FinCrime Job Focus: Francesa Dowling, Head of Compliance, Amaiz
In our latest reader Q&A, Francesa Dowling argues that compliance should never be seen as a tick-box exercise
The attacks on DeFi as a money laundering threat don’t stand up
Recent research has described Decentralised Finance (DeFI) as the “next major threat vector for money laundering.” Ben Whitby, ahead of his appearance at the FinCrime World Forum later this month, argues this accusation does not reflect reality.
‘Overstretched’ FinCEN needs technological innovation and more funding, says think tank
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN) in the United States needs more funding and a ‘Manhattan Project’ to develop new technologies in order to be more effective against money laundering, a think tank has said.
FATF executive secretary calls for end to AML ‘box-ticking’ culture
The executive secretary of the Financial Action Task Force has said there is a need to ensure Anti Money Laundering (AML) professionals “stop just ticking boxes”
EBA updates guidelines on AML/CTF risk factors
The European Banking Authority has published revised detailed guidance on Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) risk factors.
New Zealand issues first formal warning to a real estate agency chain under updated AML law
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has issued a formal warning to a large real estate agency chain.
UAE’s AML journey: radical change or more of the same?
The United Arab Emirates has long been a magnet for illicit funds, for a whole host of often deep-rooted economic, historical, geographical and cultural reasons. But with the Financial Action Task Force calling for urgent action, the Gulf state has recently shown signs of flexing its regulatory muscles, but can it really adequately tackle financial crime?
Authorities shut down trafficking and laundering network that made profit of €14 million
Law enforcement agencies have dismantled a cross-border human trafficking and laundering ring, raiding properties and arresting 38 suspects in France, Romania and Moldova.
FATF adds four countries to AML ‘grey list’ following plenary
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added the Cayman Islands, Burkina Faso, Morocco, and Senegal to its ‘grey list’ of countries under supervision.
Blaming company formation agents misses the bigger picture about AML in the UK
The National Crime Agency is planning a crack down on company formation agents as part of an AML drive. However, John Binns argues the problems are due to more significant holes in the UK’s financial crime safety net
A strong compliance programme “should be part of a company’s DNA” says head of UK’s SFO
The head of the United Kingdom’s economic crimes investigative agency has stressed the need for companies to have a strong compliance programme.
New AML rules in US increase credit risk for banks globally, warns rating agency
New anti-money laundering legislation in the United States intensifies credit risks for non-US banks, a major rating agency has warned.
Indonesia set to expand AML regulation for fintechs
Indonesia will soon approve a regulation to stem money laundering and terrorism financing by requiring more financial technology companies to report suspicious transactions, the head of its financial intelligence agency has said.
UK cyber fraud efforts ‘hampered by uncertain definitions and measurement’ warns think tank
A “worrying” lack of certainty about the definition, understanding and measurement of cyber fraud is hampering efforts to tackle cyber fraud, a United Kingdom think tank has warned.
Former Europol director to kick off two days of debate at FinCrime World Forum
Sir Rob Wainwright will kick off two days of debate, insight and virtual networking at the FinCrime World Forum next month.