Le banche e gli operatori finanziari sono costantemente sotto esame per contrastare il crimine economico. Ogni anno, il riciclaggio di denaro supera i 3,1 trilioni di dollari a livello globale, una cifra che lascia senza parole. Tuttavia, sorprende sapere che i processi di verifica come KYC e AML non servono solo a rispettare la legge, […]
A common question we receive is “Why does my monitor stay in ‘PENDING’ status for the first 3 days? Can’t I get results instantly?” 📌 What Does “Pending” Mean? When you create a monitoring record, the status may appear as “PENDING” during the first three days only if no hits (matches) are found immediately. This […]
Accounting and audit practices are expected to maintain a clear, repeatable AML workflow that is defensible under review. This guide outlines a practical process you can adapt for firms of any size. Note: AML screening (PEP, sanctions, adverse media, enforcement) is distinct from identity verification; this article focuses on screening, not face/ID checks. 1) Define […]
Performing AML checks only at onboarding leaves a dangerous gap. Clients can be added to sanctions lists, take up new political roles, or appear in negative press at any time. Without ongoing monitoring, firms risk missing crucial changes until the next scheduled review. This article explains why continuous screening is essential, what sources to include, […]
Independent financial advisors and consultants play a critical role in guiding clients through investments, pensions, and wealth management. But like banks and auditors, they are subject to strict anti-money laundering (AML) obligations. This article explains how small advisory firms can meet AML screening and monitoring requirements without overwhelming resources, while keeping client trust intact. 1) […]