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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Report: Wise Implements Regulator’s Recommendations to Bolster AML Programs
Report: Wise Implements Regulator’s Recommendations to Bolster AML Programs
November 29, 2024  |  AML

FinTech Wise reportedly has implemented a European regulator’s recommendations to bolster its anti-money laundering (AML) programs. Wise was forced into a formal remediation plan after the National...

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Lawmakers Question US Banking Relationship With Hong Kong
Lawmakers Question US Banking Relationship With Hong Kong
November 25, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Two U.S. lawmakers reportedly want the country to rethink its banking relationship with Hong Kong. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, sent a letter to...

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Report: TD Bank Close to Adding Compliance Monitors
Report: TD Bank Close to Adding Compliance Monitors
November 25, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

TD Bank reportedly is working to select compliance monitors to track its progress on risk and controls and report to regulators, as ordered by the U.S....

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Regulators Tell House Committee They’ll Pause New Banking Rules
Regulators Tell House Committee They’ll Pause New Banking Rules
November 20, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

There’ll be a moratorium on new banking rules — at least for a bit. A trio of the top financial services industry regulators told the...

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BioCatch Unveils ‘Behavior-Based’ Financial Crime Intelligence Network
BioCatch Unveils ‘Behavior-Based’ Financial Crime Intelligence Network
November 20, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud prevention firm BioCatch launched what it called “the world’s first interbank, behavior-based, financial crime intelligence-sharing network.” The BioCatch Trust Network is designed to protect...

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Surging Business Innovation Puts Compliance Role at Center of Growth
Surging Business Innovation Puts Compliance Role at Center of Growth
November 15, 2024  |  B2B Payments

From blockchain to artificial intelligence (AI) and embedded finance, innovation within B2B is continually reaching new heights. The rise of advanced technologies has created unprecedented...

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Report: US Government Investigating Citigroup’s Anti-Money Laundering Policies
Report: US Government Investigating Citigroup’s Anti-Money Laundering Policies
November 14, 2024  |  AML

U.S. government agencies are reportedly investigating Citigroup’s anti-money laundering (AML) policies and its ties to a sanctioned Russian official. The Department of Justice (DOJ), the...

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Regulators: Financial Crime Enforcement Will Remain Priority Under Trump
Regulators: Financial Crime Enforcement Will Remain Priority Under Trump
November 14, 2024  |  Regulation

Banking regulators say a change in presidential administrations won’t change their approach to financial crime. While Donald Trump may be focused on deregulation, banking industry...

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UK’s FCA Fines Metro Bank $21 Million for Money Laundering Protection Lapses
UK’s FCA Fines Metro Bank $21 Million for Money Laundering Protection Lapses
November 12, 2024  |  AML

The United Kingdom’s finance regulator fined Metro Bank for failing to monitor money laundering risks. The Financial Conduct Authority said Metro must pay 16.7 million...

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