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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Neopay

MARCH 6, 2025

The allegations involve multiple counts of fraud and money laundering, painting a picture of large-scale financial misconduct within the firm. The allegations In December 2024, the FCA charged John Dance with nine criminal offences, including fraud by abuse of position and money laundering.

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Fintech News

MAY 29, 2024

Singapore has released an Environmental Crimes Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (NRA), highlighting the primary threats and vulnerabilities associated with it. The NRA concludes that, given the existing controls, the risk of criminals using Singapore for environmental crimes money laundering is medium-low.

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Finextra

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Frankfurt has won the race to host the EU's new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), beating out competition from eight other cities, including Dublin, Madrid and Paris.

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Fintech News

JUNE 23, 2024

Singapore has released its updated Money Laundering (ML) National Risk Assessment (NRA) , highlighting increased risks in the digital payment token (DPT) services sector. Consequently, Singapore is closely monitoring the sector.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The research shows that banks in Singapore are dedicating more time and resources to KYC processes, which are vital for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, than any other region surveyed.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 10, 2025

Its latest enhancements include an enhanced architectural redesign to meet high-throughput transaction screening demands, ongoing support for additional integrations as organizations support new payment messages, and a redesigned user interface to accommodate complex workflows and accelerate review times for different payment messages.

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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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The Paypers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Canada-based financial institution TD Bank has announced its agreement to pay over USD 3 billion, pleading guilty to criminal charges related to money laundering in the US.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 27, 2024

Five people, including convicted fraudster Neale Rothera , were sentenced for their involvement in a fraud and money laundering scheme which cost banks over £500,000 earlier this week. But with the money unrecoverable, how can this type of situation be avoided in the future?

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Finextra

JANUARY 19, 2024

Francesco Fulcoli - Chief Compliance Officer The Council of the European Union and the European Parl.

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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. Hawk made its Finovate debut at FinovateSpring 2022 in San Francisco.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 10, 2025

Its latest enhancements include an enhanced architectural redesign to meet high-throughput transaction screening demands, ongoing support for additional integrations as organizations support new payment messages, and a redesigned user interface to accommodate complex workflows and accelerate review times for different payment messages.

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The Paypers

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC ) has dismissed a money-laundering case against Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at Binance.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime has identified the country as a hub for illicit activities, including money laundering and dark web transactions facilitated by cryptos. This regulatory action occurs amid increasing international scrutiny of Cambodia’s involvement in cybercrime and crypto scams.

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Open Banking Excellence

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We also want to ensure our national standards, including the layers around anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing, are recognised internationally. This will be an enabler for our citizens to use as many online services as possible.

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Bank Automation

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Klarna, the Swedish fintech that provides buy now, pay later services, was fined 500 million Swedish Kronor ($46 million) by Swedens Financial Supervisory Authority for violating anti-money laundering rules. The regulator in a Dec.

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Fintech News

APRIL 21, 2025

Source: Circle Payments Network Whitepaper Financial institutions participating in the network must meet eligibility criteria including licensing, compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, financial risk management, and cybersecurity standards.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 5, 2025

Lynx Tech introduces its next-generation anti money laundering (AML) screening solution, designed to help financial institutions identify high-risk individuals and entities with accuracy and speed. Our AI-driven AML screening helps institutions remain compliant while reducing unnecessary alerts and operational strain.

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Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The Philippines’ anti-money laundering authority has identified 57 “people of interest,” including foreigners and local bank officers and government officials, whose links to Wirecard AG are being scrutinized.

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Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2025

Current verification methods, Source: State of the Crypto Industry 2025, Sumsub, Feb 2025 Increased regulatory scrutiny The decline in crypto fraud rates also aligns with the proactive regulatory measures implemented by major APAC financial hubs to enhance transparency, security, and stability in sector.

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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

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The move follows the implementation of an AI-driven Cross-Reference File (CRF) system designed to identify mule accounts used in money laundering activities. All commercial banks are now using the data provided by the CRF system and the Anti-Money Laundering Office to take action against those involved.

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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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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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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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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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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Visas AI-powered Anti-Money Laundering AI enhances fraud detection and prevention, while tokenization reduces fraud risk by replacing sensitive card details with unique tokens. Enhanced Security: With the rise of digital payments, security is paramount.

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Bank Automation

APRIL 10, 2025

the digital payments firm founded by billionaire Jack Dorsey, was fined $40 million by New York for alleged anti-money-laundering inadequacies and cryptocurrency compliance failures on its Cash App platform.

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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. FinScan Payments is well equipped to support faster payments while effectively controlling risk across domestic and cross-border ecosystems.”

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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. What went wrong for Revolut?

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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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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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Fintech News

APRIL 28, 2025

OKX Pay incorporates compliance features such as know-your-customer (KYC) verification, anti-money laundering (AML) controls, and multisignature security protections. Deposits will remain unlocked and can be withdrawn at any time.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 31, 2025

Innovative solutions and data-driven strategies will be crucial for enhancing anti-money laundering and fraud prevention efforts, ultimately ensuring a more secure financial ecosystem in Europe.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 13, 2025

Because aiming to stop 100% of human trafficking, money laundering, and terrorist financing is not optional—it’s essential. In alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16), the pledge goes beyond compliance and raises awareness on the impact of human trafficking, money laundering, and terrorist financing.

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