The Baltic countries – Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania – have rapidly become fintech hubs, making them increasingly attractive destinations for founders launching a startup or firms expanding from other parts of Europe. However, the Baltics have a complex geopolitical history, […]
Digital banks don’t face fundamentally different typologies or risk profiles to other financial institutions. However, their digital-first approach, rapid growth rate and focus on seamless onboarding can make them appealing targets for money launderers. Here, we explore the top typologies […]
HTB is working to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving financial crime landscape, and the growing sophistication of fraudsters. To support this work it was looking for a transaction monitoring and screening solution that would meet the needs of its growing customer base while safeguarding the bank’s reputation.
The buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) credit market is growing rapidly. Research suggests that up to 42% of global credit customers are interested in BNPL products while in the US alone, customers are expected to make almost $100 billion in retail purchases in […]
Regulated financial institutions around the world follow a similar process when it comes to reporting suspicions of money laundering via Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) disclosures to their regulator or law enforcement. However, there may be some deviation in how the […]
Insights on how to scale a compliance program in a cost-effective way, the role of machine learning, and the pros/cons of build vs buy.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union (EU) has been focused on creating strong sanctions against the Putin regime. While the attention has been on punishing Russia and creating incentives for them to stop, there has […]
Banks offering digital-first services are redefining how consumers worldwide access and interact with their money. This guide explores how digital banks can successfully build and scale an AML program.
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