In 2025, the U.S. Secret Service embarked on one of its most ambitious anti-fraud enforcement efforts in recent memory — a nationwide campaign to locate, dismantle, and prevent card skimming devices that harvest payment and benefits card data used to fund additional criminal activity. While credit card skimming is far from a novel concept, this unprecedented law […]
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The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a sweeping enforcement operation in late December 2025, signaling a new chapter in how the United States will use financial intelligence to confront illicit cross-border activity in years to come. Surpassing simple compliance checks, this concerted effort represented an uptick in use of data analytics to maintain […]
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AML compliance is no longer about spotting obvious red flags. Transactions have become more complex. Criminals are better at hiding in plain sight. And risk doesn’t always show up in big movements—it builds slowly, over time. That’s where transaction behavior monitoring makes the difference. Instead of waiting for a breach or alert from a list, […]
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Most AML software claims to cover your risk. Many tools promise compliance and quick onboarding. But behind those promises, high-risk clients still sneak through. Not by brute force—but through loopholes, human gaps, and stale tech. Let’s break down how they do it, why basic software doesn’t work, and what needs to change if you want […]
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Across the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of the global financial sector, combating money laundering and terrorist financing activity has become a cornerstone of regulatory compliance and a staple of ethical business practices between consumers and businesses alike. As financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and government agencies continue to collaborate to tackle what remains a pervasive issue […]
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Toronto-based TD Bank Group recently announced its plans to invest over $1 billion collectively to bolster its anti-money-laundering (AML) controls over the next two years, this following the firm’s receipt of a record $3.1 billion penalty and additional restrictions placed on the firm’s U.S. asset growth last year by multiple domestic regulators. The U.S. Justice […]
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If you’re still leaning on old AML screening tools, you’re gambling with risk. Not just legal trouble—think financial loss, damaged reputation, and missed red flags. The wrong match today can slip through a tired filter tomorrow. Using the Best Instant Online AML Screening Software is no longer a “nice to have.” It’s essential. Old systems […]
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Why Financial Institutions Can’t Afford to Stay Stuck in the Past Compliance teams are overwhelmed. Regulations keep piling up, fraudsters are finding new ways to exploit gaps, and outdated processes are making it harder to keep up. Financial institutions are expected to verify identities, monitor transactions, and detect financial crime efficiently, yet many still rely […]
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In a significant and somewhat ironic development in the ongoing domestic fight against financial crime, Brink’s Global Services USA has reached a settlement with both the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) over allegations of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and various willful violations of anti-money laundering (AML) laws. The […]
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As the greater developed world continues to be exposed to the allure of decentralized finance via cryptocurrencies, cyber-criminals have shifted their focus to using these payment forms for laundering ill-gotten funds. The international regulators and government agencies continue to crackdown on this space for this very reason, the first month of 2025 alone saw multiple […]
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