Category: Screening

8,000+ New PEPs from India’s General Election Enhance AML and Sanctions Screening

India's recent general election has significantly reshaped the landscape of anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions screening. With the inclusion of...

16 May 2024

RBI’s Regulations for Payment Aggregators: Fintechs Prepare for Compliance Surge

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently issued two draft guidelines aimed at strengthening the regulation of offline Payment...

2 May 2024

Understanding Ultimate Beneficiary Ownership (UBO) and Its Importance in Financial Transparency

In the realm of financial transparency and regulatory compliance, the concept of Ultimate Beneficiary Ownership (UBO) has gained significant attention...

29 March 2024

AI Due Diligence: Revolutionizing Financial Fraud Detection & Risk Management

This article explores the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping due diligence, with a specific focus on enhancing...

14 March 2024

Germany’s Recent Cannabis Act of 2024: Implications for Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Industry

The German parliament ratified the new Cannabis Act on 23 February 2024, marking a significant shift in the country's drug...

1 March 2024

FATF’s February 2024 Plenary: Quick Overview of Key Insights & Action Plans

The fifth Plenary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently concluded under the presidency of T. Raja Kumar of...

28 February 2024

Is UAE Set to Exit the Grey List? Read About Its Success in Achieving FATF Compliance!

In a significant development for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reports in October 2023 indicated that the UAE was on...

20 February 2024

PEP Screening: Best Practices

Screening politically exposed persons (PEPs) is a critical component of compliance. Financial institutions use PEP screening as an essential tool...

6 February 2024

Release Update – Weapons Of Mass Destruction List For Name Screening

The Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) updated its MD on KYC according to Section 12A Of The Weapons of Mass...

25 January 2024

Top 5 Anti Money Laundering (AML) Trends For 2024

The dynamics of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) landscape are undergoing an extreme shift, propelled by technological advancements and innovative solutions....

23 January 2024