Simplified Way of Understanding goAML: Problems in implementing goAML(part 2)

From the previous article, we have come to known that why different regulatory bodies want to implement goAML and why they are pushing different financial sectors to implement them. However, the problem occurs when the expectation of regulatory bodies does not match with the reality of financial institutions. We are going to share some problems…

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AML/CFT Risk Assessment

AML/CFT Process Simplified:Risk Assessment (Part 1)

Look before you leap.       John Heywood (c.1497-1580) We have been hearing this quote time and again but we keep forgetting it repeatedly and suffering consequences. Following two examples will be able to justify the aforementioned fact: Organization drafting policies before doing AML/CFT risk assessment. This is the same as driving in the dark being blindfolded….

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FATF Recommendations

Simple Way to Understand Financial Action Task Force(FATF) and its Recommendations:When, Why, What, How and Whom

This article summarizes what FATF is and what it stands for. Further, it outlines FATF Recommendations and classifies them into two categories: Recommendations that are applicable to Financial Institutions and Country as a whole. Why and When? As international awareness and concern began to raise regarding money laundering, there was a need for serious action….

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FATF Mutual Evaluation

What is the Mutual Evaluation 2020 and What Should Nepalese Financial Institutions Should Watch Out For and THE GREAT PARADOX !!!

If you are in Banking Industry or are following current news update, you might head that Nepal is near threshold of mutual evaluation by  APG. Previously, we were unscathed by skin, that is we saved ourselves from being in blacklist, but, still we are not out of danger. So, let us explore, what is mutual…

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INFORMATION SECURITY CAREER AND ETHICAL HACKING

Learn Information Security Management, Ethical Hacking Techniques and Choose Appropriate Information Security Career.

NowADays, Information Security has caught lot of peoples’ attention. Many don’t understand it, some interested give it A try, few serious ones make a career out of it. I have prepared this article for Beginners who are thinking of adopting an Information Security Career for their bread and butter. But those who are veterans can…

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