What is AML layering?

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Criminal enterprises or individuals who are involved in financial crime usually end up with large amounts of cash. However, as this money comes from the proceeds of criminal activities, they cannot simply take it to the bank and deposit it into their account.  Due to this, criminals aim to conceal the money they’ve obtained, “wash”

Common uses for biometrics (with examples)

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Biometrics is a way of measuring a person’s physical characteristics. By using a piece of biometric data such as a fingerprint or a facial scan, an individual’s identity can be verified accurately in as little as one second. Today, our smartphones use biometric verification methods to verify a user’s identity and guard against unauthorized access. For example,

7 high-risk customer types and how to identify them

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Regulated firms such as financial institutions are required to take a risk-based approach to customer due diligence (CDD) and ongoing monitoring. To prevent fraud, terrorist financing, and money laundering, firms must identify high-risk customers and undertake enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes. Here we’ll explain everything there is to know about high-risk customer types and the

The Seven Best Digital Banks in Europe

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A new wave of digital banks has fundamentally changed the banking industry in recent years. Customers can now choose from a much wider range of innovative banking services. Disruption in the European digital banking and fintech sector has been particularly intense. New neo-banks and challenger banks have emerged and attracted many enthusiastic customers. For example,