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ThetaRay’s Whitepaper ‘Building Trust Through Explainability in Screening’ explores how transparent, configurable, and traceable screening boosts compliance, risk management, and efficiency
The paper introduces the concept of “Explainability + Adjustability,” stressing that users should be able to interpret system logic and fine-tune thresholds to align with their risk appetite and operational needs. ThetaRay proposes a hybrid screening approach that merges rule-based logic with AI/ML models, supported by an explanation panel detailing the factors influencing each match…
ArriTech’s perspectives on ‘How Identity Fraud and Identity Theft Can Be Prevented’
The paper explains that identity theft—stealing personal data—and identity fraud—using it for gain—pose major risks across sectors, urging organisations and individuals to adopt layered defences like encryption, access controls, MFA, and vigilance to prevent financial and reputational harm…
Acuminor’s insights on ‘What’s the risk of AMLA holding back your growth?’
It cautions that the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), due in 2027, could hinder growth if it promotes rigid, blanket compliance instead of nuanced, risk-based approaches. Simplistic controls may lead to over-de-risking and exclude legitimate clients, while prescriptive rules could disadvantage firms with mature frameworks…
Mynews: Ex-Citibank Singapore banker jailed for role in US$2.3BN ML scheme, pleading guilty to forgery and obstruction, exposing serious gaps in the bank’s AML controls
Prosecutors argued that Wang knowingly breached anti-money laundering protocols to facilitate illicit fund transfers, while his defense contended that he did not personally benefit from the laundered money, and Citibank suffered no direct financial loss. This case highlights concerns about the adequacy of banking safeguards against illicit financial flows in Singapore…
CoinDesk: France intensifies its AML inspections on crypto exchanges such as Binance and Coinhouse ahead of the EU’s new MiCA licensing regime
The checks aim to ensure firms strengthen compliance systems, risk controls, and IT security before the June 2026 deadline to secure MiCA authorisation, which will allow them to operate across the EU. While over 100 firms in France are registered as digital asset service providers, only four have obtained full MiCA licences so far. France, backed by Austria and Italy, is also pushing for the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to take on a stronger supervisory role to harmonise enforcement and prevent regulatory arbitrage…
Investing.com: Mexican Authorities revokes CIBanco’s operating licence and orders its liquidation after the bank was sanctioned by the U.S. for alleged ML linked to fentanyl trafficking
The decision comes after the United States accused the financial institution of potential money laundering practices. The U.S. Treasury took action against CIBanco in late June, prohibiting certain transactions with the bank and two other Mexico-based financial institutions as part of sanctions related to fentanyl…
Cryptorank: UK Electoral Commission calls for transparency on crypto-related political funding
According to reports, the first crypto donation was made to a political party in British history. However, sources claimed that it was not declared, in what many fear as a sliding doors moment in political funding. The sources claimed that the electoral commission had been given prior notice by a party believed to be Reform UK that it had received a donation made in cryptocurrency over the past few weeks…
Reuters: US Supreme Court rejects Turkey’s Halkbank appeal, allowing criminal charges over aiding Iran to evade economic sanctions and launder billions of dollars through US financial system
Halkbank is facing fraud, money laundering and conspiracy charges in the United States for allegedly helping Iran evade U.S. economic sanctions related to its nuclear program. The bank has pleaded not guilty…
Fx News: US FINRA fines EFG Capital International $650,000 and censured it for major AML lapses, including unmonitored high-risk transfers, coding errors, and missed account reviews
Between 2018 and 2021, the firm processed about $5.5 billion in wire transfers, including transactions involving high-risk jurisdictions, but failed to implement adequate policies to detect and report suspicious activity. Deficiencies included around 900 transfers totaling $305 million going unmonitored due to data delays, a coding error from 2020 to 2022 that blocked alerts for high-risk transactions…
BBC: A Chinese national pleads guilty in the UK to a $6.7Bn Bitcoin fraud scheme affecting 128,000 victims, resulting in the UK’s largest-ever crypto seizure of 61,000 BTC
Qian dubbed as ‘BitQueen’ led a fraudulent investment operation in China, attracting over 130,000 investors. She was found guilty of laundering the illicit funds through cryptocurrency, facilitating the transfer of 61,000 Bitcoin—seized by UK authorities. The conviction marks a significant milestone in the UK’s efforts to combat international financial crimes…
Dutch News: Dutch banks plan to cut about 2,600 AML jobs over the next two years as they increasingly rely on AI to automate routine compliance tasks
At present, some 13,000 people — roughly a fifth of the sector’s staff — are employed full time in these departments, costing the industry €1.4 billion a year, according to Dutch banking association figures…
The Economic Times: India FIU-IND issues notices to 25 Offshore cryptocurrency exchanges including BingX, LBank, CoinW over compliance failures
The exchanges, including well-known platforms such as Huione, Paxful, Changelly and BitMex, were found to be catering to Indian users without registering with FIU, a violation of the country’s anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism framework. These offshore exchanges operate from various jurisdictions worldwide but actively solicit Indian users without ensuring compliance…