Sanctions Evasion Techniques and How to Detect Them Sanctions evaders move faster than policy updates. From spoofed ship positions to shell distributors, the playbook keeps shifting, so what should banks and payment firms watch? This piece unpacks Sanctions Evasion Techniques and How to Detect Them for teams responsible for AML, KYC, and transaction [...]
AML Compliance Amid Growing Tensions in the Middle East Conflict zones across the Middle East are reshaping how financial institutions manage anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) obligations. What used to be a routine compliance framework is now a balancing act between humanitarian considerations, sanctions exposure, and geopolitical volatility. As tensions rise, [...]
AML Compliance in High-Risk Jurisdictions Financial institutions face their toughest challenges when operating in high risk jurisdictions. How do you maintain customer trust and regulatory alignment when the environment itself invites elevated risk? Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance in such regions requires not only stricter due diligence but also agile adaptation to shifting geopolitical [...]
How Economic Sanctions Impact Correspondent Banking Economic sanctions reshape the way global banks manage cross-border relationships, and few areas feel the impact more acutely than correspondent banking. These arrangements—where one bank provides services to another to facilitate international payments—are the backbone of trade finance and remittances. But when sanctions regimes tighten, what happens [...]
Sanctions Compliance in Cross-border Payments Cross-border payments are under unprecedented scrutiny as regulators tighten sanctions enforcement. A single missed alert can expose a bank or payment provider to hefty fines and reputational damage. How can financial institutions keep global transactions moving while staying fully compliant with sanctions laws? Sanctions compliance refers to adhering [...]
The Intersection of AML and Sanctions on Digital Assets Digital assets have created new opportunities for innovation, but they also present a growing challenge for regulators and compliance teams. The intersection of AML (anti-money laundering) and sanctions on digital assets is becoming one of the most pressing issues for financial institutions and crypto [...]
The Rise of Autonomous Sanctions by Private Entities The Rise of Autonomous Sanctions by Private Entities The rise of autonomous sanctions by private entities is reshaping cross-border finance and supply chains. What happens when networks, banks, insurers, or digital platforms decide that certain counterparties are off-limits — even without a legal mandate? For [...]
The Role of AML in Counteracting Terrorist Financing Without access to financial channels, terrorist networks struggle to plan, recruit, and operate. This is why the role of anti-money laundering (AML) in counteracting terrorist financing has become central to both financial regulation and global security strategies. But how do banks, regulators, and fintech firms [...]
What is AML Sanctions Screening? Sanctions can halt a payment, freeze assets, or trigger investigations. AML Sanctions Screening is the process of checking customers, beneficial owners, and transactions against government and international sanctions lists before money moves. When done effectively, screening prevents prohibited dealings and flags exposures early. When done poorly, it clogs [...]
Post-Brexit AML Compliance Changes in the UK The UK's departure from the European Union (EU) has ushered in significant changes to its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance landscape. For fintech and compliance professionals, understanding these post-Brexit adjustments is crucial to ensure adherence to the evolving regulatory environment. The Evolution of the UK's AML Framework [...]
