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Latvia Under Global AML Spotlight: MONEYVAL’s High-Level Visit Signals Key Phase in Compliance Review

In a crucial step toward strengthening its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) framework, Latvia has entered the evaluation phase with the Council...

UAE Real Estate in 2025: Navigating Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and Investment Shifts

As the UAE’s real estate market experiences rapid growth, it has attracted significant international attention. With a strong influx of foreign investments, particularly from...

What the U.S. Withdrawal from AML Enforcement Means for Financial Integrity

For decades, the United States has played a pivotal role in leading the global charge against money laundering and illicit finance. Its aggressive enforcement...

Block Hit with $40 Million Penalty Over Major Anti-Money Laundering Failures at Cash App

In a significant regulatory action, Block Inc., the parent company of Cash App, has agreed to pay a $40 million civil penalty following allegations...

Hawk AI Secures $56M to Amplify AI-Driven Fight Against Financial Crime

In a bold move signaling the growing urgency of financial crime prevention, Germany-based Hawk AI has announced a successful $56 million Series B funding...

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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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