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.
Today it became known that the EU wants to ban all Russian oil as part of the sixth round of sanctions. As an organisation, it is difficult to keep track of who has been sanctioned and to see what impact this will have on your organisation. And this while strict enforcement takes place.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, it has become clear how sensitive a supply chain is, but also how quickly access to key raw materials can be blocked.
In this infographic, we explain why onboarding is so important and reveal the 6 steps for an effective onboarding process.
