The arrival of the European AMLA calls for a future-proof anti-money laundering policy. This blog provides a practical four-step plan to strengthen your AML framework: map out your current processes, centralize UBO and PEP profiles, automate risk classification, and ensure continuous improvement.
GDPR is more than just a legal obligation – it affects all business processes that work with data. Poor compliance can lead to hefty fines, data loss, and damage to customer trust. But a well-implemented GDPR policy actually offers opportunities: better data quality, more efficient processes, and stronger customer relationships. In this article, discover practical best practices to stay GDPR-compliant without hindering your growth.
Trump’s re-election can have major implications for Dutch and Belgian companies. Changes in trade policy, privacy regulations, energy policy, and geopolitical risks may require adjustments in strategy. Consider revisiting data flows, diversifying suppliers, and adapting to new regulations. In this article, you’ll discover concrete steps to be prepared for these developments.
Europol's latest report reveals how criminal networks are increasingly using advanced digital techniques and legal business structures. Discover how businesses can protect themselves by utilizing risk management, data analysis, and UBO monitoring to counter this growing threat.
The AML7 directive is not yet official, but the EU has proposed seven amendments to the AML6, including a central AMLA, uniform AML/KYC rules, stricter crypto rules, and a ban on anonymous crypto wallets and cash purchases over 10,000 euros.
With the advent of social media and 24/7 news coverage, companies are increasingly under a magnifying glass. A poor reputation can lead to significant losses. Fortunately, as a company, there's much you can do to prevent this.
Het opbouwen van duurzame zakelijke relaties met andere bedrijven vereist een grondig onderzoek naar hun betrouwbaarheid. Maar dit onderzoek kost vaak veel tijd. Hoe maak je dit onderzoek makkelijker?
A manual KYC process is time-consuming. Many companies experience this every day. Automating this important process is therefore regularly high on the agenda. The goals are to save time, improve output and reduce risk factors. But did you know that in addition to these benefits, there are more unexpected benefits when you automate your KYC process?
The real ultimate stakeholder is often hidden behind layers of complex ownership structures. It may just be that the UBO is a person in a sanctioned country or is in a criminal network. Failure to identify the UBO can have serious consequences. Five tips for identifying the UBO.
A fraud risk assessment framework is a process that helps identify areas where an organization is vulnerable to fraud so you can develop concrete plans. When such an analysis is done correctly, you always stay a few steps ahead of a fraudster. After all, you are looking at your own organization from the eyes of a fraudster.
B2B fraud has increased dramatically, with fraudsters cleverly taking advantage of various circumstances created by the pandemic. B2B fraud has the potential to cripple businesses, resulting in losses that can run into the millions.
The CBE has a UBO registry, but at Altares Dun & Bradstreet we talk about a UBO database. These are two different databases that each provide information about the UBO (beneficial owners) of a company, but there are also differences between the two databases. The three main differences are explained.
