Why Continuous Learning Is Critical for AFC Professionals
In the rapidly evolving field of know your customer (KYC), continuous learning and up-to-date knowledge are not just beneficialāthey are essential. Yet, many KYC professionals...
FinCENās Beneficial Ownership Reporting for Community Banks
In response to the Panama Papers, the U.S. government reacted by establishing the beneficial ownership requirements for legal entities, which began in 2018. This was...
Celebrating Veteran Excellence in AFC: ACAMS Veteranās Scholarship Reception
On August 29, 2024, HSBC co-hosted a memorable reception with ACAMS at its headquarters in New York City, honoring the recipients of the prestigious ACAMS...
The Use of AI and Machine Learning in Financial Crime Compliance
Nowadays, people often talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. āArtificial Intelligence is the field of developing computers and robots that are capable of...
Fraudulent Companies: Avoid the Trap
About two years ago, I wrote an article that made me feel vulnerable from a reputational standpoint. The topic was about fraudulent candidates, and I...
Scanned and Scammed: QR Code Fraud
Criminal elements have always exploited the ācutting edgeā of new technologies. During the mid-19th century, organized crime used the recently created telegraph to coordinate criminal...