Four regulatory enforcements against alleged third party compliance failures–and what your company can learn from each
Global companies have been fined hundreds of millions of dollars for alleged compliance breaches in the last year. Whether the allegations against them related to bribery and corruption or breaches of new human rights due diligence legislation, a recurring theme...
Navigating PEPs in the UK
In the complex landscape of UK compliance, understanding Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) is crucial. PEPs are individuals who are or have been entrusted with prominent public functions, and due to their position and influence, they are potentially higher risks...
How to Perform KYC Checks: A Step-by-Step Guide
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) checks cannot be overstated. KYC checks are a critical component of compliance strategies, designed to verify the identity of clients and assess potential risks of illegal...
Money Laundering with NFTs
Money laundering , in its simplest terms, refers to the act of making illegally-gained proceeds appear legal by disguising the origins of such funds. Traditionally, this process involved a series of transactions through banks or other financial institutions, often...
Essential Steps in Conducting Due Diligence Checks
Every business transaction, whether it's a merger, an acquisition, or a simple investment, carries its share of risks. Identifying, understanding, and addressing these risks is fundamental to ensuring the security and success of the transaction. This critical process...
What Companies Can Learn From 5 Recent Fines by Global Regulators for Alleged Money Laundering
Alleged breaches of Anti-Money Laundering regulations are leading to increasingly large fines against companies, as we have shown over the course of this AML Risk series . In this blog, we dive deeper into five recent enforcement actions by regulators around the...
Anti-money laundering fines are up by 50%. Here's how your company can avoid being next
Avoiding a breach of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations–and the fine that follows–should be a priority for any company in 2023. The financial costs of a compliance failure is increasing, with global fines against companies rising by 50% year-on-year. In the...