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Source of Funds and Wealth Verification Guide
This episode explains Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) checks, crucial components of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. SOF investigates the origin o…
Published on 11 months ago
EU AI Act: 2025 Key Deadlines
This episode outlines key deadlines for the EU's AI Act in 2025. February 2nd marks the enforcement of bans on high-risk AI systems. May 2nd initiates a process for establishing codes of conduct for …
Published on 11 months ago
EU Probes DeepSeek AI's GDPR Compliance
The Italian data protection authority is investigating DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model, for potential breaches of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Concerns have been raised about the …
Published on 11 months ago
BaFin Warning Against Virtual IBANs and Money Laundering Risks
German financial regulator BaFin has warned that the use of virtual IBANs presents a heightened risk of money laundering. This warning highlights a concern about the potential for increased illicit f…
Published on 11 months ago
Companies House Identity Verification Update
This episode covers the UK government 's document outlining the phased implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. This act significantly reforms Companies House, aiming…
Published on 11 months ago
KuCoin's $297 Million Fine and Executive Resignation
This episode covers KuCoin's guilty plea to money laundering charges, resulting in a $297 million fine and the resignation of its CEO. The cryptocurrency exchange admitted to operating an unlicensed …
Published on 11 months ago
Why Data Governance Is Your Blueprint
Data governance is crucial for modern businesses, impacting compliance, cybersecurity, and ESG performance. Effective data governance ensures data accuracy, accessibility, and regulatory compliance, …
Published on 11 months ago
French Investigation into Binance's Potential Breaking European AML/CTF Laws
French authorities have launched a formal investigation into Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, alleging money laundering, tax fraud, and other offences spanning 2019-2024. This fo…
Published on 11 months ago
FCA Dear CEO Letter: Wholesale Broker Priorities
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a "Dear CEO" letter outlining its two-year strategy for supervising wholesale brokers in the UK. Key concerns include broker misconduct, inadequate financ…
Published on 11 months ago
Swiss Banker's French Tax Fraud Trial
Paul Hottinger, a member of a prominent Swiss banking family, is facing trial in France for tax fraud and money laundering. He allegedly concealed millions of euros in income by falsely claiming Swis…
Published on 11 months ago