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As the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) continues to introduce more and more regulation and oversight over the superannuation industry, superfunds are finding themselves having to con...
Introduction The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the regulator of financial markets in the U.K., flexed its muscles in March of this year when it launched its first attempted prosecution for anti-...
One of the downsides of the Internet is the dissemination of misinformation. That has led some to believe that US citizens cannot open and maintain offshore bank accounts, investment accounts, and oth...
Thanks in large part to the global pandemic, consumers are increasingly turning to mobile apps to manage their finances, payments and transactions. In fact, 58% of mobile consumers report using and do...
The disruption and uncertainty created by COVID-19 has slowed business execution across all aspects of businesses. Anti-financial crime and compliance functions are no exception. However, the challeng...
As expected, it’s been a slow third quarter for changes to foreign direct investment (FDI). Following on from my last update, we’ll start in the AsiaPac region and move westward. Australia has been e...
Just coming up for some air, having had a busy first half to 2021 and realizing that my update on foreign direct investment is long overdue. Let’s not waste any time because there’s plenty to report s...
6AMLD: A quick look at the data requirements for the 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (6AMLD) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) is one of the most intense areas of financial regulation. With the devel...
Automation technology has changed the world in more ways than one. Smart phones can recommend music choices based on listening patterns, while self-driving cars are becoming reality. Better automation...
Dr Maximillian Dyck, Paralegal, Suade Labs COVID-19 has brought sound operational risk practices into focus around the world of business. Operational risk is the risk of loss from failures in intern...
Faster payments is the fraudsters’ preferred method of payment as the money arrives almost immediately in the payee’s account. To receive that payment therefore, the fraudster has to open a bank accou...
The legal and reputational risks associated with providing cross-border financial services have risen sharply in recent years. Current national lockdowns and travel restrictions, alongside major regul...