by Israel Udensi | Dec 11, 2024 | Blog, Resources
Regulatory Scrutiny Highlights Gaps in AML Compliance for Platforms and Advisers. A recent Citywire New Model Adviser report reveals that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is intensifying its scrutiny of anti-money laundering (AML) processes within platforms and...
by Israel Udensi | Dec 5, 2024 | Blog, Resources
The financial services industry is navigating an unprecedented era of regulatory complexity. As compliance demands grow, financial institutions are turning to automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their capabilities, reduce costs, and ensure...
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...