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What Is The Reserve Bank Of New Zealand (RBNZ)? The Reserve Bank Of New Zealand (RBNZ) works to maintain the stability of New Zealand’s monetary and financial system and provides regulatory oversight for banks and other financial institutions. The RBNZ […]

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With authority over financial markets, FINMA is responsible for ensuring that financial institutions in Switzerland operate in compliance with the law. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) was established on 22 June 2007 as a merger of the Anti […]

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What is the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)? The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent government agency responsible for regulating the securities industry in the United States. In this capacity, it pursues a three-part mission: to protect […]

Image of What is a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer?

A Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer is the person responsible for ensuring compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, which aims to prevent and detect money laundering and other financial crimes. The Bank Secrecy Act is administered by the […]

PEP red flags

Many uncertainties and misunderstandings surround politically exposed persons (PEPs). Classifying a client as a PEP is part of the process that enables financial institutions (FIs) and designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) to assess the risks related to PEPs. Since […]

Wolfsberg Group

Overview of the Wolfsberg Group The Wolfsberg Group, an association of 13 global banks, is one of the several non-governmental organisations that are involved in managing the international economy. The group was founded in 2000 with the aim of contributing […]