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Home Sweet Home: Germany Wins the Race to Host AMLA

On February 22, 2024, it wasannouncedby the Council of the European Union (EU) that Frankfurt emerged victorious in its bid to host the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) the EU’s new bloc-wide regulatory body.

Financial Crime & AML
26 Feb 2024
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Financial Crime and Punishment: 2023 in AML Enforcement

2023 saw $6.6 billion in penalties issued to financial institutions (FIs) by regulators across the globe.

Financial Crime & AML
22 Feb 2024
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Why FinCrime Regulation is Imminent for US Investment Advisors

In early February 2024, US Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, noted that the US Treasury Department plans to issue a proposed rule applying requirements for anti-money laundering (AML) on investment advisers. These plans were further backed up by anannounce

Financial Crime & AML
15 Feb 2024
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Designated for Delisting: the UAE’s Impending Exit from FATF’s Grey List

In October 2023, it was reported that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was set to be removed from the “grey list” maintained by theFinancial Action Task Force(FATF), as the country had “substantially” moved towards implementing compliance reforms.

Financial Crime & AML
02 Feb 2024
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How Can Asset Servicing Firms Create a Competitive Edge in 2024

The asset servicing sector faces an increasingly unstable and unpredictable environment, owing to rising fee pressures, a vastly evolving technology landscape, expanding regulations and an unstable macroeconomic background. As their clients (fund managers)

Client Lifecycle Management
31 Jan 2024
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AML in the EU: Progress on Regulatory Harmonization

UPDATE: On the 24th April, 2024, the European Parliament agreed toadoptthis package of AML laws. These laws will come under the supervision of theAnti-Money Laundering Authority(AMLA), the EU’s new AML body, whose ratification was also part of this package

Financial Crime & AML
25 Jan 2024
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Predictions: Why 2024 Will be the Year of Financial Regulation

After a turbulent year, Fenergo experts share what they predict will happen in the compliance space during 2024.

Regulation & Compliance
17 Jan 2024
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Update to Money Laundering Regulations in the UK

On January 10, 2024, theMoney Laundering and Terrorist Financing(Amendment) Regulations 2023, take effect. The updated regulations mark a slight shift in the regulatory landscape in the United Kingdom. These regulations introduce modifications to the Money

Financial Crime & AML
10 Jan 2024
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Understanding the New US Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements

Staying ahead of new financial regulations is not just a strategic advantage; it's a necessity. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in the US has changed beneficial ownership requirements from January 1, 2024, and it’s vital to know how to respond.

KYC & Due Diligence
08 Jan 2024
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The State of KYC Digitalization: Progress and Challenges Ahead

In Fenergo’s webinar,‘KYC, AML, & Onboarding in 2023 – Were Lessons Learned or Do Old Habits Die Hard?’,a panel of compliance experts zoned in on what the data from Fenergo's research on 1100+ executives at global banks tells us about key Know Your Custome

KYC & Due Diligence
08 Jan 2024
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Coming Down on Crypto: US Regulatory Priorities in 2023 & Beyond

United States financial regulators have, in recent years, cemented their standing as the most active out of all jurisdictions globally. In 2022 alone, the US issued$3 billionin enforcement fines to financial institutions (FIs), almost three quarters of the

Financial Crime & AML
18 Dec 2023
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Mastering Client Onboarding in Financial Services

The evolution ofclient onboardingin financial services from a routine administrative task to a strategic linchpin marks a significant shift in the industry's approach to customer relations. This process, far more than just an initial step, serves as a cruc

Financial Crime & AML
06 Dec 2023

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