Reaffirming its global leadership in financial integrity, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025, which replaces Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018. The new law further enhances the UAE’s robust Anti-Money Laundering…
Strengthening the UAE’s AML/CFT Regime: Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 ????? ?????? »
For most businesses today, compliance has evolved far beyond being a regulatory formality. It has become a cornerstone of how organizations build trust, protect their reputation, and operate responsibly in a rapidly changing…
Why a Comprehensive AML Compliance Solution Is No Longer Optional for Businesses ????? ?????? »
AML risk management is the framework businesses use to detect and reduce the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing. It involves identifying high-risk customers, products, and transactions, assessing their potential impact, and applying controls…
What is Risk Management and why it matters for AML Compliance? ????? ?????? »
In recent years, the UAE has made extensive effort to strengthen the country’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) framework. Due to the implementation of rigorous inspections and reforms, the UAE was officially removed…
When and Why to Submit a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) in the UAE ????? ?????? »
As fraudsters and money launderers become more sophisticated and global regulatory expectations grow increasingly stringent, the need for an advanced and proactive transaction monitoring system is more critical than ever. Financial institutions, money exchange…
Transaction Monitoring Typologies and How Our Solution FinchTM Helps ????? ?????? »
In today’s fast-evolving regulatory environment, AML compliance is no longer just about checking boxes, it is about safeguarding your business, reputation, and long-term growth. The difference between reactive and proactive…
From Reactive to Proactive: Rethinking AML Compliance in the UAE ????? ?????? »
FinchSCAN recently hosted an insightful and timely webinar titled “The Challenges for DNFBPs – AML Risks & Requirements.” The session aimed to spotlight a sector that is increasingly under regulatory scrutiny: Designated Non-Financial…
Webinar Recap: The Challenges for DNFBPs – AML Risks & Requirements ????? ?????? »
With the recent regulatory changes, designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) in the UAE have a crucial responsibility of combatting financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorism financing. As per Cabinet Decision No. (10) of 2019…
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Guide for DNFBP Sector ????? ?????? »
In the realm of AML (Anti-Money Laundering), compliance for sanctions screening and PEP (Politically Exposed Person) screening are critical steps in the operational procedure, intended to protect financial institutions…
Sanctions Screening vs. PEP Screening: What is the Difference? ????? ?????? »
