Advancements in RegTech are having a crucial effect on financial services’ approach to achieving AML compliance. Automation processes can provide accurate real-time risk alerts and continuous KYC, reducing manual work and, more importantly, the threat of laundered money moving through the system. Fuelling this tech revolution is AI, whose generative functions are reshaping operational processes … Continued
Concerning anti-money laundering (AML), financial institutions face increasing pressure to stay ahead of sophisticated financial crime tactics and stringent regulatory requirements. Traditional periodic know-your-customer (KYC) reviews are no longer sufficient – customer information can become outdated quickly, leaving institutions vulnerable to financial crimes and non-compliance risks. Enter perpetual KYC (pKYC), also known as continuous KYC monitoring, a game-changing … Continued
We are pleased to announce the latest addition to our platform, goAML, the standard software application tool to support reporting capabilities for Financial Intelligence Units’ (FIU) anti-money laundering (AML) and countering terrorist financing (CFT) measures. With more than 60 member states worldwide using goAML – and counting! – we’re excited to join the global community in strengthening … Continued
Staying compliant relies heavily on a financial company’s operational arm. Under the watchful eyes of regulatory bodies, it’s imperative to provide evidence for adequate anti-money laundering (AML) systems. This is not relatively easy if data is juggled between multiple platforms and people. And without an audit trail, potentially harmful criminal activity can slip out of … Continued
With digitalisation playing a significant part in our lives, it’s no different for modern AML compliance. However, regulatory technology (RegTech) cannot work best alone. Human ingenuity still plays its role in solving the problems that permeate financial services regarding money laundering, terrorist financing and other crimes; it’s calculated that around 99.8% of laundered money is still untraced, while … Continued
In today’s era of mass digital payments and financial transactions, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance has become critical for banks, financial institutions, and other regulated businesses. Technology is now vital to run an effective intelligence-driven AML programme – your software should provide the automation and analytics that compliance teams need to accurately identify financial crime risks amidst … Continued
Staying on the right side of regulators is a major concern for financial institutions worldwide. Misunderstanding compliance measures may lead to hefty anti-money laundering fines (AML) that can damage reputations and bottom lines. In the UK and South Africa, regulators have doled out multi-million pound/rand penalties to banks, insurers and others for significant compliance failures in recent … Continued
Robust legal support for AML Whistleblower Protection is crucial to encourage reporting and safeguard those who speak up to help prevent financial crimes including money laundering and terrorist financing. Whistleblowers who report suspicious transactions or activities can provide invaluable insights that allow authorities to detect and prosecute crimes that may otherwise go unnoticed. However, potential … Continued
Our world has been built by culture. It’s an inescapable part of humankind, comprising behaviours, communication systems, customs and schools of thought. Evolving cultures stemming from ancient civilisations all the way to the present day teach us about the various ways we can solve societal problems and progress. In that regard, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance for … Continued
The concept of Beneficial Ownership transparency has recently taken centre stage in AML compliance and the combating of financial crime. Understanding who owns or controls a company or asset—the so-called “beneficial owner”—is crucial for promoting accountability and integrity across financial systems worldwide. This article will explore the significance of beneficial ownership, the current regulations and challenges … Continued