The Wolfsberg Group has published a guidance paper on requests for information (RFIs) as used in anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) transaction monitoring processes. The guidance is focused primarily on inquiries initiated as a result of transaction monitoring,… Read More ›

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Wolfsberg Group publishes paper advocating public-private partnerships for effective AML/CFT and KYC
Financial institutions should participate actively in public-private information-sharing frameworks to foster a more effective anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programme according to a paper published by the Wolfsberg Group. The association of global banks that develops frameworks… Read More ›
Wolfsberg Group publishes guidance on negative news screening for KYC, AML and CFT screening
The Wolfsberg Group has published a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on how undertaking screening for negative news and other forms of adverse information can enhance financial institutions’ awareness of potential financial crime risk posed by both existing and prospective customers. The FAQs by the association… Read More ›
New Wolfsberg Group statement on financial institutions demonstrating effectiveness of AML/CFT programmes
The Wolfsberg Group has published a statement setting out how financial institutions can assess risk in defined priority areas and demonstrate their anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programme effectiveness. The Wolfsberg Group Statement on Demonstrating Effectiveness document… Read More ›