Oct
Cybercrime and Money Laundering—Explained
For AML-regulated entities today, cyber money laundering or cyber laundering should be a key area to focus on due to the rising use of digital platforms to move illicit funds undetected. As the name suggests, cyber laundering takes elements from…
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Oct
What Is Cyber Laundering and How Can You Mitigate It?
Cyber laundering or cyberlaundering is the process of using digital methods, primarily online platforms, to conceal the origins of illegally obtained money. What is Cyber Laundering? Cyber laundering mirrors traditional money laundering but operates in the digital space. It primarily…
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Aug
Transaction Monitoring Investigation: Steps and Process Flow Explained
Transaction monitoring investigation is a cornerstone of anti-money laundering (AML) compliance for financial institutions and other AML-regulated businesses. This piece outlines the core transaction monitoring steps required for businesses to fulfill AML compliance and avert financial crimes. Key takeaways on…
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Aug
12 Types of Money Laundering: Methods and Schemes
Endless as the count may be, in this piece, we'll discuss the 12 most common types of money laundering methods and money laundering schemes exploited by criminals as part of predicate crimes. A quick brushup on money laundering--Money laundering is…
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Aug
How To Calculate False Positives in Transaction Monitoring (And Reduce Them)
Let’s start with a scenario we’ve all seen: a perfectly legitimate transaction gets flagged as suspicious. That’s a false positive, and it’s a headache, especially in our world where AML compliance is non-negotiable. What are False Positives in Transaction Monitoring?…
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Aug
Sanctions Vs. Embargo—What’s the Difference?
Sanctions are targeted and specific, while embargoes are comprehensive and broad-reaching. Let’s learn all about sanctions vs. embargo in AML in this article. To begin with, sanctions and embargoes are economic tools used in international relations to influence the behavior…
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