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Expert analysis on compliance, AML, and financial regulation.
How is money laundered through football?
ComplianceAML

How is money laundered through football?

Money laundering in football is a global problem that affects the sport's reputation. Learn about how it's used for criminal purposes, the methods used, and the legislation to safeguard the sport.

20034815 May 2023
How are ESG-related assets used for greenwashing?
ComplianceFinancial firms

How are ESG-related assets used for greenwashing?

How are ESG assets misused for greenwashing? Learn what is greenwashing, how accusations affect companies, how fund managers greenwash ESG assets, and a lot more.

11135227 April 2023
How is e-commerce used for money laundering?
ComplianceKYC

How is e-commerce used for money laundering?

E-commerce has revolutionized the way we do business but has also been used for criminal purposes. Learn how how legislation is tackling the problem.

14576729 March 2023
What are the EU's Anti-Money Laundering Directives?
ComplianceAMLPremium

What are the EU's Anti-Money Laundering Directives?

What are the main EU directives related to money laundering and terrorist financing? This article explains the characteristics and history of the six EU AML directives.

16336815 March 2023
The effectiveness of financial sanctions and embargos
ComplianceRussia

The effectiveness of financial sanctions and embargos

Are financial sanctions and embargoes effective in deterring rogue states? Learn the history of sanctions, the pros and cons, and failures and successes

11076628 February 2023
What are worldwide AML regulations for cryptocurrency ?
RiskCompliance

What are worldwide AML regulations for cryptocurrency ?

What are AML regulations concerning the cryptocurrency sector? Learn about why we need regulations, who is concerned, and examples of cryptolaundering

12581615 February 2023
What is the impact of the EU whistleblowing legislation?
ComplianceData Security

What is the impact of the EU whistleblowing legislation?

What impact did the EU's 2019 directive on whistleblowing have? Learn the legal repercussion of a leak, how entities are impacted, and what the status is in Belgium

7087923 January 2023
Why are PEPs under increased scrutiny?
Conduct RiskCompliancePremium

Why are PEPs under increased scrutiny?

As PEPs are a controversial topic in the banking sector, it is important to conduct enhanced due diligence to minimise the risk.

158771328 December 2022
What are financial crime threats in the metaverse?
ComplianceKYC

What are financial crime threats in the metaverse?

What financial crimes could take place in the metaverse? Learn how theft, terrorist financing, and money laundering could undermine metaverse platforms.

927775 October 2022
How is real estate used for money laundering?
ComplianceFinancial SanctionsPremium

How is real estate used for money laundering?

How do criminals use real estate to launder money? Learn how gatekeepers play an important role, examples of real estate crime, and tips for AML professionals

304621018 May 2022
GDPR: inspiring data protection worldwide
ComplianceEuropean Commission

GDPR: inspiring data protection worldwide

How has GDPR influenced data protection legislation internationally? Learn how Brazil's LGPD, China's PIPL, and many more were inspired by the European regulation.

12359325 January 2022
Dawn of disruption: predicting AML in the next decade
RiskCompliance

Dawn of disruption: predicting AML in the next decade

What does the future hold for AML professionals? Learn how AI, Internet of Things, invisible banking, and quantum computing is shaping the future of AML

15473529 November 2021