Instant Payments, Sanctions, and PSPs: A New Era

The European Union’s introduction of instant payments in 2024 has significantly changed the landscape for payment service providers (PSPs). This new regulation mandates that all PSPs, including banks, must be able to process euro payments within 10 seconds. Traditionally, PSPs would screen each transaction against sanctions lists, a process that can be time-consuming and delay payments. […]

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AML screening for accountants & auditors

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 […]

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AML screening for iGaming & casinos

Betting and gaming operators operate in one of the most heavily regulated industries for anti-money laundering (AML). Regulators see gambling as high risk because of fast money movement, cash equivalents, and the possibility of layering funds through gaming accounts. This article explains how iGaming and casinos can structure AML screening, from onboarding through monitoring, to […]

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EU Introduces Sweeping Anti-Money Laundering Reforms

On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament enacted a comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Package, formally published on 19 June. This legislation significantly enhances the EU’s arsenal against financial crime. The AML Package comprises three key elements: Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive: This directive outlines member state obligations to prevent the financial system from being exploited for […]

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Consulenti aziendali e antiriciclaggio: il rischio che molti non vedono

Tra tutte le categorie coinvolte nella normativa antiriciclaggio, i consulenti aziendali rappresentano uno dei casi più interessanti. Non perché siano meno esposti, ma perché spesso non si percepiscono come soggetti obbligati. Questo crea una situazione particolare: operano in ambiti ad alto rischio senza avere la consapevolezza di dover applicare un processo strutturato di verifica. Chi […]

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Učinkovita AML skladnost: Vodič za preprosto preverjanje strank

Strokovnjaki v finančnem, pravnem in nepremičninskem sektorju se nenehno soočate z zahtevami zakonodaje o preprečevanju pranja denarja (AML). Postopki preverjanja strank so lahko zamudni, zapleteni in dragi. Vendar pa obstajajo rešitve, ki vam omogočajo, da ostanete skladni z zakonodajo, ne da bi pri tem žrtvovali učinkovitost poslovanja. Ključ je v avtomatizaciji, dostopu do zanesljivih podatkov […]

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Wrong country as a criterion during a search or monitoring process?

If you enter the wrong country as a criterion during a search or monitoring process, the implications depend on how the algorithm processes the mismatch. Here’s what happens based on the latest adopted algorithm: Impact on Matching: The algorithm uses a Holistic Matching approach, where all data points, including names, dates, and locations, are considered […]

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Chi è una Persona Politicamente Esposta (PEP o PPE)

Una Persona Politicamente Esposta (PEP o PPE) è una persona che ricopre o ha ricoperto una posizione di rilievo nella politica, nell’economia o nel mondo degli affari. Le PEP sono considerate a rischio di frode e riciclaggio di denaro, e pertanto sono soggette a una serie di controlli e requisiti aggiuntivi. In Italia, le PEP […]

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Processus d’examen LBA : comment protéger les entreprises du blanchiment d’argent

Le blanchiment d’argent est un crime grave qui consiste à transférer de l’argent provenant d’activités illégales de manière à dissimuler son origine illégale. Le blanchiment d’argent peut être utilisé pour financer des activités terroristes, des trafics de drogue et d’autres crimes. Les entreprises sont tenues de respecter un ensemble de réglementations visant à prévenir le […]

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