All ICA Insight articles – Page 5
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ArticleCryptocurrency’s future: What compliance needs to know
Cryptocurrency is complicated, but it’s not going away anytime soon. David Povey of the ICA takes a look at what regulators are trying to do and offers tips on where compliance officers can go to study this complex topic further.
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ArticleIs human trafficking financial services’ blind spot?
A new report from BAE Systems demonstrates just how far we have to go in the fight against money laundering, particularly when it comes to human trafficking.
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ArticleThree tips on how to design financial crime training with impact
Simone Jones of the International Compliance Association offers three ways to get employees to both embrace financial crime training and use the knowledge learned in their daily roles.
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Article10 reasons why you should be a compliance officer
Jonathan Bowdler of the International Compliance Association shares his list of factors that make compliance an appealing profession today.
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ArticleAssessing U.K. sanctions in a post-Brexit world
Can the United Kingdom play with the big boys when it comes to issuing its own sanctions, and what do compliance professionals need to know as Brexit’s start date looms closer?
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ArticleTwitter cyber-attack should be wake-up call for firms
The recent cyber-attack directed at Twitter was the online equivalent of an explosive device being detonated. The ICA breaks down lessons learned from the hack and what firms can do to enhance their cyber-security controls.
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ArticleCommerzbank fine demonstrates danger of AML lapses
The Financial Conduct Authority’s fine of £37.8 million (U.S. $47.5 million) on Commerzbank’s London branch is a reminder that the most fundamental risk-based AML controls are still not being implemented at some financial services firms.
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ArticleManaging emerging trade-based money laundering risks
Trade-based money laundering was already happening prior to the coronavirus pandemic, but now its nature has shifted. The ICA offers key considerations for managing emerging risks.
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ArticleFive ways to protect yourself from coronavirus cyber-attacks
Cyber-criminals are making attempts to test the cyber-security of those working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are ways to help defend yourself and your business from these potential threats.
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ArticleCoronavirus fallout: Four ways to manage fraud risk
The spread of the coronavirus has elevated the visibility of fraud for the general public and exposed to senior management in firms the seriousness of the consequences of underestimating the threat.
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ArticleFive tips when moving from the second line of defense to the first
The Three Lines of Defense model is an important one for managing risks within a business. For someone working in the second line to find themselves moving on to the first line can be a daunting experience.
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ArticleFour ways to maximize your virtual learning experience
By now many of us have adapted to the new “normal,” but this time also provides an ideal opportunity to boost your knowledge, expand your skills, and bolster your future career opportunities.
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ArticleFour ways to make sanctions more effective
Sanctions make an impact, but could they be better? Can they be better employed and more effective in achieving their aims?
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ArticleUnderstanding the why in CDD
Compliance practitioners might know how to undertake customer due diligence, but may never ask themselves why and might have limited knowledge of other anti-money laundering areas.
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ArticleEffective AML training: Four questions to answer
There are a multitude of factors that need to be established when determining training requirements. What is clear is that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work.
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ArticleSkills crucial to combating terrorist financing
The pernicious strength of terrorism is its element of surprise: Just when you think it’s disappeared, it rears its ugly head. A proven and effective method of preventing it is disrupting the financial networks used to fund it.
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ArticleFuture-proofing the compliance professional
There may be many aspects of the future outside our influence, but something we can control is our ability to invest in our knowledge and skills to better prepare us for the opportunities and challenges we may be presented with.
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