Fintech News

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Singapore is enhancing its anti-money laundering (AML) framework with new recommendations from the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC). This comes after a review sparked by the high-profile money laundering case in August 2023, in which more than S$3 billion worth of assets were seized.

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Fintech News

JULY 17, 2024

A recent comprehensive report by Chainalysis sheds light on the intricate world of crypto-related money laundering. The Scale of Crypto Money Laundering The magnitude of crypto-related money laundering is staggering. Usage of mixers peaked in 2022, with over US$1.5 billion of value received in April alone.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

These include the 2022 SFF Global Fintech Award, 2023 Best Cryptocurrency Payment Company by APAC Insider, 2024 PayTech of the Year and Disruptor of the Year at the Asia Fintech Awards, and a 6th place ranking on Hoptrail’s Global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Leaderboard.

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Bank Automation

OCTOBER 31, 2024

said US regulators may take action against the firm over its efforts to detect suspected money laundering and sanctions violations, as well as its handling of payments on the Zelle network. may take action over money laundering, Zelle appeared first on Bank Automation News. Bank of America Corp.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 10, 2025

However, many still rely on legacy AML compliance systems built for fewer payment rails, most of which are not aligned with real-time settlement workflows. Recent Datos Insights research indicates that 91% of surveyed financial institutions (FIs) are making significant or moderate investments in payment modernization.

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Finovate

APRIL 8, 2025

AI-powered anti-money laundering (AML) company Hawk has raised $56 million in Series C funding. Hawk , a company offering AI-powered anti-money laundering (AML), screening, and fraud prevention solutions, has secured $56 million in Series C funding. The company was founded in 2018.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 29, 2024

In the last two decades, anti-money laundering (AML) regulatory framework, processes and mechanisms have not changed much. As a result, fraudsters are capitalising on firms’ inadequacies to spot and deal with money laundering. Is the global anti-money laundering (AML) system broken?

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Fintech News

JUNE 26, 2024

Lawrence Wong Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced the strategy at the Financial Action Task Force Plenary Meeting, underscoring Singapore’s commitment to bolstering its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) efforts.

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Stax

DECEMBER 4, 2023

According to a UN report, money laundering activities of about $1.6 The US, therefore, requires financial institutions as well as financial services firms to have anti-money laundering (or AML) compliance programs in place. trillion took place in 2020, accounting for about 2.7% of global GDP. Let’s get started.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Our Distinguished Speakers line-up: Abbas Khamisa, Head of Treasury Solutions, Global Banking at MUFG Investor Services Alessandra D’Este, Senior Payments Expert, EMEA at Swift Amrit Toor, Solutions Architect at Cloudflare Andrea Moundi Savvides, Global Director of Risk and Compliance (Harneys) and Chair and Founding Member of the Cyprus Compliance (..)

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Money laundering carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison as well as a fine. In June, the Nikkei Asian Review reported that Chinese officials are considering an East Asia digital currency in a bid to combat money laundering. . Alibaba and JD.com, two of China’s largest shopping sites, declined to comment.

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Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2025

The agency said this action should serve as a warning to other digital currency exchanges that fail to comply with Australias anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance programs. AML program, broadly aligned to its existing remediation program, which is progressing steadily under the direction of its new U.S. AML leadership team. Formal oversight of the AML remediation through a Monitorship. balance sheet.

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Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2025

In Singapore, the central bank strengthened in 2024 the Payment Services Act (PSA), introducing more stringent requirements for crypto service providers relating to AML/CFT, user protection and financial stability on service providers.

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Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2025

MASs Regulatory Calculus MASs decision to act decisively now is grounded in its growing concern over the money laundering and terrorism financing risks posed by such operations, especially so given their cross-border and internet-based natures. Here are the most important shifts digital token businesses need to understand now.

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Stax

JANUARY 23, 2025

Ensure regulatory compliance by adhering to anti-money laundering (AML) laws and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. Anti-Money Laundering (AML): AML checks prevent the use of payment systems for illegal activities, such as money laundering or financing terrorism.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 25, 2025

As director/MLRO of SENDS, a UK-licensed EMI, I see AI’s potential in fraud prevention, AML, and compliance. At SENDS, we integrate AI-powered compliance tools to streamline KYC and AML, improving efficiency, accuracy, and speed. AML compliance requires risk assessment, transaction monitoring, and reporting suspicious activity.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

And in PYMNTS’ own coverage, the twin external forces of regulatory scrutiny and market pressures are pushing FIs to retool and strengthen their anti-money laundering (AML) efforts. The agencies offered a bit more transparency in identifying politically exposed persons to aid in AML efforts. billion in fines.

