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Navigating the OFAC 50% Rule: What Businesses Need to Know
The OFAC 50% Rule is a guideline used by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of Treasury to determine whether

Uncovering the Hidden World of Money Laundering in the Art Industry
The art industry may seem like an unlikely place for money laundering, but the truth is, it’s a prime target for criminals looking to conceal

Mitigating the risks in the Payments Industry
The payment industry is a critical component of the global economy that enables the exchange of goods and services through various forms of payment, such

Outcomes from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting
Here are the key outcomes from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting held from February 22-24, 2023: 👉 The FATF has suspended the

The risk-based approach in CDD
Regulated entities use the risk-based approach to identify and assess the potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with a financial transaction or customer

KYC Penalties in 2022: Lessons learned from previous failures
Sanctioned Individuals, fraudsters, and terrorists regularly attempt to take advantage of entities with weak KYC measures to freely transact and launder potentially illegally derived funds.

Tsiknopempti Celebrations at iSPIRAL
Tsiknopempti is part of the traditional Cypriot and Greek celebrations and it is the kickstart of the Carnival season. It is translated to “Smokey or

Financial crime trends in 2023
Financial crime is a constantly evolving threat affecting individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. Each year, new trends emerge as criminals seek new ways to exploit

Third party tools driving new efficiencies
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance is a crucial aspect of financial regulation. It aims to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) by identifying, monitoring, and