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AMLA Executive Board Officially Begins Work in Frankfurt, Strengthening EU’s Fight Against Financial Crime

The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has officially commenced operations in Frankfurt, Germany, marking a significant milestone in the European Union’s efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist...

Coinbase Faces Investor Lawsuit Over AML Failures and Data Breach

Coinbase Global Inc. is currently under legal scrutiny following allegations related to anti-money laundering (AML) compliance failures and a major data breach. Investors have...

West Africa Intensifies AML Efforts Ahead of FATF Evaluations

West African countries are making significant strides in preparing for upcoming evaluations of their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) frameworks. With the...

Turkish Fintech Giant Papara Under Investigation for Alleged Money Laundering; 13 Arrested

Istanbul, May 27, 2025 — Papara, one of Turkey’s fastest-growing and most widely used fintech companies, is under official investigation by Turkish authorities over...

UAE Enforces Record $54.5 Million Fine on Exchange House for AML Violations

In a decisive move to reinforce its commitment to financial integrity, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has imposed a substantial...

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RBI Penalises Pune Cooperative Bank for KYC Upload Failures

RBI fined Dharmavir Sambhaji Urban Cooperative Bank ₹10,000 for late CKYCR uploads — one of dozens of cooperative-bank KYC actions in 2026.

DNB Fines ABN AMRO €8.5M Over AML Due Diligence Failures

De Nederlandsche Bank has fined ABN AMRO €8.5m over structural due diligence failures on high-risk customers between 2023 and 2024.

PEP Screening Explained

What a politically exposed person is, why PEPs are higher risk, how screening works, and how to manage a PEP relationship under AML rules.

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) vs Customer Due Diligence (CDD).

What customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence mean, how they differ, and when higher-risk customers require the enhanced approach.
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