Compliance is costly but vital. Firms must integrate it strategically to drive value, reduce risk, and gain a competitive edge.

For decades, banks have relied on the risk-based approach (RBA) to combat financial crime, as mandated by global regulators like the  ...

Abolition of the UK Payment Systems Regulator: What It Means for Innovation, Competition and Oversight

Synthetic data & AI can transform AML. Build, buy, or partner? Each path offers unique trade-offs. Choose your strategy wisely.

The UK’s status as a global powerhouse for cross-border payments has undeniably diminished in recent years, though it remains a...

The introduction of Digital Identities (DIDs) in the UK is poised to transform financial crime prevention, AML compliance, fraud...

AI offers huge potential in payments, but for SMEs, high costs and ethical challenges demand collaboration and responsible adoption.

Organised crime business models vary greatly across the world, shaped by differences in economic conditions, cultural norms, law...

Wagner, now Kremlin-controlled, remains a key tool for Russia, fueling conflicts, exploiting resources, and challenging global stability.

The UK holds a pivotal position in the global fight against financial crime due to its status as a leading international financial...

Cryptocurrency has come a long way since Bitcoin’s inception in 2009. Once hailed as a revolutionary financial technology, it quickly...

While Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) are an essential part of effective risk management for banks, their implementation often...