The key steps to an effective sanctions screening policy
When it comes global AML regulations, sanctions screening is an imperative part of it and plays a huge role in the fight against money laundering and terrorism.
ESG iGIST gets strategic funding from FNZ
GIST, which offers impact data and analytics, has received a strategic investment from global wealth management firm FNZ.
FCA receives over 2,700 financial misconduct complaints over 2020/21
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed it received a total of 2,754 allegations of financial misconduct over the 2020/21 financial year.
SEC chair highlights US cryptocurrency regulation shortfalls
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair has outlined gaps in US regulation of cryptocurrencies that could cause investor risk and financial crime concerns.
To better combat fraud, financial institutions need a holistic approach – Nets
Financial institutions need a holistic approach to fraud prevention or are in danger of losses spiralling out of control, a new report for payments company Nets.
IoT identity authentication service Intrinsic ID nets loan from EIB
Internet of Things security technology developer Intrinsic ID has received a €11m loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Are these the eight most common reporting errors?
Fulfilling reporting obligations is not always easy for regulated companies, but knowing what mistakes to look out for can, at least, lighten the burden ever so slightly.
Quantexa scores $3.3m to take on financial crime with data
Financial services big data and analytics company Quantexa has landed a $3.3m investment from Albion Ventures and HSBC. The London-based startup uses its data software to tackle financial crime .
How loss control risk management can become the next big opportunity for insurers
Comprehensive management of new and emerging risks is vital for any company aiming to ensure compliance and maintain a strong financial position. For insurance companies, however, it becomes doubly crucial as risk is the very basis of their value, and product, this is why solutions such as loss control could become the next big opportunity for insurers.
FCA to team with BofE to develop blockchain-based regulatory reporting initiative
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is teaming with the Bank of England (BofE) to launch a blockchain-based regulatory reporting solution to tackle rising compliance costs.