Card-Not-Present Fraud Prevention: Complete CNP Security Guide
How merchants, issuers, and payment providers can combat the growing threat of card-not-present fraud using modern authentication and layered security.
Robin Deane
Sanctions Screening Guide 2026: OFAC, UN, EU & Global Lists
A comprehensive reference for compliance professionals navigating today’s complex sanctions landscape.
AML Compliance Guide 2026: Requirements, Frameworks & Best Practices
A comprehensive overview of AML compliance requirements, frameworks, and best practices for compliance officers, MLROs, and business leaders.
Transaction Monitoring: Rules vs. AI & Best Practices (2026)
The Core Definition Transaction Monitoring is the ongoing process of analysing customer financial data in real-time (or near real-time) to detect suspicious activity, money laundering, or fraud. Unlike KYC (which checks who the customer is), Transaction Monitoring checks what the…
PEP & Sanctions Screening: The Complete Compliance Guide (2026)
The Core Definition Sanctions Screening is the process of checking individuals and entities against government blacklists (like OFAC or the UN) to prevent financial interaction with terrorists, criminals, or embargoed nations. PEP Screening is the process of identifying Politically Exposed…
Customer Due Diligence in New Zealand
Customer Due Diligence, commonly referred to as CDD, is a core requirement under New Zealand’s Anti Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism framework. It plays a central role in how reporting entities identify customers, assess risk, and prevent the…
Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence Explained
Customer Due Diligence, commonly referred to as CDD, is a foundational control used by organisations to manage money laundering, terrorism financing, and broader financial crime risks. Across financial services, professional services, fintech, and regulated industries, effective CDD supports both regulatory…
Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons
Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons are individuals, groups, or entities subject to economic sanctions administered by the United States Department of the Treasury. Their designation has far-reaching implications for organisations operating across financial services, trade, payments, and regulated industries.…
What Tranche 2 AML Reforms Mean for Australian Businesses
Tranche 2 AML reforms will bring new AML/CTF obligations to a wider group of Australian businesses from 1 July 2026. This guide explains who may be affected, what newly regulated businesses need to prepare, and how practical onboarding, screening, KYB and monitoring workflows can support compliance readiness.
Understanding AML in Australia: AUSTRAC Requirements and Tranche 2 Reforms
Anti-money laundering regulation in Australia is entering a period of significant change. Increased AUSTRAC enforcement activity, higher regulatory expectations, and the introduction of Tranche 2 reforms are reshaping how organisations manage AML and counter-terrorism financing obligations. For reporting entities and…