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Once a PEP always a PEP? Learn what other professionals have to say
Whether “once a PEP always a PEP” is a controversial question...
And there is no correct answer!

Anna Stylianou
Jan 10, 20235 min read


Danske Bank agreed to pay $2 billion to the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) for Danske Bank Estonia
The Danske bank Estonian branch case shows how a lack of effective corporate governance, insufficient monitoring of the subsidiaries, and in

Anna Stylianou
Dec 20, 20224 min read


Money Laundering with the Use of Securities: Understanding the Red Flags
Learn how the securities sector may be abused for money laundering

Anna Stylianou
Nov 23, 20222 min read


The collapse of FTX - what went wrong
FTX was considered one of the most stable and responsible companies in the regulated crypto industry. Learn how it collapsed within a few da

Anna Stylianou
Nov 21, 20223 min read


What is Hawala?
Learn what is Hawala and how the system is in some cases abused for money laundering

Anna Stylianou
Nov 10, 20222 min read


Lessons learned from Bittrex crypto exchange $29 million penalty
FinCEN, in October 2022 has announced a penalty of $29 million to crypto exchange Bittrex. Why? Bittrex Violations that Led to the...

Anna Stylianou
Nov 4, 20221 min read


Outcomes of the FATF Plenary - October 2022
Outcomes of the FATF Plenary October 2022

Anna Stylianou
Nov 2, 20221 min read


5 Steps to Effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance is essential for businesses to operate within the law and maintain a strong reputation. However,...

Anna Stylianou
Oct 27, 20223 min read


KYC/CDD in traditional banking vs crypto
5 min read KYC means “Know Your Customer” and CDD stands for “Customer Due Diligence”. These terms usually go together and are...

Anna Stylianou
Oct 22, 20225 min read










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