Wolfsberg Group says the adoption of ISO 20022 enables improved adherence to the group’s own ‘Payments Transparency Principles’.
November 11, 2021Experts discuss regulatory fragmentation, rapid travel rule adoption, and good compliance practices for VASPs.
July 29, 2021Most FIs focus their AML/CTF risk assessments on technical compliance rather than government priorities and effectiveness, the Wolfsberg Group says.
July 5, 2021The onus often falls on FIs to uncover any links between sanctioned entities and potentially related securities, which can involve a significant data challenge.
December 3, 2020Regulation Asia spoke to financial crime compliance experts about the ongoing effort required to achieve and maintain high standards for source of wealth and source of funds checks.
October 18, 2020FIs should consider adopting technology such as AI and machine learning more widely. The Wolfsberg Group "strongly encourages" participation in PPPs.
August 14, 2020The guidance outlines instances where Source of Wealth and Source of Funds information may need to be independently corroborated, and what to do if relevant standards are not met.
August 9, 2020Private firms are invited to submit innovative solutions that can help enhance trade finance mechanisms, connectivity and infrastructure.
August 4, 2020The changes are focused on improving the CBDDQ's ease of use and readability. One question has been eliminated and some of the wording has been clarified.
April 20, 2020FIs are devoting resources to maximise technical compliance, while not necessarily optimising detection or deterrence of illicit activity, the Wolfsberg Group says.
December 23, 2019