Jul
Source of Funds vs. Source of Wealth (SoF vs. Sow)
SoF refers to the origin of the funds involved in a transaction, while SoW pertains to the total accumulation of a customer's wealth over time. In the context of SoF vs. SoW, banks, and financial institutions place significant emphasis on…
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Jul
AML False Positives: How To Identify and Reduce Them
Your AML system flags so many transactions as suspicious, only to find out later that they were perfectly legitimate. This phenomenon, known as false positives, can be a real headache. What Are AML False Positives AML false positives occur when…
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Jul
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) vs. Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
CDD and EDD are important processes to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing. They differ in how detailed the investigations are. Before getting into details, let's first cut straight to what is the difference between CDD and EDD with a…
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May
What Is Adverse Media (Or Negative News) Screening in AML?
At its core, adverse media refers to any unfavorable information that could adversely affect the evaluation of a subject's integrity or creditworthiness. Adverse media screening spans a range of content from news articles and blog posts to legal filings and…
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May
What is Know Your Business (KYB)? Difference Between KYC and KYB
As the “global village” expands, verifying business identities through the KYB process has become almost inevitable for each enterprise engaging in cross-border operations. KYB is all about understanding the companies you do business with. In this piece, get to…
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Apr
What Is AML Customer Screening And Why Is It So Important?
Customer screening stands as the first port of call in the global fight against money laundering, and it cannot be overlooked. Let’s find out why. An effective customer screening process – 1. Kick-starts the AML compliance cycle for financial institutions.…
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