London Governance & Compliance Academy
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) refers to a set of laws, regulations and procedures designed to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income. Money laundering is a global issue affecting financial systems worldwide. It undermines economic stability and is often linked to other criminal activities like terrorism and drug trafficking. The importance of AML […]
Introduction Historically, the global approach to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) was predominantly rule-based, where strict compliance and standardised measures dominated strategies. However, as the financial world grew more intricate and threats more nuanced, a tailored strategy became paramount. Thus, the Risk-Based Approach (RBA) was conceived. Central to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations, […]
What is Customer Due Diligence? Customer Due Diligence (CDD) represents a foundational step for financial institutions in understanding and verifying the identities of their customers or potential customers. Rooted in regulatory imperatives such as anti-money laundering (AML) measures and Know Your Customer (KYC) directives, CDD serves as a mechanism to unearth and assess any […]
