• Fintech
  • Dec 27, 2024
  • 4 min read
What Is Smurfing?—The Full Guide (2025)

Learn about smurfing in different industries like finance and video gaming—and how KYC and AML can help deal with this issue

What Is Smurfing?—The Full Guide (2025)
  • Fintech
  • Dec 17, 2024
  • 6 min read
Effective Sanctions Screening: Best Practices for Preventing Financial Crime (2025)

Learn what sanction screening is, why financial institutions and other accountable companies need to perform it regularly, the challenges screening can present, and how to solve them

Effective Sanctions Screening: Best Practices for Preventing Financial Crime (2025)
  • Fintech
  • Dec 13, 2024
  • 6 min read
Top 9 Identity Verification Trends in 2025

Learn the trends that will shape the identity verification landscape in 2025

Top 9 Identity Verification Trends in 2025
  • Fintech
  • Dec 11, 2024
  • 5 min read
Navigating Sanctions on Iran: How Businesses Are Affected (2025)

Learn the details of sanctions imposed on Iran and how they affect businesses in 2025

Navigating Sanctions on Iran: How Businesses Are Affected (2025)
  • Fintech
  • Dec 05, 2024
  • 20 min read
Fraud in the Digital Age: Who’s Responsible? “What The Fraud?” Podcast

Dive into the world of fraud with the "What The Fraud?" podcast! 🚀 Today’s guest, Jessica Cath, a Financial Crime Partner at Thistle Initiatives, shares insights on what works against increasingly complex fraud schemes, what doesn’t, and the essential tools needed to stay ahead of fraudsters

Fraud in the Digital Age: Who’s Responsible? “What The Fraud?” Podcast
  • Fintech
  • Dec 04, 2024
  • 3 min read
Breaking Down KYC/AML Regulations in the UK: Easy-to-read Guide (2025)

The UK has advanced Anti-Money Laundering regulations in place, so compliance isn’t easy. This guide is here to help

Breaking Down KYC/AML Regulations in the UK: Easy-to-read Guide (2025)
  • Fintech
  • Nov 27, 2024
  • 6 min read
From AI to Fraud Democratization and Real Identity Theft: Fraud Trends 2024-2025

Learn about the emerging and persistent fraud trends for 2024–25 and the strategies businesses should adopt to remain compliant and fraud-free

From AI to Fraud Democratization and Real Identity Theft: Fraud Trends 2024-2025
  • Fintech
  • Nov 26, 2024
  • 8 min read
AML Laws and Regulations in the US 2024—What Has Changed?

Learn how financial institutions can stay AML-compliant in the United States. Explore recent regulatory changes and how businesses can ensure a smooth onboarding process

AML Laws and Regulations in the US 2024—What Has Changed?
  • Fintech
  • Nov 15, 2024
  • 7 min read
What is Device Fingerprinting? (2024)

Let’s explore the details of device fingerprinting technology and how it's used to fight fraud

What is Device Fingerprinting? (2024)
  • Fintech
  • Nov 06, 2024
  • 6 min read
The Three Stages of Money Laundering and How Money Laundering Impacts Business

Learn what money laundering is, why it’s harmful for businesses and the economy, and how companies can protect against it

The Three Stages of Money Laundering and How Money Laundering Impacts Business
  • Fintech
  • Oct 23, 2024
  • 17 min read
Combating APP Fraud in Fintech: “What The Fraud?” Podcast

Dive into the world of fraud with the "What The Fraud?" podcast! 🚀 Our guest today is James Nurse, Managing Director at FINTRAIL. In this episode, Thomas and James discuss APP fraud, unpack recent cases involving Revolut and Coinbase and also discuss the UK reimbursement rules, set to be enforced in October 2024

Combating APP Fraud in Fintech: “What The Fraud?” Podcast
  • Fintech
  • Oct 11, 2024
  • 4 min read
5 Best Practices for Adverse Media Screening

Learn what adverse media is and why it’s important to screen for it

5 Best Practices for Adverse Media Screening
  • Fintech
  • Oct 03, 2024
  • 4 min read
AML Transaction Monitoring Rules: Best Examples (2024)

Learn about rule building, red flags, and indicators of suspicious behavior in transaction monitoring

AML Transaction Monitoring Rules: Best Examples (2024)
  • Fintech
  • Oct 01, 2024
  • 4 min read
Compliance Digest—September 2024

Learn about all the latest compliance updates from the past month

Compliance Digest—September 2024
  • Fintech
  • Sep 26, 2024
  • 4 min read
Proof of Address in the UK—A Complete Guide (2024)

Learn about proof of address and why it’s needed in the UK

Proof of Address in the UK—A Complete Guide (2024)
  • Fintech
  • Sep 24, 2024
  • 5 min read
What is a Customer Identification Program (CIP)?

Learn about Customer Identification Programs (CIP), their requirements, and how they differ from Know Your Customer (KYC).

What is a Customer Identification Program (CIP)?
  • Fintech
  • Sep 11, 2024
  • 4 min read
Qualified Purchasers: Who They Are and Why Companies Must Verify Them (2024)

Learn about qualified purchasers and why their status needs to be verified.

Qualified Purchasers: Who They Are and Why Companies Must Verify Them (2024)
  • Fintech
  • Sep 10, 2024
  • 6 min read
Documentary vs Non-Documentary Verification (2024)

Learn about non-documentary verification methods, the benefits, and how they differ from documentary verification methods

Documentary vs Non-Documentary Verification (2024)
  • Fintech
  • Sep 03, 2024
  • 3 min read
Understanding the UN Sanctions List in 2024

Learn about the UN Sanctions List and why businesses need to consult it

Understanding the UN Sanctions List in 2024
  • Fintech
  • Aug 30, 2024
  • 3 min read
Guide to Proof of Income (2024)

Learn what proof of income is and why certain companies require it

Guide to Proof of Income (2024)
  • Fintech
  • Aug 23, 2024
  • 5 min read
KYC Verification: Full Guide to Know Your Customer Compliance 

Let’s break down Know Your Customer compliance, the verification process, and regulations around the world in one article

KYC Verification: Full Guide to Know Your Customer Compliance 
  • Fintech
  • Aug 22, 2024
  • 5 min read
Biometric Authentication—Benefits and Risks (2024)

Learn about biometric authentication, modal biometrics, deepfakes, and more.

Biometric Authentication—Benefits and Risks (2024)
  • Fintech
  • Aug 09, 2024
  • 3 min read
Proof of Address Guide: Why It’s Necessary and When It’s Mandatory (2024)

Everything you need to know about proof of address—one of the basic requirements for KYC checks

Proof of Address Guide: Why It’s Necessary and When It’s Mandatory (2024)
  • Fintech
  • Aug 08, 2024
  • 4 min read
AML High-Risk Countries

What should businesses know about high-risk countries when it comes to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations? This article covers the key points so you can stay compliant

AML High-Risk Countries