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HKMA sanctions CITIC over AML breaches

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 09 Dec 2024

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has taken disciplinary actions against China CITIC International Limited (CITIC) and fined the financial institution USD 514,088 (HKD 4,000,000) over AML breaches. 

regulation, AML, CFT, banks, financial services

Harmoney acquires APPC to deliver unified compliance to financial institutions

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 28 Nov 2024

Harmoney has announced that it acquired APPC, the Forsides Group KYC and AML subsidiary, to offer financial institutions a comprehensive, all-in-one compliance solution. 

acquisition, financial institutions, AML, KYC, data, CFT

IDnow's YRIS solution gets Substantial Level of Assurance

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 12 Sep 2024

Germany-based ID verification platform IDnow has received Substantial Level of Assurance (LoA) from the French Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) for its YRIS digital wallet.

digital identity, identity verification, EIDAS, certification, AML, CFT

UAE augments financial crime regulations with AML strategy

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 09 Sep 2024

As part of the government’s 2024-2027 National Strategy for AML, CFT, and Proliferation Financing, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new regulations to mitigate financial crime. 

financial crime, fraud prevention, fraud detection, online security, regulation, AML, CFT

Hong Kong fines DBS Bank USD1.3 mln for AML law breaches

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 08 Jul 2024

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has fined the local arm of DBS Bank USD 1.3 million for non-compliance with anti-money laundering law.

money laundering, regulation, compliance, banking, CFT

TMNL adapts its operations to the AMLR

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 08 Jul 2024

Transaction Monitoring Netherlands (TMNL) has welcomed and adapted its business model and operations according to the EU's new Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AMLR).

money laundering, CFT, banks, AML, data privacy, online security

Monaco and Venezuela included on the FATF's grey list

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Jul 2024

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) organisation, has included both Monaco and Venezuela on its ‘grey list’. 

regulation, compliance, terrorism, CFT, AML, money laundering

US Treasury seeks public input on the use of AI

News | Payments General | 10 Jun 2024

The US Treasury has asked the public to share their input regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector.

artificial intelligence, financial services, cybersecurity, AML, CFT, compliance, regulation, financial institutions, financial data

BaFin imposes EUR 9.2 million fine on N26

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 21 May 2024

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has demanded that digital bank N26 pay nearly EUR 9.2 million due to the latter’s money laundering misconduct. 

regulation, financial services, AML, money laundering, terrorism, CFT

Frankfurt to host AMLA

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 28 Feb 2024

The European Council and the Parliament have reached an agreement to host the upcoming European Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Terrorist Financing (AMLA) in Frankfurt.

AML, money laundering, CFT, fraud management, fraud detection

Satchel partners with Napier

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 23 Jan 2024

Lithuania-based Electronic Money Institution (EMI) company Satchel has partnered with UK-based financial crime compliance regtech Napier to integrate the latter’s AML platform. 

partnership, AML, money laundering, CFT, online security, digital banking

EU to implement cash payment limit

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 23 Jan 2024

The European Parliament and the Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement to reduce money laundering and limit cash payments to a maximum of EUR 10,000. 

AML, money laundering, transaction laundering, regulation, fraud management, CFT

Canada's banking regulator to increase focus on ML issues

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 22 Jan 2024

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), Canada’s banking regulator, has announced that it intends to increase its focus on money laundering issues.

AML, money laundering, transaction laundering, CFT, online security

AMLYZE partners with Satchel

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 22 Jan 2024

Lithuania-based regtech AMLYZE has announced its partnership with Satchel, aiming to enhance digital banking compliance standards.

AML, CFT, KYC, partnership, digital banking

PayPal receives approval for crypto operations in the UK

News | Cryptocurrencies | 02 Nov 2023

PayPal has been registered by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer crypto asset services in the UK.

cryptocurrency, digital assets, regulation, AML, CFT, Brexit

Surecomp safeguards trade operations with Semsoft

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Nov 2023

Global provider of trade finance solutions Surecomp has integrated fintech Semsoft’s risk intelligence solution LESTR in its trade finance hub RIVO.

risk management, artificial intelligence, trade finance, data analytics, AML, CFT

AMLYZE partners with Shufti Pro to augment AML services

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 24 Oct 2023

Lithuania-based regtech AMLYZE has formed a strategic partnership with identity verification service provider Shufti Pro to enhance its anti-financial crime solutions.

KYC, identity theft, KYB, partnership, CFT, AML

Taiwan and El Salvador collaborate on crypto regulation

News | Cryptocurrencies | 18 Sep 2023

Taiwan’s Crypto Association has engaged with El Salvador for guidance in establishing stronger crypto regulations.

cryptocurrency, regulation, AML, CFT, cryptocurrency exchange

Mercuryo joins FinTech FinCrime Exchange to fight financial crime

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 29 Aug 2023

Payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo has become a member of the international initiative FinTech FinCrime Exchange (FFE) aimed at combating financial crime.

fraud prevention, AML, CFT, cybersecurity, fintech

Starling Bank partners with Napier

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 18 Jul 2023

UK-based digital challenger bank Starling Bank has partnered with intelligent compliance technology company Napier to better fight financial crime.

partnership, compliance, AML, CFT, transaction monitoring, banking, fintech, challenger bank, financial crime, regtech