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Expert analysis on compliance, AML, and financial regulation.
Facebook & Diem: the sensational entry in the financial world
Financial firmsMoney Laundering

Facebook & Diem: the sensational entry in the financial world

Diem is the cryptocurrency created by Facebook based on blockchain technology. Learn how it works and how it will revolutionize the world of banking.

19629323 July 2019
RBA - Risk Based Approach: strengths and weaknesses
Conduct RiskRisk

RBA - Risk Based Approach: strengths and weaknesses

What is the Risk-Based Approach in compliance and AML? Learn how RBA can help prevent and diminish risks associated to money laundering and terrorist financing.

44276825 June 2019
AML EWRA - How to conduct Anti-Money Laundering overall risk assessment?
RiskCompliance

AML EWRA - How to conduct Anti-Money Laundering overall risk assessment?

An AML EWRA overall risk assessment allows financial institutions to identify and appropriately manage the ML / FT risks to which they are exposed.

635931118 June 2019
EWRA - What is Business overall risk exposure assessment?
RiskCompliancePremium

EWRA - What is Business overall risk exposure assessment?

What is an Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment or EWRA? Learn how it helps entities understand what part of their business is most exposed to risks.

35499416 June 2019
Which Financial Abuses are associated with Prepaid Cards ?
Financial firmsKYC

Which Financial Abuses are associated with Prepaid Cards ?

How are prepaid cards abused for financial crime? Learn how criminals mis-use prepaid cards for money laundering, terrorist financing, and other criminal activities.

35142620 May 2019
6th AML Directive (AMLD6) : The European Harmonization
ComplianceFinancial firms

6th AML Directive (AMLD6) : The European Harmonization

What changes with the 6AMLD? Learn about the new rules concerning AML, sanctions, criminal activity, international co-operation, and reinforced punitive measures.

35058138 May 2019
Protection of Whistleblowers : What is the EU framework?
Financial firmsEuropean Commission

Protection of Whistleblowers : What is the EU framework?

What is the EU's Whistleblower Directive? Learn what a whistleblower is and how they are protected with the new European regulation.

1347448 May 2019
The Banking Industry & Regulatory Compliance Requirements
ComplianceFinancial firms

The Banking Industry & Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Regulatory Requirements & Compliance Risk: A big concern for banking and financial institutions. Learn about the impacts of failing to comply and the recent scandals involving banks.

54031523 April 2019
Inside RegTech - Regulatory Compliance Technology
Financial firmsMIFID

Inside RegTech - Regulatory Compliance Technology

What is Regulatory Technology or RegTech? Learn the difference with FinTech and how RegTech compliance helps organisations to process legal requirements more efficiently.

6027681 April 2019
KYC Business: tax havens, embargoes & sanctioned countries
ComplianceFinancial firms

KYC Business: tax havens, embargoes & sanctioned countries

What are financial sanctions and embargos? Learn about the countries considered as tax havens or non-cooperative economic nations by governments and international institutions.

2312931 April 2019
GDPR Privacy Update: Fines, penalties and recent sanctions
ComplianceFinancial firms

GDPR Privacy Update: Fines, penalties and recent sanctions

Explore the list of GDPR enforcement actions, fines, and penalties against companies, institutions, and organization grouped by countries and pecuniary amount.

30878919 February 2019
How to book a good consultant for your projects?
GovernanceCompliance

How to book a good consultant for your projects?

Hiring a consultant for your financial institution? Avoid mistakes and learn what you need to know before you choose to work with a consultancy firm!

1590968 November 2018