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Regulation Focus Series | Article 5: Switzerland & FINMA

While it’s mostly known for being a picturesque, mountainous country with one of the most advanced financial sectors in the world, Switzerland is also home to a dynamic virtual asset space. And although the country may have a reputation for banking secrecy, Swiss financial institutions and VASPs must adhere to strict KYC regulations designed to prevent money laundering and other illegal activities.

18 May 2023
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Regulation Focus Series | Article 4: Singapore and MAS

Singapore is a major global financial hub that is well known for its forward-thinking approach to regulation and business-friendly tax and legal system. The island nation has created some of the world’s most advanced AML/CFT regimes that place robust and effective KYC requirements at their center. For this regulatory focus article, we take a look at what those are and how they can be met with digital KYC solutions.

11 Apr 2023
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Regulation Focus Series | Article 3: United States and FinCen

As the world’s largest economy, the US is undoubtedly a global center of financial activity – and it has an advanced compliance regime to go with it. US financial regulations can be complex and are enforced by a number of government agencies, including the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This article explores what those regulations are and how regulated businesses can comply.

28 Feb 2023
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Regulation Focus Series | Article 2: Malta and MFSA KYC AML Regulations

Malta has emerged as a bastion of financial services activity in the European Union as a result of its progressive regulatory and tax regimes. In this second article in our Regulation Focus Series, we explore Malta’s KYC/AML regime and rules – and how CASPs, VASPs and other financial service providers can effectively meet their compliance responsibilities. 

12 Dec 2022