Compliance, KYC Software AML 101: The 10 Most Common Red FlagsAML 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, CTF A Primer on Adverse MediaWe’ve all seen adverse media, also known as negative news, but did you know that is it essential to AML compliance? Here’s everything you need to know. 27 Feb 2020
AML, Compliance, CTF Transaction Monitoring – What is It and Why Does It Matter?Transaction monitoring is a vital part of preventing money laundering and terrorist financing. Here’s your comprehensive guide including suspicious activity reports and transaction laundering. 17 Feb 2020
AML, Banks, CTF, Sanction Screening Sanctions 101We’ve all heard of sanctions, but how could they impact your business? Here’s all you need to know about sanctions. 5 Feb 2020
AML, CTF, FATF, KYC An Overview of the FATF RecommendationsThe Financial Action Task Force has a list of 40 recommendations to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Here are the highlights. 16 Jan 2020
AML, Banks, CTF, Money Laundering Westpac – Australia’s Largest Money Laundering ScandalJust last month, the Westpac money laundering scandal broke. The details are still being revealed, but here is what we know so far about Australia’s largest money laundering scandal. 3 Dec 2019
AML, Banks, CTF, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing Commonwealth Bank – The Million Dollar Money Laundering Scandal You’ve Never Hear OfAustralia is known for it’s wildlife and natural wonders, but it’s also a money laundering sanctuary. Here we cover the biggest Australian money laundering scandal to date. 12 Oct 2019
AML, CTF, KYC A primer on identification documents for KYC and AMLIdentification Documents are the backbone of most KYC and AML procedures. Here we explain this increasingly complex topic and show you how best to tackle it. 25 Sep 2019
AML, CTF, FATF, KYC What is the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?In 1989 the G-7 established the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in order to help fight the rising tide of international money laundering. Importantly, FATF cannot pass legislation, but instead provides a framework, which the 38 member states try to implement. 27 May 2019
AML, Blockchain, Compliance, CTF, Money Laundering The History Of Money LaunderingMoney laundering is a practice almost as old time itself. From as early as 2000 BCE, wealthy Chinese merchants would move their profits outside of China, as the government did not support commercial trading. They would then reinvest their smuggled funds into other enterprises, a technique still used today. 25 Apr 2019