The KYC process explained

Know your customer (which is more commonly referred to simply as KYC) is a major part of any business’s fight against money laundering and financial crime. In many sectors, such as financial services, it’s a regulatory requirement.  During the KYC process, a business must identify the potential customer and verify their identity. They must also

AML and anti-fraud

AML and anti-fraud processes are vital for preventing criminal activity and ensuring regulatory compliance. These processes are particularly important because new trends in online fraud are emerging all the time.  In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about AML and anti-fraud, including what the processes involve, how they’re connected, and the methods businesses

Customer due diligence solutions

Know your customer (KYC) and customer due diligence (CDD) guidelines form an integral part of any financial service provider’s risk management practices. They’re also a legal requirement for any business that needs to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) laws.  In its most basic form, CDD involves verifying the identity of a client and assessing the potential risks that

5 points for KYC best practice

Every year, banks and financial institutions spend billions of dollars implementing processes that help them meet their AML and KYC requirements. However, in spite of spending huge sums of money, many of these financial institutions purely implement KYC processes as a ‘box ticking exercise’.  But, when implemented in this fashion, these KYC processes can be