BlogThe Rise of Cryptocurrency in Modern SlaveryApril 19, 2023 by Verafin “Digital assets may pose significant illicit finance risks, including money laundering, cybercrime and ransomware, narcotics and human trafficking, and terrorism and proliferation financing.” –Department of State, Trafficking in Persons Crypto companies play a critical role in the fight against human... |
BlogCriminals Cash in on Stolen Checks: FinCEN Releases 10 Red Flags for Mail-Related Check FraudMarch 24, 2023 by Verafin Mail-related check fraud is surging. In 2022, check fraud-related SARs filed to FinCEN reached over 680,000, almost doubling the previous year’s number of filings. In response to a nationwide surge of stolen check fraud schemes targeting the U.S. mail system,... |
BlogFrom the Cloud: Deep Insights into Wire Fraud TrendsMarch 15, 2023 by Verafin Payment fraud is a challenge that is pervasive in the financial industry, and a threat to financial institutions of all sizes. As the talk of a liability shift for consumer-related payment fraud gains momentum within regulatory spheres, additional pressure is... |
BlogScale to Prevail: Five Benefits of Proactively Scaling your Compliance PlatformMarch 7, 2023 by Verafin Regulatory enforcement is rapidly evolving for crypto companies and manual processes are costing you more. As fines for compliance violations increase, staying ahead of regulatory requirements is a necessity for crypto companies, to avoid financial penalties and damage to your... |
BlogBig Lessons for Crypto Companies From Even Bigger AML FinesMarch 6, 2023 by Verafin For crypto companies, the immense challenge of navigating the multitude of regulators, escalating number of fines, and evolving landscape of compliance is overwhelming. Crypto companies are facing increased pressure to remain compliant, while avoiding penalties and reputational damage. The Current... |
BlogAutomating for EfficiencyFebruary 2, 2023 by Verafin The “crypto winter” has temporarily frozen many crypto company’s capabilities. As companies compensate for current challenges with budgetary reductions and increased layoffs, companies are continuously asking themselves how they can do less with more. Increased regulatory scrutiny and impending compliance... |
BlogLearning from the Past for a Lucrative FutureJanuary 30, 2023 by Verafin The landscape of financial crime is evolving – both for traditional financial institutions and crypto companies. As financial institutions advance anti-financial crime programs to maintain regulatory compliance and combat fraud, there are valuable lessons that crypto companies can use to... |
BlogFraud Trends and Technology 2023January 30, 2023 by Colin Parsons Looking to the past can help us determine the course for the future. This is an important lesson for financial institutions looking to protect themselves and their customers from fraud. Financial institutions are facing a magnitude of fraud schemes, each... |
BlogAML Trends and Technology 2023January 27, 2023 by Bill Heys Keeping pace with the growing complexity of financial crime was a challenge for financial institutions in 2022 – finding a balance between meeting customers’ needs for faster, frictionless banking while managing regulatory scrutiny is no easy task. Investigators striving to... |
BlogFraudsters Focusing on Higher Value Wire ScamsJanuary 18, 2023 by Verafin Payments fraud is an increasingly complex threat to financial institutions and consumers alike. As wire fraud attempts surge against individuals, especially for seniors, there is a growing debate surrounding mandatory victim reimbursements for Authorized Push Payment (APP) fraud. With a... |
