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Diversity in the financial world has been unavoidable. Once, personal finance only meant opening bank accounts in person at a branch. Those days feel lost to the past. Fintechs emerged to remedy various financial challenges and compete with traditional mortgage lenders and brick-and-mortar banks. They are moving with the times and emphasising digitalisation and customer … Continued
Financial crime networks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and more challenging to detect. As cross-border transactions increase in speed and volume, so does the challenge of keeping pace with the constantly evolving regulatory landscape. To combat this, regulators are enforcing tighter anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. The message is clear: if you want to stay compliant, you … Continued
As generative AI technology becomes more sophisticated, cybercriminals are leveraging deepfake technology and AI-powered tools to commit AI identity theft on an unprecedented scale. This comprehensive analysis examines the growing threat of AI-enabled fraud and explores how South Africa and global institutions respond to protect our digital identities. Artificial intelligence’s multifaceted operational and creative uses … Continued
Find out why the new Travel Rule provides a lifeline in standardising the ways that crypto asset service providers and adjacent entities share user data with other financial institutions.
Legacy banks vs. digital disruptors: Who wins the future of finance? Explore how digital disruptors are reshaping retail banking.
No two compliance journeys are the same and neither is our approach. In this article, RelyComply’s Customer Success Lead, Erin Daubinet, shares how we work hand-in-hand with enterprise teams to design AML solutions that scale with their business.
Detect risks in real-time, reduce false positives, and ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring global data sources for negative news. Protect your business—discover smarter AML solutions with RelyComply.
Stronger AML compliance regulations in 2025 mean businesses must upgrade their PEP screening to avoid costly fines and reputational damage. Learn how advanced PEP screening tools can safeguard your business and ensure AML compliance in an increasingly digital financial landscape.
In 2025, Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions will become critical for banks and financial institutions seeking to strengthen their anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks. Driven by increasing regulatory demands, sophisticated financial crimes and expectations for seamless customer experiences, emerging trends like decentralised identity (DCI) and perpetual KYC (pKYC) are reshaping how financial institutions approach compliance and … Continued
In December 2024, the South African Treasury published the draft AML/CTF Amendment Bill, now open for comment. This bill aims to harmonise five key acts and strengthen commitments to deter non-compliance, which has halted the country’s regulatory status on the world stage since February 2023. Beyond that, this Amendment Bill assists South Africa in preparing … Continued