Governance

A collection of articles regarding governance in banking including how they are financed and regulated, externalities bank failures produce, the nature of their assets, etc.

Sanctions risks: KYC challenges and how to overcome them

In this rapidly changing political landscape - here's how to overcome KYC challenges when evaluating sanctions risk.

Aug 3, 2022

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5 reasons why the global anti-money laundering (AML) system is failing financial institutions

Despite the high compliance spending of FIs, more than 99% of money laundering proceeds remain in the hands of criminal gangs - we explain why.

Jul 11, 2022

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We found over thirty new or expanded tasks the EU AMLA will be asked to take on

The new AMLA is facing a growing list of expectations. How could the private sector help strengthen standards in the EU?

Jun 14, 2022

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The Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA): From ticking the box to an effective Zero Line of Defence

Lithuania's Center of Excellence in Anti-Money Laundering invited our Head of Public Sector to address the topic of Enterprise Wide Risk Assessments.

May 19, 2022

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Here’s how the EU can enlist the private sector to tackle financial crime

EU has a critical window of opportunity to put in place innovative yet feasible solutions to strengthen Europe’s protections against financial crime.

May 30, 2022

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What the sanctions on Russia mean for financial institutions

Announcing sanctions is one thing, ensuring that banks are putting them in place effectively is another challenge altogether. What can banks expect?

Mar 9, 2022

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Applying the rating agency model to financial crime

In looking towards the future of the financial industry, it may be useful to look to the past, and the evolution of the credit risk industry

Feb 26, 2020

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Luanda leaks: Reflections on fixing a flawed system

The revelations about the conduct and criminal activity of Isabel dos Santos has brought to the fore familiar issues in the financial crime space.

Jan 23, 2020

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How financial crime scandals reveal the need for risk monitoring tech

Leaks and whistleblowers have become a usual method by which many large-scale financial crime events are uncovered. What can we learn from this?

Sep 25, 2019

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