by Israel Udensi | Nov 29, 2024 | Blog, Resources
In the global fight against financial crime, Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) are essential tools that enable financial institutions and regulators to identify and mitigate risks such as money laundering, terrorist...
by Israel Udensi | Nov 22, 2024 | Blog, Resources
This year marks a significant milestone for j. awan & partners, the parent organisation of azakaw, as we proudly celebrate 10 years of delivering exceptional governance, risk, compliance, and financial solutions to clients worldwide. Over the past decade, j. awan...
by Israel Udensi | Nov 14, 2024 | Blog, Resources
As Dubai cements its place as a global financial hub, the regulatory landscape governing business conduct continues to evolve. At the forefront of this framework is the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), which enforces rigorous conduct of business standards to...
by Gonçalo Veiga | Oct 2, 2024 | Blog, Resources
GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation while KYC stands for Know Your Customer. Where GDPR is a European Union (EU) law to protect people’s sensitive personals online, KYC uses people’s sensitive data to verify if they are involved in any illegal...
by Israel Udensi | Sep 12, 2024 | Blog
Money laundering poses a significant financial crime risk to institutions and it is the role of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to safeguard institutions against such criminal activities. MLROs are crucial in the implementation and oversight of...
by Israel Udensi | Aug 26, 2024 | Blog
Money laundering is a significant concern for financial institutions worldwide, as it involves disguising the origins of illegally obtained money to make it appear legitimate. Detecting and addressing money laundering red flags is crucial to safeguarding the integrity...