All Financial Crime articles – Page 8
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NewsHalf of regulated firms report rise in financial crime
According to new data from SmartSearch, almost half of firms in the financial services in the UK have reported increasing levels of financial crime over the past year.
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WebinarHow to mitigate crypto risks with the right data-driven compliance strategy
Despite increased adoption of cryptocurrency across the world, some financial institutions continue to hold back from banking cryptocurrency businesses and investing resources to capitalize on its opportunities, in part because of the perception that it is impossible to control for illicit activity.
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NewsFATF identifies confiscation as New Zealand strength
New Zealand Police has a strong focus on confiscation of proceeds of crime, backed by a top-level target for the volume of criminal assets to be restrained, says the Financing Action Task Force (FATF). The goal is NZ$500m (US$350m, €297m) this year.
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VideoGRCTV: Emerging Financial Crime Threats and How To Combat Them
Access this episode on demand, as we delve into Emerging Financial Crime Threats and How to Combat Them.
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VideoGRC TV: Fantastic Shell Companies and Adapting to ESG
Access this episode on demand, as we delve into fantastic shell companies and where to find them, along with adapting to ESG and what metrics matter most.
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NewsUAE and China pledge AML/CFT cooperation
The anti-money laundering agencies of the United Arab Emirates and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost efforts in the anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) field.
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NewsSFO launches money laundering and fraud probe into care home investor
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in the UK is investigating entrepreneur Gavin Woodhouse plus individuals and companies associated with him for suspected money laundering and fraud.
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NewsNamibia moves to introduce unexplained wealth orders
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) in Namibia is working on introducing unexplained wealth orders to help prevent financial crime.
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EventFinCrime Global: A Global Live Stream Experience
FinCrime Global brings together a globally engaged audience to discuss, challenge, debate and address how we can make the world a safer place. Staying informed, connected and part of the solution has never been so important.
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EventFraud & Loss Prevention: A one-day livestream experience
8 December 2021: A one-day livestream experience bringing together thought-leaders, experts and senior industry leaders to debate the latest issues surrounding fraud & loss prevention.
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NewsNew Zealand bank to pay penalty for money-laundering failures
The TSB in New Zealand has agreed to pay NZ$3.85m (US$2.67m, €2.27m) in penalties after acknowledging a failure to comply with anti-money laundering rules.
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NewsDutch turn AML spotlight on second-hand lease car trade
The government and banks in the Netherlands are turning their attention to the second-hand lease car market in their fight against money laundering.
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NewsEC proposes setting up AML agency
The European Commission plans to create an EU authority to fight money laundering, along with new legislation to strengthen anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing (AML/CFT) rules.
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NewsIsle of Man refreshes AML strategy
The government of the Isle of Man – an important international banking centre – has released an updated policy to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
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WebinarTackling the Expanding ‘Shadow IT’ Environment
The ever-growing extension of the official IT environment is one of the biggest challenges for digital forensics practitioners today.
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WebinarInstant payments need instant screening
Everyday millions, if not billions, of transactions flow through the financial system. At the same time the consumer and commercial demand for instant payments is increasing, shrinking the transaction processing window.
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NewsMalta ‘given deadline’ to exit FATF’s greylist
The Maltese government has reportedly agreed to implement an action plan with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to leave the organisation’s greylist by January 2023.
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NewsFinCEN has turned its attention to crypto
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has identified cryptocurrencies as one of the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) priorities.
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NewsHead of Guernsey’s new financial crime agency seeks tougher powers
Kevin Davis, director of the Economic and Financial Crime Bureau in Guernsey, is working on acquiring greater powers to seize illegally acquired cash and property.
