AML

AML 101: The 10 Most Common Red Flags

AML red flags are warning signs that an individual or business presents a higher risk of engaging in money laundering and other illicit financial activity. By establishing structured and consistent methods for identifying red flags, regulated businesses can optimize their AML processes and effectively meet their compliance challenges. In this article, we outline the top 10 AML red flags — and how to detect and deal with them using automated KYC solutions.

24 Mar 2023

AML, Compliance, Fund management

AML and KYC regulations for Fund Administrators and Managers

Fund managers and administrators are key drivers of economic activity and are involved in virtually all sectors of the world economy – which makes the particularly vulnerable to exploitation for financial crime. In this article, we’ll be covering some of the key AML and KYC regulations that apply to fund managers/administrators globally, as well as in some of the major fund management centers.

22 Nov 2022

AML, CDD, Compliance Software

What does Customer Due Diligence (CDD) mean for Crypto Companies?

CDD measures have a lot of crossover with standard KYC processes, though they’re designed to not only identify a customer, but also assess the risks they pose. By undertaking effective CDD, crypto companies can ensure they know who they are dealing with, and scale securely and efficiently.

8 Jun 2022

AML, Regulation

Most Common Reporting Mistakes in KYC / AML Compliance

With the demand on compliance teams growing by the day, it’s no easy task for many smaller financial institutions and VASPs to keep up with the demands of global regulatory authorities. For this first article of 2022, we’ll be focusing on some of the major reporting mistakes human compliance teams can make – and how automated KYC can improve the process.

4 Jan 2022

AML, Aml And Kyc Tool

KYC for AML/CTF Compliance in the UAE’s Precious Metals and Stones Sector

KYC-Chain’s end-to-end solution is helping precious metal and stone-trading companies active in the UAE’s vibrant economic ecosystem to remain compliant with its evolving laws – and reducing the risk of the space being exploited by criminals.

2 Aug 2021

AML, Aml And Kyc Tool, CDD, Travel Rule

KYC Vs Travel Rule Compliance: What’s the Difference?

Two terms that are of key importance in any discussions on crypto compliance issues are Know Your Customer (KYC) and the Travel Rule. In this article we explain what they are, how they differ and how they’re related.

28 Jan 2021

AML, KYC, KYC Software, RegTech

Balancing Technology with Human Insight: AML in 2020 and Beyond

While impressive, giant steps have been made in the way technology is used to optimize global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) efforts, technology still can’t – and probably shouldn’t – replace the role humans have to play in designing and directing AML efforts, research and policy prescriptions.

8 Oct 2020

AML, Compliance, KYC Software, UBOs

UBO Reporting Requirements Expand Globally

As Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) transparency becomes a vital feature of the financial crime landscape, regulatory authorities around the world are strengthening and expanding their reporting requirements for companies.

1 Oct 2020

AML, Compliance, Kyc Solution

Corporate KYC: Challenges and Solutions

While KYC is usually discussed in terms of the information individuals must provide to onboarding institutions, Corporate KYC procedures tend to be more detailed, complicated, and by extension costly. Here we discuss the challenges of Corporate KYC and the solutions that are becoming available to overcome them.

24 Sep 2020