AML

Investor Verification and KYC for Blockchain Companies

Investors come in countless shapes, sizes and levels of risk. And while investment is an integral component of the global economy, it nevertheless carries risk for both investors and investees. In this article, we take a look at what an identity verification and enhanced due diligence process for investors can look like using an automated KYC platform.

24 Nov 2023

Aml And Kyc Tool, Compliance Software, KYC-Chain News

KYC-Chain’s Ongoing AML Monitoring Tool

Just because a customer is low-risk when they’re onboarded, that doesn’t mean they always will be. With KYC-Chain’s new Ongoing AML Monitoring tool, managers can easily configure how often to carry out checks on onboarded customers to detect any changes to their AML risk credentials and scores.

10 Aug 2022

DeFi, KYC

KYC for DeFi Platforms

The proliferation of DeFi platforms and services has brought enormous changes and opportunities to financial services. It has also attracted the attention of global regulators whose task is to prevent money laundering and other forms of criminal and terrorist financing. DeFi platforms can implement automated KYC onboarding that ensures compliance, prevents fraud and builds trust – while maintaining their decentralized credentials.

11 Feb 2022

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

Compliance

Ireland Finally Adopts 5AMLD: What Now for Crypto Companies?

Ireland has finally transposed 5AMLD into its national law. This means the country’s Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) will be treated and regulated just like traditional financial institutions – posing both challenges and opportunities for the nascent industry.

10 Sep 2020

AML, Europe

The Russian Laundromat

How was over $20 billion laundered out of Russia over the course of four years? Read the full story of the Russian Laundromat.

6 Mar 2020

AML, Compliance, CTF

A Primer on Adverse Media

We’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, Europe

6AMLD – The Next Big Thing in AML Regulation

As of June 2021, the 6th AML Directive comes into effect in Europe. Get to know the key changes and starting taking the steps towards compliance now.

21 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