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OPINION: Time for firms to up their game on AML compliance
Following a recent FCA review into firms’ money laundering defences, Tony McClements gives advice on how to stay ahead of the regulatory curve.
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Stockholm FinTech Week 2025: Using AI and innovation to combat a fast-changing threat landscape
Beju Shah, head of Nordics at the BIS, gave a keynote speech.
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Failed fintech Stenn took millions from Serbian groups aping blue-chips
Documents show HSBC uncovered ‘extensive and systemic’ invoice issues at UK start-up.
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Unexplained Wealth Orders should be used more frequently
UWOs are used to great effect in other countries, it’s time for the UK to make greater use of them, says Tony McClements.
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FCA wants firms to do more to disrupt money mule activity
Reporting of fraud by firms lagging offboarding of mules, but regulator notes high incidence of SARs reporting.
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Binance faces new allegations of EU law violations from French prosecutor
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is facing multiple accusations.
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FCA chief asks politicians to define ‘acceptable level of harm to consumers’
Remarks come as the government continues to militate for regulators to take a more pro-growth approach to regulation.
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Podcast: Dr Mariola Marzouk on derisking, AML regtech and fear of speaking up
With a career spanning software and consulting firms as well as banks globally, Mariola gives us a frank insight into AML surveillance in practice.