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Neopay

APRIL 10, 2025

While there was no actual money laundering, the enforcement highlights a theme across the financial sector: that even in the absence of proven financial crime, poor controls and a lack of monitoring can lead to severe regulatory action. The fine of 3.5 How has Revolut responded?

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The Payments Association

APRIL 23, 2025

To address the money mule problem, organisations must combine elements of fraud prevention, cyber threat intelligence, and anti-money laundering capabilities. Is AML a real-time problem? It takes AML teams weeks (if not months) of diligent analysis to escalate these activities to law enforcement.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 10, 2025

FinScan , an anti-money laundering (AML) compliance solution provider, has enhanced its payment screening solution in a move to support faster, frictionless payment operations across the globe.

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The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

While emphasising the importance of robust anti-money laundering (AML) measures, the FCA has consistently advocated against indiscriminate de-risking. Banks continue to sever ties with MSBs like PFS without individualised assessments, often citing AML concerns or geopolitical risks associated with countries like Iran.

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Fintech News

MAY 7, 2024

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, discussed the potential expansion of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) anti-money laundering platform, COSMIC, to non-banking sectors in a recent response to a parliamentary question.

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Finextra

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Mastercard has launched a service in Asia Pacific, called Trace, that uses AI to identify and prevent money laundering and financial crime.

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The Paypers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the UK has initiated an investigation into Lloyds Banking Group ’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A new focus on digital identity verification As the financial landscape continues to evolve, the importance of Anti-Money Laundering ( AML ) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes has never been more pronounced. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 plays a crucial role in improving AML and KYC compliance.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 28, 2025

It also enables businesses to streamline risk management and ensures they meet stringent customer due diligence requirements under anti-money laundering ( AML ) regulations. ” Applicable at any business level As a global solution, it is tailored to meet the unique needs and maturity-levels of different markets.

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The Payments Association

MAY 28, 2025

With financial institutions increasingly under pressure to meet stringent anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) requirements, the launch of OpusDatums WTR Knowledge Hub is timely and essential.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 21, 2025

As much as three-quarters (72 per cent) of regulated companies feel overwhelmed by current anti-financial crime compliance demands; according to the latest study by digital compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) solution provider SmartSearch.

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Finovate

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The GenAI Financial Crime Detection Suite enables financial institutions to improve AML efforts, streamline compliance, and proactively manage risk indicators. The new suite is powered by Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, which gives developers REST API access to OpenAI’s language models.

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Firms engaging with cryptoassets must already navigate UK financial promotions and anti-money laundering rules, with further oversight expected. The regulatory landscape for stablecoins is set for significant change. Risk management : Implementing robust risk management practices is crucial when dealing with stablecoins.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 22, 2024

New crypto regulations came into effect, introducing requirements relating to anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) and financial stability, and reflecting Singapores commitment to fostering innovation in the crypto and tokenization space.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 1, 2024

This service aims to streamline business due diligence and compliance for financial institutions and SMEs, addressing counter-party risk, credit exposure, and compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. JewelPaymentech, acquired by ADVANCE.AI ADVANCE.AI Earlier this year, ADVANCE.AI

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology, PhotonPay has further streamlined anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) processes, enhanced its risk management system and effectively reduced financial crime risks. “Compliance is the foundation of trust in global payments.

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Fintech News

MARCH 12, 2025

The LOI focuses on capacity building in digital asset regulation, anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) measures, and cross-border capital market connectivity.

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The Payments Association

MAY 15, 2025

Each time a payment is stopped due to potential sanctions violations or investigated due to money laundering or fraud concerns, a cost is incurre,d potentially leading to a delay. Our proprietary AI-driven AML intelligence platform spans several core areas, including sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and client risk scoring.

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Clearly Payments

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Key areas of compliance include: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) Policies : Processors must implement AML and KYC procedures to prevent fraud and money laundering.

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