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From Policy to Prosecution: Are Sanctions Against Russia Finally Working?
The UK’s first successful criminal prosecution under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 signals a long-awaited shift from...

Elizabeth Travis
May 305 min read
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From NLP to God AI: Tracing the Arc of Artificial Intelligence Towards the Divine
The evolution of artificial intelligence is not simply a sequence of technical milestones. It represents humanity’s deepening engagement...

Elizabeth Travis
May 284 min read
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APP Fraud: Who Bears the Cost?
Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud continues to be one of the most financially and emotionally damaging crimes facing the UK public and...

Elizabeth Travis
May 236 min read
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The Evolution of Compliance: From Cost Centre to Value Generator
Compliance is costly but vital. Firms must integrate it strategically to drive value, reduce risk, and gain a competitive edge.

Elizabeth Travis
May 167 min read
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Is AI Making the Traditional Risk-Based Approach to Financial Crime Obsolete?
For decades, banks have relied on the risk-based approach (RBA) to combat financial crime, as mandated by global regulators like the  ...

Elizabeth Travis
May 95 min read
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The End of the PSR: What Now for UK Payments?
Abolition of the UK Payment Systems Regulator: What It Means for Innovation, Competition and Oversight

Elizabeth Travis
May 55 min read
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Beyond the Buzz: Can Generative AI & Synthetic Data Transform Financial Crime Detection?
Synthetic data & AI can transform AML. Build, buy, or partner? Each path offers unique trade-offs. Choose your strategy wisely.

Elizabeth Travis
May 27 min read
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Reclaiming the Crown: Can the UK Lead the Global Payments Revolution Again?
The UK’s status as a global powerhouse for cross-border payments has undeniably diminished in recent years, though it remains a...

Elizabeth Travis
Apr 257 min read
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Digital Identities: The Future of Financial Crime Prevention or the Next Big Fraud Risk?
The introduction of Digital Identities (DIDs)Â in the UK is poised to transform financial crime prevention, AML compliance, fraud...

Elizabeth Travis
Apr 215 min read
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The True Cost of AI: A Double-Edged Sword for the Payments Industry?
AI offers huge potential in payments, but for SMEs, high costs and ethical challenges demand collaboration and responsible adoption.

Elizabeth Travis
Apr 184 min read
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Disrupting the Global Business of Organised Crime: A Strategic Playbook for Banks
Organised crime business models vary greatly across the world, shaped by differences in economic conditions, cultural norms, law...

Elizabeth Travis
Apr 118 min read
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The Wagner Group: A Key Player in Global Geopolitics?
Wagner, now Kremlin-controlled, remains a key tool for Russia, fueling conflicts, exploiting resources, and challenging global stability.

Elizabeth Travis
Apr 49 min read
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