On June 30, 2021, FinCEN published the first U.S. government-wide list of national priorities for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). FinCEN collaborated with the staff of several offices in the Department of the […]
BaFin put N26 on warning once again for their lax anti-money laundering controls, according to an announcement made by the German regulator on Tuesday, May 11. The digital bank has been ordered to “rectify deficiencies both in IT monitoring and […]
FATF’s latest guidance was a reminder to the VA, VASP, Ce/DeFi, and crypto communities that AML/CFT, KYC, TM, and payment transparency (aka “The Travel Rule”) are just as applicable to them as they are to traditional compliance professionals (TCPs). But […]
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (FSA), known as Finanstilsynet, is the primary government agency responsible for the supervision of Norway’s financial system and is tasked with oversight of all banks and financial institutions within the country. In its supervisory […]
Money laundering is a growing problem in the Netherlands, with estimates suggesting that around €16 billion in illegal funds is laundered there every year — money derived from a range of criminal activities, including drug trafficking, sexual exploitation and extortion. […]
What is the ACPR? The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) is the independent administrative authority in charge of supervising banks and insurance companies in France. Under the authority of the Banque de France, the ACPR is responsible […]
De-risking in AML: Strategies and alternatives In an era of increased regulatory scrutiny and expectation, and as AML failures result in high-profile financial penalties, banks and financial services firms around the world seek to mitigate the threats they face and […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is responsible for regulating India’s financial markets and maintaining economic stability. Established by the Reserve Bank of India Act 1934, and commencing operations on 1 April 1935, the Reserve Bank of India serves as […]
What Is BaFiN? BaFin is Germany’s financial regulator and is responsible for ensuring the stability and integrity of the German financial system. The Federal Financial Services Authority (BaFin) was established in 2002 to serve as the primary regulator of Germany’s […]
What is Japan’s FSA? Japan’s FSA (Financial Services Agency) is the principal regulatory body responsible for the stability of Japan’s financial system. Originally created in 1998 as an administrative wing of the Prime Minister’s Office, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) […]
The CFATF works to implement counter-measures against money laundering and terrorism financing across the Caribbean. What is the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force? The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) is an intergovernmental organization of 24 territories in and around […]
What is the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) South Africa? The Financial Intelligence Centre Act is South Africa’s primary anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing legislation. South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) was introduced in 2001, establishing the country’s Financial […]
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