Compliance

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

Compliance, Regulatory Series

Regulation Focus Series | Article 1: Cayman Islands and CIMA

In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)’s KYC/AML rules and regulations for financial service providers and VASPs — and what an effective risk-based approach to due diligence and compliance will look like for businesses operating in this traditional bastion of banking and corporate secrecy.

7 Nov 2022

Compliance, Fund management, Uncategorized

Key pillars of an AML & KYC strategy for fund managers

Private fund managers need to balance a complex range of considerations in their operations – from risk and return on investment (ROI) to long-term investment strategies and compliance with financial regulations. In this article, we outline six key pillars of an AML & KYC strategy that can help fund managers realize their compliance goals.

23 Sep 2022

Compliance, Cryptocurrency, FINMA

FINMA Regulations for Crypto Companies in Switzerland

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is a private, independent regulatory body with authority over various Financial Institutions, including VASPs. Crypto companies doing business in the country need to comply with FINMA regulations. In this article, we explain what those regulations are – and how to meet them efficiently with compliance software.

30 Jun 2022

Compliance, Travel Rule

FATF Releases Updated VASP Guidance for public consultation

As promised following its plenary session in February, the FATF has now released its draft guidance for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) for public consultation. In this article, we take a look at some of the key updates and suggestions.

29 Mar 2021

Compliance, Compliance Software, KYC Software, Travel Rule

Comparing Travel Rule Compliance Solutions

SelfKey’s Compliance Hub Solution has been designed to make compliance with the FATF’s Travel Rule more simple, effective and safer both for VASPs and their customers. This article explores how it does just that, adding to an already vibrant ecosystem of projects building solutions to this challenge.

1 Dec 2020

Compliance, Compliance Software, Customer Onboarding Tool, KYC, KYC Software

KYC Automation: The Crypto Exchange Solution

As global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation expands to include crypto companies and exchanges, the rising costs and complexity of compliance have quickly become apparent. Luckily, advanced Know Your Customer (KYC) automation tools can provide a welcome solution for companies in the crypto space seeking to streamline customer onboarding while keeping on the right side of regulation.

16 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

Compliance, Cryptocurrency, FATF, Regulation, Travel Rule

FATF Travel Rule for VASPs: Challenges and Next Steps

In June 2019, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updated its Travel Rule to include VASPs. A year on, VASPs and national regulators still face many challenges in implementing the Recommendation. However, positive steps have been taken to help bring the growing sector into the regulatory fold of the broader financial industry.

18 Sep 2020

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