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Expected Changes For Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (6AMLD)

The EU will implement the Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (6AMLD), a new directive due to some uncertainties in 5AMLD. With the 6AMLD, the EU aims to identify money laundering crimes and focus more on sanctions deeply.

AML and KYC Guide For Mobile Payment Providers

Mobile payment providers and all other financial businesses have to have a compliance program according to AML / CFT obligations and implement it. A compliance program includes the company's AML compliance officer ...

AML and KYC Guide for Investment Companies

Investment companies invest in the accumulated capital of investors in financial securities. These mutual funds can be used by those who want to launder money. Therefore, investment companies have money laundering risks.

Online Video Games and Money Laundering

The methods used for money laundering are increasing and changing day by day. With the development of technology, the video games sector has also expanded considerably. The expansion of the video game industry has brought some crimes, for example, money laundering.

How to Use Criminals Money Mules Accounts?

A money mule is a kind of money laundering method that has been applied for years. Even if money mules are not directly involved in money-producing crimes, they are considered complicit partners.

Overview of the Insurance Industry's AML Compliance

The insurance industry all over the world faces money laundering risks. Due to large fund flows through the insurance industry, insurance companies have to comply with AML regulations.

Why are KYC and AML Compliance Important for the Gaming Industry?

The gaming industry is regulated by gaming regulators as it is at risk of financial crime. Gaming operators must not be vulnerable to money laundering and terrorist financing threats.