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Why Corporate Finance, Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms are exposed to financial crime risk Corporate Finance, Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms occupy a pivotal position in the global investment ecosystem as they originate, structure and deploy capital into private companies, growth ventures and complex acquisition structures, often through layered holding vehicles, offshore entities…

Why Insurance Companies are exposed to financial crime risk Insurance companies and underwriters play a critical role in risk transfer, capital protection and financial stability. They manage long term customer relationships, large premium flows and complex claims activity across multiple lines of business. While insurance is often perceived as lower risk than banking, it presents…

Why Electronic Money, Foreign Exchange, Money Remitters and Payment Service Providers are exposed to financial crime risk Electronic Money, Foreign Exchange, Money Remitters and Payment Service Providers are highly attractive to organised criminal networks because they enable the rapid movement of funds across borders, currencies, and digital platforms often with limited face-to-face interaction and high…

Why Asset Managers, Investment Managers, Fund Managers, Wealth Managers and Hedge Funds are exposed to financial crime risk Asset Managers, Investment Managers, Fund Managers, Wealth Managers and Hedge Funds play a central role in the global financial system by managing and moving large volumes of capital, structuring complex investment vehicles, facilitating cross-border investment flows and…

Why Trust and Company Service Providers are exposed to financial crime risk and how to respond with confidence Trust and Company Service Providers (TCSPs) are attractive to organised criminal networks because they have the capability to establish, manage and administer complex legal entities, trusts and corporate structures that can be used to obscure beneficial ownership,…

Why Leasing and Asset Financing Companies are exposed to financial crime risk Leasing and Asset Financing Companies are attractive to organised criminal networks because they provide access to high-value movable assets such as vehicles, machinery and equipment that can be acquired, resold or transferred to disguise the origin of illicit funds or facilitate the movement…

Why FinTech’s are exposed to financial crime risk Financial technology (FinTech) companies have transformed how financial services are delivered. Digital payments, embedded finance, open banking, digital wallets and alternative lending models have increased access, speed and convenience. At the same time, these innovations have introduced new and complex financial crime risks. Regulators now expect FinTech…

Why Building Societies, Credit Unions and Mutual Banks are exposed to financial crime risk Building Societies, Credit Unions and Mutual Banks occupy a unique and critically important position in the financial system. They safeguard community savings, provide personal and SME lending, facilitate payments and offer inclusive access to banking services in local and regional markets.…

Introduction Every financial crime risk assessment sits on a foundation far more important than methodology, tools or templates: the people involved. Technology may streamline the process, governance may shape its structure, and methodology may define the rules – but ultimately, it is the individuals across the organisation who determine whether financial crime risk assessment is…

Why Superannuation and Pension Fund Managers are exposed to financial crime risk Superannuation and Pension Fund Managers are attractive to organised criminal networks because they control vast pools of long-term capital, manage complex investment structures and interact with multiple intermediaries, custodians, and service providers across jurisdictions, creating opportunities for the concealment or integration of illicit…