As the ever-present threat of money laundering, fraud, and financial crime continues to cast a dark shadow over entire financial systems, compliance and AML professionals continue to play a pivotal role in the war against financial crime. Did you know … Read More
Author Archives: Natalie Davies
3 AML compliance priorities for 2024
In 2023, professionals dealing with financial crime and AML compliance were busy handling geopolitical unrest, economic fluctuations, and evolving criminal tactics. In 2024, experts expect more regulatory changes, increased use of technology, and new methods to fight financial crime. As … Read More
State of compliance trends report 2024
Data from over 130 compliance professionals from across the country. Insights and predictions on everything from AI and automation to cybersecurity risks and priorities for the year ahead. … Read More
What can AML professionals learn from Inventing Anna?
Inventing Anna, the 2022 Netflix series, takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the world of financial fraud and deception. While the show is undoubtedly entertaining, it also serves as a rich source of insights for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance … Read More
Unravelling financial crime in the remittance industry: The crucial role of ID&V in AML compliance
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial services, the remittance industry stands out as one that is vital for global transactions, fostering economic ties, and facilitating the flow of funds across borders. And yet, the AML risks associated with the sector … Read More
Behind the schemes: Inside the mind of a fraudster
In this article, we peel back the layers of deception and take a look at what makes fraudsters tick. With real-life case studies from an ex-fraudster, we take a look at the motives, strategies and evolving methodologies used by fraudsters. … Read More
What are the most common types of fraud?
In this article, we take a look at what fraud is, the most common types, and share some insight from an ex-fraudster into their motivations. … Read More
Year in review: The biggest financial crime cases and AML fines of 2023
2023 was far from a quiet year when it came to financial crime. Across the world, we witnessed a series of devastating fraud cases that left a lasting impact. Additionally, there were some eye-watering fines imposed on firms for Anti-Money … Read More
Essential AML requirements for regulated firms in the UK
With the evolving landscape of financial crimes, compliance professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring that their organisations adhere to essential AML requirements detailed in legislation such as The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the … Read More
Year in review: our most popular compliance articles from 2023
A deep-dive into our archive to see which topics the compliance profession found the most valuable in the last 12 months. … Read More