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The importance of conducting risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential money laundering and terrorism financing risks.
In an increasingly interconnected world, the fight against money laundering (ML) and terrorism financing (TF) has become a top priority for governments, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions. Conducting effective money laundering and terrorism risk assessments is a crucial step in identifying and evaluating potential risks associated with these illicit activities. By understanding the vulnerabilities and…
Read MoreEnhancing Risk Assessment Activities: A Strategic Approach for Competent Authorities
Effective risk management is not only good practice; it helps organisations to identify and mitigate risks that could negatively impact their business. But it also relies on supervision and oversight to be effective. The European Banking Authority (EBA) is an independent authority ensuring effective and consistent regulation and supervision across the European banking sector. One…
Read MoreAssessing the impact of money laundering and terrorism financing on your business: a guide
Money laundering and terrorism financing (ML/TF) have far-reaching consequences, posing significant risks to economies, businesses, and societies worldwide. Financial institutions, gaming organisations and other regulated industry sectors may experience various detrimental effects, including harmful media exposure, reputational damage, regulatory fines, and customer doubts regarding regulatory effectiveness, if their organisations are used by organised criminal networks…
Read MoreArctic Intelligence teams up with Fintelekt to bring enhanced risk assessment capabilities to the Asia pacific region
Arctic Intelligence has partnered with Fintelekt Advisory Services in a move designed to build a stronger and safer financial ecosystem. Fintelekt is a specialist provider of AML/CTF training and advisory services. Its goal is to equip banks, institutions, regulators, law enforcers, governments, and stakeholders with the skills required to be more effective and efficient in…
Read More6 reasons why you need a robust enterprise-wide AML/CTF risk assessment
6 reasons why you need a robust enterprise-wide AML/CTF risk assessment In the dynamic landscape of global business, organisations face escalating compliance regulations. As a result, enterprise-wide money laundering risk assessments are more important than ever for regulated businesses, regardless of their size, industry sector or geographic location. Why your business must prioritise enterprise-wide money…
Read MoreFCA warns many payments firms risk harm to their customers and the financial system
FCA warns many payments firms risk harm to their customers & the financial system. On the 16 March 2023, The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) sent out its latest “Dear CEO” letter. While the conduct regulator softened up its audience first by complimenting it on the competition and innovation it had observed in the payments…
Read MoreFinancial crime risk and compliance trends in 2023
The rapid increase in the number of compliance failures related to financial crime risk management has highlighted the importance that regulated businesses place on managing these risks more effectively. Against this backdrop of increased regulatory scrutiny is a constantly evolving threat and risk landscape, with organised criminal networks using more innovative techniques to launder the…
Read MoreLawyers, Accountants, Real estate agents in scope of new AML/CTF laws
An announcement about Australia’s Tranche 2 anti-money laundering laws is likely at the end of this month. This will be in response to recommendations from the Senate AML/CTF enquiry and will outline the government’s position on Tranche 2 laws, a beneficial ownership register, and a consultation timetable with AML/CTF ‘gatekeeper’ professions. Australian anti-money laundering and…
Read MoreMeet the financial crime expert series: Ronald Daliya
Who are you and what do you do? I help our clients by providing advice on Financial Crime and in particular AML/ CTF. We deliver this advice by taking a transformation-based approach to everything we do. How did you get into this career in the first place? I used to work in IT, then project…
Read MoreArctic Intelligence launches 2022 AML industry benchmarking report
Today, Arctic Intelligence announced the release of its highly anticipated 2022 AML Industry Benchmarking report, which contains deep insights into hundreds of enterprise-wide money laundering and terrorism financing risk assessments alongside insights gathered from a public survey they conducted on financial crime risk assessments. Our second report, the 2022 AML Industry Benchmarking Report builds on…
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