What are the penalties for money laundering?

What are the penalties for money laundering?

Ever since the Bank Secrecy Act was enacted in 1970, money laundering has been in the spotlight. Now considered a serious financial crime, those found guilty of money laundering face severe penalties that include huge fines and lengthy prison sentences.  But, what exactly are the penalties for money laundering? In this guide, we take a

What is enhanced due diligence (EDD) in banking?

What is enhanced due diligence (EDD) in banking?

Due diligence is the process banks follow when they verify the identity of their customers and ensure that these customers are not involved with money laundering and financial crime. When carrying out due diligence, a bank must:  While the majority of customers will be subjected to a standard level of customer due diligence (CDD), high-risk

Common uses for biometrics (with examples)

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Biometrics is a way of measuring a person’s physical characteristics. By using a piece of biometric data such as a fingerprint or a facial scan, an individual’s identity can be verified accurately in as little as one second. Today, our smartphones use biometric verification methods to verify a user’s identity and guard against unauthorized access. For example,

7 high-risk customer types and how to identify them

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Regulated firms such as financial institutions are required to take a risk-based approach to customer due diligence (CDD) and ongoing monitoring. To prevent fraud, terrorist financing, and money laundering, firms must identify high-risk customers and undertake enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes. Here we’ll explain everything there is to know about high-risk customer types and the

The Seven Best Digital Banks in Europe

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A new wave of digital banks has fundamentally changed the banking industry in recent years. Customers can now choose from a much wider range of innovative banking services. Disruption in the European digital banking and fintech sector has been particularly intense. New neo-banks and challenger banks have emerged and attracted many enthusiastic customers. For example,

Why video-game providers need to power up their security

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Like the best games, growing a business has always come with an element of risk. Controlling those risks and maximizing opportunity are an essential part of ensuring success. From underage users accessing age-restricted content, to hackers, cheats and bullies, gaming providers face a plethora of challenges. Fast decisions A 98% check automation rate gets customers

How to protect your users’ data and assets

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With an estimated one billion people worldwide playing games over the internet, revenue in the online gaming sector is set to hit over US$26 billion in 2023. That’s good news for games providers, but it’s also good news for cybercriminals.  As online gaming increasingly becomes the norm, hacking attacks on gamers’ accounts are booming. Cybersecurity

Securing a seamless UX to onboard more gaming customers

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Customer onboarding is a core focus for gaming operators worldwide, particularly as they seek growth in new and emerging markets. To secure a seamless user experience (UX) and build their customer base, operators must focus on automation, speed, and data protection.  From prompt payouts to responsive customer support, players have high expectations for the customer