Category: Screening

The 2024 Elections – The Impact On PEP Screening And Financial Crime Prevention

The surge in PEPs underscores the need for robust compliance strategies like PEP Screening, particularly in anti-money laundering (AML) and...

4 November 2024

Classification And Risks Associated With Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

PEPs are classified as people occupying positions of influence in the public domain. This puts them at more significant risk...

29 October 2024

What Is Financial Crime? Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) And Its Importance

Learn about financial crime, its types, and the importance of financial crime compliance (FCC). Discover how FCC frameworks help institutions...

25 October 2024

How To Avoid FCA Fines: Lessons From Starling Bank’s £29M Sanctions Screening Failure

In October 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) imposed a staggering £29 million fine on Starling Bank for significant lapses...

8 October 2024

Integrating AML With KYC: Streamlining Compliance Processes

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations lie at the heart of compliance frameworks. These regulations are not...

19 September 2024

OFAC’s 50 Percent Rule: A Sanctions Screening and Compliance Guide

Understand OFAC's 50 Percent Rule and how ZIGRAM’s RegTech solutions, like PreScreening.io, help financial institutions ensure sanctions compliance and ownership...

12 September 2024

How Technology Is Simplifying AML Compliance For Payment Firms

In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, payment firms are under increasing pressure to comply with stringent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations....

29 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

Effective Ways to Reduce False Positives in AML Screening for Compliance Teams

A significant challenge in AML screening is the occurrence of false positives. A false positive in AML screening refers to...

7 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