The state of cryptocurrency compliance in 2025: free guide download
The cryptocurrency landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and 2025 is poised to bring significant challenges for businesses dealing with cryptocurrency—the money laundering avenue of choice for criminals, gangsters and terrorists. At the same time, President Trump’s second administration is stuffed full of ‘crypto-bros,’ advocates of decentralised, high risk ‘currencies’ like Bitcoin, and many […]
What are the highest and lowest risk countries in East Asia and the Pacific for money laundering?
Countries in East Asia and the Pacific face a wide range of moderate to high money laundering risks—from New Zealand to Myanmar—primarily driven by large financial centres, extensive trade networks, and growing digital economies. While several countries in the region have made strides in aligning with international AML standards, challenges persist due to corruption, financial […]
Law firms discuss SRA AML audits and Source of Funds challenges at VinciWorks Core Group meeting
On 16 January 2025, VinciWorks hosted the first AML Core Group meeting of the year, gathering leading law firms to exchange best practices for anti-money laundering compliance. Facilitated by Tom Evans from VinciWorks and Jen Dunlop from The Compliance Office, over two-dozen firms discussed and shared experiences around the latest AML trends and challenges. Delegates […]
Significant changes expected to EU ESG rules as Omnibus negotiations heat up
The European People’s Party (EPP), the largest political group in the European Parliament, is advocating for substantial changes to the EU’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations within the framework of the Omnibus package negotiations spearheaded by Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen. Beyond just minor simplifications, the EPP is calling for significant revisions to […]
How to use Google Maps in anti-money laundering due diligence
Google Maps, initially designed for navigation, is actually a powerful tool in the fight against financial crime. Compliance teams can leverage its capabilities to enhance their AML processes, enabling them to verify addresses, assess business legitimacy, and detect suspicious activities linked to specific locations. Its vast database of geographic information, real-time updates, and detailed street-level […]
What are the best tools for collaboration and task management in 2025?
Collaboration and task management platforms are tools designed to help teams organise, track and complete their work. These platforms typically offer features such as task assignment, file sharing, communication tools and progress tracking, all within a centralised digital workspace. One of the key benefits of these platforms is their ability to improve team collaboration. By […]
Your guide to buying compliance technology in 2025: The essential guide to trends, tools and innovations shaping compliance tech
The world of regulatory compliance feels like an ever-growing blizzard, with new mountains of paperwork forming almost daily. For businesses trying to navigate this terrain, Compliance Tech has become a lifesaver, experiencing significant growth in recent years from its start as a humble offshoot of the Reg Tech world. The cost of non-compliance is […]
What are the highest and lowest risk countries in Sub-Saharan Africa for money laundering?
Sub-Saharan Africa encompasses a large number of jurisdictions, each with its unique challenges and vulnerabilities. As a region, it faces significant and systemic risks related to money laundering, largely driven by weak anti-money laundering frameworks, widespread corruption, and insufficient enforcement mechanisms. Many countries in the region struggle with limited resources, political instability, and high levels […]
What are the highest risk countries in South Asia for money laundering?
South Asia faces significant AML risks due to corruption, informal financial systems, and weak regulatory enforcement in several countries. The region’s large cash-based economies, extensive use of hawala networks for remittances, and vulnerabilities in trade-based money laundering make it particularly susceptible to illicit financial flows. Key AML threats include terrorist financing, drug trafficking, and organised […]
Could your workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives be discriminatory?
A new workplace discrimination case has revealed when DEI can go too far DEI workplace initiatives are under intense scrutiny around the world. In the US, courts are rolling back diversity requirements and some companies are slashing their DEI budgets. But the UK is also experiencing a wave of complex discrimination cases, particularly around the […]
