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Difference Between Embezzlement and Money Laundering

Money laundering and embezzlement are challenging to detect, especially in their later stages.

08 May 2021

AML Regulations and the Regulators in the United States

In the US, AML regulations and regulators aim to develop strategies to prevent, detect and punish money laundering and terrorist financing.

06 May 2021

Film Industry and Money Laundering

Recently, money laundering has taken place behind the screen as well as in front of it.

05 May 2021

The Digital Euro: Characteristics Opportunities and Risks

The characteristics of digital currencies is basically built using the same mathematical-computer algorithms for Blockchain 'coins', nothing new for what has already been done for Cryptocurrencies.

04 May 2021

AML Monitoring in Capital Market: Detection Methods

Capital markets are internationally linked and largely liquid, making the large flows of capital an attractive target for money launderers.

03 May 2021

FAFT High-Risk and Monitored Jurisdictions

The FATF's policy of regularly reporting countries with poor AML/CFT regimes has proven successful.

01 May 2021

Cryptocurrency Scandals and Anti Money Laundering

According to research, cryptocurrency fraud has doubled in January. In the reports of the last months, it is seen that these numbers have increased.

30 April 2021

Differences in Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

Although money and terrorist financing are two very similar crimes, there are some differences between them.

30 April 2021

"Risk-Based Approach" Principle in Effective AML Framework

The risk-based approach is the realization of control in AML management according to the risk perception, appetite of the organizations, and the customers' risk level.

29 April 2021

How Has Brexit Affected KYC Compliance?

Brexit developments are a subject that has been followed with curiosity the world for the anti-money laundering sector since the beginning of 2021.

27 April 2021

Increased AML Risks In The Real Estate Sector

The real estate sector is under observation since productivity growth has been seen, made possible, above all, thanks to the very low-interest rates and to the greater issuance of economic liquidity by the Central Banks.

26 April 2021

Digitalization of KYC: Realise More Effective KYC Controls

Know Your Customer checks refer to the process of identifying customers, examining their financial history.

21 April 2021