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29/10/2020

Taking the pulse of sanctions Q2 2020

The global economic sanctions landscape continued to evolve during the second quarter (Q2) of 2020. While COVID-19 did slow the introduction of new sanctions during the first half of Q2, regulation rebounded during the latter half of the quarter. Key trends exhibited by major regulators included: Total changes to the OFAC list were up by […]
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29/10/2020

Taking the pulse of sanctions Q1 2020

The global economic sanctions landscape continued to evolve during the first quarter of 2020. Key trends included: OFAC sanctions grew by 1.7%, on pace with the 9% annualised growth rate in 2019. OFAC regulatory priorities indicated continued divergence from EU, UN, and the broader international community, as the United States maintained pressure on Iran. Sanctions […]
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29/10/2020

2019 Sanctions Pulse: Three Key Trends in Regulatory Behavior

2019 was yet another busy year in the area of international sanctions. We analyzed sanctions data in order to ascertain what it can tell us about priorities in foreign policy. We found that: Sanctions volatility reached a peak in 2019, primarily driven by increases in updates to OFAC sanctions. OFAC both intensified its use of […]
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23/10/2020

[Webcast] The quest for financial inclusion – where are we and where are we heading?

Over the past decade, the number of active correspondents has decreased by over 20%. The retreat is global but some regions have been hit harder than others – often those that can afford it the least. De-Risking happens largely with countries where governance and controls around financial crime are not considered strong enough. Based on […]
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23/10/2020

[Webcast] Payment Trends and The Digital Transformation of Payments – Nordics Special

This webcast, Payment Trends and Digital Transformation of Payments – Nordics Special is presented by Sarkis Akmakjian, Senior Product Director of Payments, Accuity and Craig Ellis EMEA payments specialist, Accuity. The webcast discusses: The payments landscape of 2020 The accelerated shift to digital payments Key milestones impacting payments in the Nordics
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16/10/2020

BGFIBank Europe uses Firco Compliance Link for accounts and trade screening

Founded in 2009, BGFIBank Europe is part of the Group BGFIBank: a Gabon based banking group with subsidiaries in eleven countries across Africa and one in Europe. Based in France, BGFIBank Europe specialises in Trade Finance and focuses on providing corporate banking products and services – including invoice factoring and financing, documentary credit, corporate finance […]
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14/10/2020

Platinum Compliance delivers excellent customer service using Firco Online Compliance

Platinum Compliance is a consultancy firm based in Guernsey that helps businesses manage their regulatory compliance, corporate governance, anti-money laundering and financial crime obligations. They sought a reliable screening solution that was user-friendly and intuitive. Read the case study to see how Firco Online Compliance helped them achieve: Enhanced efficiency Improved customer experience Streamlined screening
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14/10/2020

Betri Banki uses Bankers Almanac for Payments to Prevent Failed Transactions and Increase Customer Satisfaction

Established in 1832 in Torshavn, The Faroe Islands, and previously known as Eik Banki, Betri Banki is one of two major privately owned banking firms in the country. Betri Banki sought reliable payments information from a single source. The bank wanted a solution that would reduce manual effort, allow them to provide a best-in-class customer […]
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13/10/2020

[WEBCAST] Trade Compliance and the Italian Financial Sector: how technology can help overcome operational challenges

This Italian speaking webinar is produced in collaboration with the association, Credimpex. TBML (Trade Based Money Laundering) is still a relatively new threat in the fight against financial crime – and continues to prove very difficult to detect and prevent. The difficulty in prevention comes from the confusing web of parties and jurisdictions involved with […]
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13/10/2020

Accuity Helps Nationwide Screen Cross-Border Visa Direct Payments in Real-Time

Nationwide, the world’s largest building society, is based in the UK and has more than 16 million members. In response to rising customer expectations for low cost, fast international payments, Nationwide wanted to start accepting cross-border transactions enabled by Visa Direct, Visa’s push payment capability that allows cardholders to receive funds to their eligible Visa […]
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