Publications
A compilation of writings by Shelly Forde or in collaboration with others for the benefit of individuals, businesses, regulators and other compliance professionals where appropriate:
Ensuring Compliance
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Safeguarding Financial Systems
Independent AML audits are crucial for ensuring financial system integrity by providing impartial evaluations, enhancing compliance, building stakeholder trust, and guiding continuous improvement in combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
Wolfberg ABC
The U.S. leads in anti-bribery efforts via the FCPA, while the Wolfsberg Group offers global financial crime guidelines, emphasizing compliance.
How to Address Complex Business Concerns
Navigate business complexities with thorough research, prioritize issues, foster innovation, embrace flexibility, build partnerships, engage customers, leverage technology, develop contingency plans, seek expert advice, and stay resilient.
Navigating the Risk Maze
The critical importance of comprehensive risk assessment for FinTech companies. The article outlines key risk categories—operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational—and provides a step-by-step guide for identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and continuously monitoring these risks to ensure sustainable growth and innovation in the dynamic FinTech landscape.
Guide to Complying
Fintech startups must comply with FINRA by determining applicability, registering, implementing AML/KYC, ensuring data security, transparent communication, record-keeping, staying informed, and seeking legal guidance.
Ensuring Business Continuity
Fintech
Understanding the Compliance of Financial Regulations
Fintech companies revolutionize finance but must prioritize AML/CFT compliance. Understanding and adhering to regulations are crucial for trust and integrity. Payment processors, lenders, and exchanges each face unique challenges, requiring ongoing employee training and technological integration. Partner with us for tailored solutions and expert guidance.
AML Audits and AML Assessments
Distinguishing AML Audits vs Assessments: Vital insights on two essential components in combating financial crime. Audits focus on compliance, while assessments provide a holistic view for strategic decisions. Elevate your AML framework with our expertise.
Examination of an Industry Report
Comply Advantage's annual report shows a strong trend towards automation in Anti-Money Laundering tech, with 89% prioritizing it over explainability. The report also emphasizes a shift to a risk-averse approach to Politically Exposed Persons and highlights the growing importance of real-time payments, urging organizations to adapt.
Exploring the Regulatory Landscape
Uncover the Guardians of Financial Stability! Dive into the world of regulatory authorities shaping the fintech landscape. From FinCEN's mission to combat money laundering to SEC's role in fostering innovation, explore how these key players safeguard the financial system. Read more for insights into the pivotal roles ensuring fairness, stability, and innovation in the ever-evolving financial industry.
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) bridges traditional and digital finance. While gaining prominence post-2019, it traces back decades in central banks' exploration. The future holds financial inclusion, streamlined transactions, and enhanced monetary tools, though privacy, transparency, and cybersecurity challenges persist. CBDCs shape a promising global financial landscape.
Understanding AML Compliance
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance is vital in the finance world, protecting institutions from unwitting involvement in illicit activities. Aimed at preventing money laundering, AML regulations impact various entities, including banks and non-financial organizations. Governments enact laws, and financial institutions implement them with designated compliance officers ensuring adherence. AML compliance safeguards the financial system, builds trust, and contributes to economic growth by preventing criminal activities. As financial systems evolve, a continued commitment to AML practices remains crucial for global economic integrity.
A Global Push for Transparency
Explore the Global Landscape of Financial Integrity! Join us on a deep dive into the groundbreaking legislations shaping corporate transparency: the US Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the UK Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements. Discover the nuances in Ownership Disclosure, Reporting Mechanisms, and Compliance. While the CTA prioritizes Ultimate Beneficial Ownership disclosure, the UK regulations focus on significant beneficial ownership, both fostering transparency and combating financial crimes. Uncover the impact on a global scale as the UK actively collaborates internationally, setting benchmarks for others. Embrace a new era of accountability and transparency in the corporate world!
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape. Understanding the global nature of fintech is key; operating across borders means dealing with a patchwork of regulations. Compliance teams must have a cross-border understanding or collaborate with experts in different jurisdictions. Rapid tech innovation means regulations quickly become outdated. Fintech firms must establish scalable internal processes to adapt proactively to the ever-changing landscape.
The True Cost of Employee Turnover
The True Cost of Employee Turnover: Retain or Recruit?
5 Key Components to Compliance
5 Key Components to Agile, Successful Compliance
Impact of Non-Compliance
Impact of Non-Compliance with AML and KYC regulations.
Fintech and AML
Fintech and AML: Ensuring Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Determining When To Conduct an Independent AML Audit
Conducting independent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) audits is crucial for ensuring compliance and detecting potential financial crimes.
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