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January 31, 2025
SOC 2 vs. ISO 27001: 6 Key Differences
Find out what SOC 2 and ISO 27001 are, how they compare, and what factors should shape your decision when choosing the best option for your company based on criteria like geographic relevance and more.
January 23, 2025
How to Prevent and Avoid Wire Transfer Fraud? [Updated]
Review the most common wire transfer fraud and scam cases, find out how they negatively impact companies and their security system, and what kind of red flags users need to be aware of before giving out their money to unknown individuals on the internet.
January 22, 2025
MLRO Work Responsibilities in 2025
Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) help their companies prevent fraudulent activities, but it is not easy — they face complex challenges. Learn about the daily tasks of an MLRO, their work requirements, and the importance of AML tools.
January 20, 2025
KYC Remediation
KYC Remediation – An essential process to ensure your company’s safety, stay accurate and compliant with evolving regulations. Learn everything about its importance and what happens if it is ignored.
January 15, 2025
eIDV: Electronic Identity Verification (Definition, Examples & More)
Learn what eIDV is, where and what kind of industries use this electronic identity verification method, which regulatory frameworks require the 2+2 approach, and how it helps with your company’s risk assessment.
January 2, 2025
Tax Avoidance vs Tax Evasion: Legality Aspects & Detection Measures
Learn about the most common forms of tax avoidance and tax evasion, access the key nuances, and find out how to determine the difference between the two processes, their legality, ethical context, and links to AML/KYB compliance.
January 2, 2025
KYC in Traditional Finance (TradFi)
KYC is one of the most important tools for fraud prevention, AML compliance, and risk management in TradFi; however, increasing compliance costs, outdated systems, and cross-jurisdictional regulations create significant challenges. Learn how you can overcome them.
January 2, 2025
How Fraudsters Still Succeed With Multi-Accounting in 2026 [Updated]
Access the latest information on multi-accounting and find out how fraudsters juggle this tactic in different industries.
December 18, 2024
Refund Fraud: Definition, Key Types & Ways to Stop It
Learn why scamming away and abusing return policies remains a serious threat to various e-commerce marketplaces and access key solutions explaining how businesses should respond to refund fraud.
December 16, 2024
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting [Guide]
Access the latest news and summarized takeaways regarding FinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership (BOI) Reporting rule: which entities need to comply and what exact steps reporting companies need to take right now.
December 11, 2024
How to Check if a Business is in Good Standing
Learn why you need to know if a business is in good standing, what happens in the case of non-compliance, and why certain risk factors, like onboarding a Politically Exposed Person (PEP), come with certain risks that can potentially harm your company.
December 11, 2024
Understanding KYC and MiCA
The recent boom in the cryptocurrency market has raised the need for a solid regulatory framework to guarantee users’ transparency, safety, and protection; the European Union has adopted the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to offer a meaningful legal framework for crypto-assets issued within its borders. Among the essential elements introduced by MiCA is a strict Know Your Customer (KYC) policy and procedures to reduce the risk of money laundering, fraud, and other illicit activities.
December 1, 2024
Responsible Gaming: Tips & Controls for Operators
Access the latest insights on responsible gaming practices, find out how they look on different gaming and gambling sites, and learn why some platforms ask their users to provide IDs. See the best tools, policies, and player protection controls that gambling operators must use to stay compliant.