI?
In The Age Of Algorithms, Will Banks Ever Graduate To True AI?
November 21, 2018  |  Artificial Intelligence

It’s the age of algorithms, but not all algorithms are the same — and not all of them constitute true AI. A new PYMNTS report...

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Société Générale Fined $1.34B For Violating US Sanctions
Société Générale Fined $1.34B For Violating US Sanctions
November 20, 2018  |  Legal

Société Générale S.A. of Paris, France has agreed to pay U.S. federal and state authorities $1.34 billion to resolve legal disputes due to the firm’s...

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Deputy AG Calls On Regulators To Tackle Crypto
Deputy AG Calls On Regulators To Tackle Crypto
November 19, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

To look into crimes involving digital currencies, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is looking for international support. He took on the topic at Interpol’s...

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Banks Steer Clear Of X-Border Transfers
Banks Steer Clear Of X-Border Transfers
November 16, 2018  |  International

Amid stricter checks for money laundering, banks are moving away from the international money transfer practice known as correspondent banking. The shift could possibly cause...

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FinCEN Tightens Real Estate Cash-Buyer Reporting Threshold
FinCEN Tightens Real Estate Cash-Buyer Reporting Threshold
November 16, 2018  |  Regulation

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it has issued revised Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs), which will now require U.S. title insurance companies to...

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