Category: Regulation

Global AML Regulatory Trends Impacting Fintech Companies

As fintech companies expand, navigating AML regulations becomes essential to prevent financial crimes and ensure system stability. Global and national...

27 August 2024

FATF Urges India To Tighten Scrutiny On Bank Accounts Of Politicians And Government Officials

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global watchdog for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) standards, has recently...

14 August 2024

RBI Fines Three Payment System Operators For KYC And Regulatory Failures

On July 26, 2024, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed monetary penalties on three payment system operators for non-compliance...

1 August 2024

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Requirements For Payment Processors In 2024

Payment Processors are financial intermediaries that facilitate electronic transactions between buyers and sellers while implementing measures to detect and prevent...

29 July 2024

Indian Crypto Exchange “WazirX” Victim To $235 Million Hack!

On July 17, 2024 it was discovered that in a significant security breach, Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has reportedly lost...

19 July 2024

FATF Grey List June 2024: Comprehensive Guide On Risks, Criteria, And Compliance Measures

On June 28, 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its “Grey List”. FATF identifies jurisdictions that require enhanced...

4 July 2024

India’s Outstanding Outcome: FATF Evaluation 2023-24 For AML/CFT Standards

On June 28, 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that India has reached a “high level of technical...

1 July 2024

Binance Fined $2M, Highest Fine In India For AML Violations

In June 2024, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was fined USD 2 million by India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU...

24 June 2024

How Is The U.S. Treasury Intensifying Sanctions Against Russia’s War Economy?

On June 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a series of new measures designed to intensify pressure...

14 June 2024

Which PEP Definition To Follow: Global Or Local?

PEP Definition changes regionally whether it is nationally or internationally. Many organizations often confuse the standards to be followed. This...

10 June 2024