BlogIncreased Use of Virtual Currency in Human TraffickingMarch 5, 2024 by Verafin Criminals will exploit the most vulnerable in society for significant financial gain. According to Nasdaq’s Global Financial Crime Report, in 2023, $346.7B of illicit funds was linked to human trafficking activity – although this number is likely only a fraction... |
BlogA Ruthless ScamSeptember 26, 2023 by Verafin A prominent virtual currency investment scam, with the demeaning label “pig butchering,” is creating significant financial and emotional harm for countless victims around the world – criminals defrauded victims of more than $2 billion USD in 2022. Known as financial... |
BlogAML Trends and Technology 2022January 27, 2023 by Bill Heys |
BlogAligning with AML/CFT PrioritiesJune 14, 2022 by Verafin The need for greater effectiveness and efficiency in BSA/AML programs is acute. Financial institutions must navigate the ever-changing landscape of regulatory compliance while simultaneously adapting to evolving criminal activity. But many institutions are limited to their own siloed data set... |
BlogAML Crime Trends and TechnologyJanuary 12, 2022 by Verafin Keeping pace with the changing landscape of BSA/AML is a significant challenge for financial institutions. In our year-end presentation we explored industry-wide AML trends and the specific challenges facing compliance programs today — including the recent passing of the AML Act of... |
BlogCrossing Boundaries: The Expansive Threat of BECMay 20, 2021 by Verafin “For five years in a row, BEC is responsible for the most financial losses reported to the FBI. We have no reason to believe that 2021 will be any different.” Agari, 2021 As the industry rebounds from a challenging year,... |