Anti-Money Laundering

A money laundering investigation is causing difficulties for online bank Monzo

Nicola Sharp of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli sees the situation as part of a wider course of action by the Financial Conduct Authority.

By Nicola Sharp  25 August 2021

The European Union has raised the prospect of limits on cash-only purchases in order to remove the potential for money laundering

Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli assesses the reasons behind the idea and the implications.

By Niall Hearty  17 August 2021

Nicola Sharp, of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli, considers the potential significance of European Union anti-money laundering guidelines

The European Union's banking regulator is proposing guidance for compliance officers in the financial sector as part of its efforts to tackle money laundering.

By Nicola Sharp  17 August 2021

The issue of anonymity and cryptoassets has become a major part of the European Commission’s anti-money laundering efforts

Syed Rahman of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers the Commission’s stance.

By Syedur Rahman  29 July 2021

Nicola Sharp of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli welcomes Europe’s proposed Anti-Money Laundering Authority

The European Commission is set to take the first decisive steps towards creating a  new anti-money-laundering authority.

By Nicola Sharp  19 July 2021

Four countries have been placed on the FATF’s grey list for money laundering failings

These include Malta – the first European State to be listed. Nicola Sharp, of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli, considers the challenges they face.

By Nicola Sharp  7 July 2021

Aziz Rahman talks about the need for authorities to meet the rising threat of financial crime

With the National Crime Agency (NCA) saying that the threats of money laundering, bribery and corruption and sanctions evasion increased last year, Aziz Rahman was asked for his thoughts by Thomson Reuters’ Regulatory Intelligence.

By Azizur Rahman  26 May 2021

Norway’s authorities have fined the country’s largest bank millions for money laundering shortcomings

Nicola Sharp of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli sees the case as the latest high-profile reminder of the need for compliance.

By Nicola Sharp  17 May 2021

Danske Bank may have to carry out further examination of its huge money laundering failings in Estonia

Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers the bank’s plight.

By Niall Hearty  7 May 2021

Latest statistics show a sharp increase in reports of money laundering in Ireland

Nicola Sharp of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers the reasons for this and the challenges facing banks.

By Nicola Sharp  7 May 2021