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What Netflix's 'The Night Agent' Got Right about Terrorism Financing
Netflix recently released the third season of The Night Agent. Interestingly, the most dangerous moment in the first episode is not the car chase. Don't worry - no spoilers ahead for those who haven't watched it yet. In one early scene, an analyst working at FinCEN (the U.S. Financial Crime Enforcement Network) begins investigating a cluster of Suspicious Activity Reports, or SARs. The reports flag large fund transfers from several U.S. companies flowing into a single crypto
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Bank Negara Malaysia's Gift: Key Changes in Revised AML Policy Documents issued 6th February 2024
Five years back, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) bestowed upon us a New Year's treat wrapped in the guise of its AML/CFT and Targeted Financial Sanctions for Financial Institutions (FIs) and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) & Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) policy documents, playing the role of the ultimate 2020 surprise. Now, in the spirit of celebrating the mighty Year of the Dragon, they've once again treated us to the revised AML/CFT/CPF and
Feb 13, 20243 min read


Decoding PEPs in Malaysia: AML/CFT Strategies and Best Practices for Enhanced Due Diligence
Explore the comprehensive guide on AML/CFT measures for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) in Malaysia.
Jan 30, 20243 min read


Customer Due Diligence (CDD): What is CDD and why it's important for your business
Understand the importance of Customer Due Diligence (CDD), various types of CDD and the typical workflow processes involved.
Dec 12, 20234 min read


Know Your Customer (KYC) vs. Customer Due Diligence (CDD) - The Differences
Dive into the intricate world of KYC and CDD! Uncover the pivotal role CDD plays in AML/CFT, distinguishing it from the ongoing KYC process.
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Revolutionising AML/CFT Compliance: Implementing a Risk-Based Approach (RBA)
Discover the implementation of Risk Based Approach (RBA) to AML/CFT from different aspects - national, institutional and customer levels.
Dec 1, 20236 min read


AML/CFT Policy Documents in Malaysia
In this article, we help differentiate between the two AML/CFT & TFS policies issued by Bank Negara Malaysia, which can be challenging.
Nov 30, 20233 min read


The Origins of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) 2001 in Malaysia
The Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) in Malaysia was enacted in 2001 to combat money laundering. The AMLA is a vital piece of legislation.
Nov 29, 20233 min read
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