The first quarter of the 21st century is closing in—but for financial crooks, some things never change. Bank robbing, money laundering and even pickpocketing1 are as popular as ever and many of the old scams have been made much easier, thanks to the internet. Modern-day...

‘Tis the season of laughter, love and…larceny? While holiday cheer spreads joy and peace, this is the time to remember crime will increase. From unwitting victims who had one-too-many eggnogs, to the solicitation that pulls at the heartstrings, these are a few of the favored...

“A computer in every home” was how, in the early 1980s, Bill Gates described his vision for the future of personal computing. By 2020, it is estimated that the number of connected devices (as many as six per person) will be 50 billion globally.1 Gates’...

“As financial crime challenges such as cybersecurity, AML management and sanctions compliance in a near real-time payments environment continue to evolve, correspondent banks are adapting their models and identifying smarter ways to grow their relationship networks efficiently and securely,” writes SWIFT’s Tony Wicks. "Correspondent...