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Financial crime threatens government finances and societal well-being, particularly in the digital era where 80% of crimes involve online elements. Law enforcement agencies face challenges due to overwhelming data volumes, often struggling to integrate internal records with open-source intelligence (OSINT). Innovative tools like Moody’s Maxsight™ Investigations enhance investigative capabilities by tracing money trails and revealing connections in diverse cases, including tax evasion, which costs countries $480 billion annually. The European Commission highlights that 60% of EU criminal networks engage in corruption, with only 1% of assets confiscated. Modern platforms improve asset recovery and provide a significant return on investment for governments.
Muinmos Launches Strategic Advisory Board to Propel Global RegTech Growth
Muinmos, a prominent RegTech company, is enhancing its growth strategy by launching a new Advisory Board comprised of industry experts from RegTech, BigTech, Big Data Analytics, and Digital Transformation. Key members include Sander Daniels, Liz Hughes, Edward Lane, and Thomas Vollmer, each bringing extensive experience in their fields to support Muinmos’ expansion, particularly in financial services. CEO Remonda Kirketerp-Møller emphasized the Board’s role in empowering compliance functions and driving operational excellence. The Advisory Board aims to leverage Muinmos’ innovative platform to foster global growth and enhance client engagement, positioning the company for significant market advancement.
Combating a $103.6 Billion Fraud Crisis: Europe’s Strategic Battle Against Financial Deception
Nasdaq Verafin has released the report “Financial Crime Insights: Europe,” highlighting the extensive financial crime affecting the continent. According to the 2024 Global Financial Crime Report, around $750 billion in illicit funds infiltrated Europe’s financial systems, representing 2.3% of the GDP. A significant portion, $194.9 billion, is linked to cross-border transactions, stressing the need for international cooperation. Fraud has resulted in losses of $103.6 billion, threatening financial integrity. Executive VP Stephanie Champion calls for collaboration among stakeholders to combat these crimes. The report also recommends enhanced anti-money laundering efforts and innovative fraud prevention strategies to secure the financial ecosystem.
Outdoorsy Group’s Roamly Expands into Canada: Strategic Acquisition of Canadian Access Boosts Outdoor Adventures
The Outdoorsy Group is expanding its InsurTech platform, Roamly, into Canada, marking a significant milestone in its international growth strategy. This expansion includes the acquisition of Canadian Access and opening a new headquarters in Toronto. Rich Sanders has been appointed president of Roamly, highlighting the importance of this venture. Roamly has partnered with Aviva to enhance insurance operations through technology. Its innovative platform offers streamlined underwriting, AI-powered pricing, and efficient policy management. With the Canadian insurance market expected to grow from CAD$82 billion to CAD$143 billion by 2029, Roamly aims to revolutionize the industry and develop tailored insurance products.
Uncovering Tariff Evasion: How AI Reveals Hidden Trade Violations
Tariffs are increasingly being exploited for financial crime amid rising geopolitical tensions, with tariff evasion emerging as a significant concern. Offenders use tactics like shell companies, falsified documents, and obscured ownership to evade duties. A notable case involved Perfectus Aluminum, which faced $1.83 billion in penalties for misclassifying goods and using deceptive practices. Legacy compliance systems struggle to adapt to these evolving tactics, leading to excessive false positives. To combat this, AI-driven tools are vital for modern compliance. Financial institutions and regulators must implement agile, scalable systems for real-time fraud detection to address the escalating risk of tariff evasion.