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our blog covering the latest news and industry trends from the financial and professional service sectors
FCA Guidance 18/5 – a guide to managing open source media checks
Financial institutions have different approaches to Know Your Customer (KYC) programmes, especially when it comes to open source media screening. There is a wealth of information available from these sources but they can be labour intensive to manage on a...
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the full picture, this week – 15 March 2019
Let us put you in the picture this week, as we round-up and react to the latest news from the financial crime compliance and technology sectors. This time, we give our reaction to the news that Russia’s economic footprint in Europe is growing - despite...
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ACCELERATE RegTech2019 – a valuable forum for Australian compliance professionals
Earlier this month, our Business Development Manager, Gary Clarke, attended ACCELERATE RegTech2019, hosted by The RegTech Association in Sydney. Here, he shares some insights and key learnings from an event which brought together more than 300...
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encompass and IHS Markit partnership expected to reduce time to complete KYC data gathering by 30%
encompass, a fast-growing provider of intelligently automated Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions, today 12 March announces a partnership with IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions. IHS Markit has integrated encompass’...
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compliance in 2019 – the expert roundup
With 2019 firmly underway, the compliance field is getting ready for change. Preparation for the EU’s Fifth Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) is ongoing, and the sanctions regime has already seen significant developments. But what else does 2019 have in...
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deciphering global AML regulations – a comparison of the UK, HK and US frameworks
International Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations for banks over the last decade have constantly evolved as governments aim to combat financial crime and terrorism financing. Working under intergovernmental organisation the Financial Action Task Force...
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the full picture, this week – 8 March 2019
Let us put you in the picture this week, as we round-up and react to the latest news from the financial crime compliance and technology sectors. This time, we have the latest on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and their calls to create a new...
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celebrating the women of encompass on international women’s day
Today [Friday, 8 March], is International Women’s Day. Held on the same date every year, the day, which has been marked for more than a century around the world, is seen as a focal point in the movement for women's rights, while encouraging people to join...
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automation in KYC – perception versus reality
The role of automation in Know Your Customer (KYC) processes was the subject of encompass’ first webinar of the year. Presenting on Thursday, 28 February, CAMS-certified solutions consultant Ruby Schembri shared her expertise with a varied audience from...
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Innovate Finance announces 2018 women in fintech powerlist
Stars of the industry have been recognised as Innovate Finance revealed its 2018 Women in FinTech Powerlist. Launched in 2015, the list, compiled by the independent industry body for UK Fintech, celebrates the impact of female professionals and their...
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