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The Downfall of Credit Suisse: Key Lessons for the Financial Industry
Learn about a series of risk management failures and reputational damages led to the sale of Credit Suisse to its largest competitor
Anna Stylianou
Apr 17, 20243 min read
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act in Europe (EU): Key Elements
On Wednesday, 13th March 2024, the European Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. The regulation was agreed in...
Anna Stylianou
Mar 14, 20242 min read
New Proposed AML/CFT Rules for US Investment Advisers: What You Need to Know
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has introduced a transformative proposal that is set to redefine the regulatory...
Anna Stylianou
Feb 14, 20242 min read
What is a National Risk Assessment (NRA)?
The National Risk Assessment (NRA) is one of the most important tools we have in the fight against money laundering (ML) and terrorism...
Anna Stylianou
Feb 7, 20242 min read
AML News: Lawyer Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Laundering $400 Million Of OneCoin Fraud Proceeds - Lessons learned
Lawyers play a crucial role in the financial world. They are gatekeepers of the financial system, ensuring that financial transactions...
Anna Stylianou
Jan 29, 20243 min read
UK's Amendment to High-Risk Countries Definition
UK's Amendment to high-risk country definition
Anna Stylianou
Jan 23, 20241 min read
Lessons learned from AML penalties issued in 2023
This article appears as the "Discussion of the month" topic in AML News and Updates Newsletter - January 2024 edition which can be found...
Anna Stylianou
Jan 8, 20244 min read
Web 3: What Compliance Professionals need to know
Web 3 has gained significant traction in recent years, attracting users and businesses alike. Its decentralized nature, where power is...
Anna Stylianou
Jan 3, 20243 min read
Crypto Compliance: What Can We Learn from Binance's Problems?
This article appears as the "Discussion of the month" topic in AML News and Updates Newsletter - December 2023 edition which can be found...
Anna Stylianou
Dec 7, 20234 min read
Deepfakes - an evolving threat for financial institutions
Imagine a friend of yours asking for a video call. You accept – besides, you know this person very well. During the video call, the...
Anna Stylianou
Nov 28, 20233 min read
Crowdfunding – Why is it vulnerable to Terrorist Financing?
Crowdfunding is a method of raising funds from a large number of people, typically via the internet, for a specific project or venture....
Anna Stylianou
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Bulgaria was added to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) "grey list"- why?
Bulgaria was added to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) "grey list" of countries subject to increased monitoring in October 2023,...
Anna Stylianou
Nov 6, 20234 min read
The Economic and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) - a quick overview
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) is a piece of legislation in the United Kingdom passed in October 2023. It...
Anna Stylianou
Nov 6, 20232 min read
The conviction of SBF – Lessons for Compliance Officers and Risk Managers
This article appears as the "Discussion of the month" topic in AML News and Updates Newsletter - November 2023 edition which can be found...
Anna Stylianou
Nov 2, 20234 min read
ACAMS report on Beneficial Ownership: Taking the Extra Step to Data Accuracy
Beneficial ownership is a crucial aspect of anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. A beneficial owner of a legal entity or arrangement...
Anna Stylianou
Nov 1, 20233 min read
FATF plenary meeting outcomes October 2023 - What to expect
The FATF Plenary took place on 25-27 October 2023 in Paris, France. Delegates from the FATF’s Global Network (of over 200 jurisdictions)...
Anna Stylianou
Oct 28, 20232 min read
Tax evasion methods and Trends
This article appears as the "Discussion of the month" topic in AML News and Updates Newsletter - October 2023 edition which can be found...
Anna Stylianou
Oct 2, 20234 min read
How AML officers are affected by ESG goals
This article appears as the "Discussion of the month" topic in AML News and Updates Newsletter - September 2023 edition which can be...
Anna Stylianou
Sep 6, 20234 min read
Keeping Up with Compliance updates: Easy Tips for AML Professionals
How to keep up to date with AML developments
Anna Stylianou
Aug 11, 20233 min read
Deutsche Bank faced a $186 million penalty from the Federal Reserve for AML problems.
Learn what led to the $186 million fine of Deutsche Bank
Anna Stylianou
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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