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The History of Beneficial Ownership
Explore the history of Beneficial Ownership and the evolution of global regulations aimed at enhancing financial transparency. Understand the key events and laws that have shaped Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) and its critical role in combating financial crimes.
How to Comply with 314(a) Screening Requirements
Financial institutions have 14 days to respond to 314(a) requests from FinCEN. Learn more about this USA PATRIOT Act compliance requirements and how to respond to requests quickly and accurately.
Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO)
Explore the essentials of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) and its role in enhancing corporate transparency. Learn about the differences in UBO reporting mechanisms between the US and EU, the importance of accurate UBO data for compliance, and practical steps for conducting UBO checks.
Best Practices: Transaction Screening and Sanctions Compliance
Sanctions screening is a vital component of processing cross-border transactions. Our latest guide dives into AML and KYC standards for payment screening and the role of transaction screening in preventing financial crimes. Discover the best practices for sanctions compliance and ensure your company is safeguarded against regulatory fines and reputational risks.
Castellum.AI’s Department of Corrections
At Castellum.AI, we're dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of accuracy in compliance data. Our proactive approach and rigorous processes have resulted in significant corrections and improvements across various governmental data sources. These corrections are not just about fixing errors but are pivotal in maintaining the integrity of compliance systems worldwide.
Treasury Influence Map
Treasury officials have unique skills in making economic policy and fighting financial crime, with former U.S. Deputy National Security advisor Juan Zarate calling them “guerillas in grey suits.” In the private sector, ex-Treasury officials leverage their unique skill set, deep financial knowledge, and extensive networks to navigate the complex intersection of government policy and business interests. We wanted to answer the question - where do they that - and for who?
Best Practices: Compliance for Banking as a Service (BaaS)
Regulators have increased scrutiny of BAAS partnerships, raising the need for comprehensive compliance programs across sponsor banks, fintech partners and BAAS middleware providers. Learn more about compliance best practices across BAAS and what to look for in a compliance provider.
KYC and AML Fundamentals for Fintechs: 2024 Guide to Navigating Compliance
Fintechs—from crypto exchanges to cross-border remittances providers—face unique challenges to comply with existing Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations. Read on to understand key regulations impacting fintechs and how to comply with customer onboarding, monitoring and transaction screening requirements.
How To Use Shell and Shelf Companies to Launder Money
Shelf companies are an increasingly popular means for money launderers to hide the origin of funds and avoid scrutiny. But what exactly are shelf companies, and how can compliance teams address this risk?
Year in Review: How Sanctions Changed in 2023 with 17 charts
2023 was another historic year in sanctions activity after 2022 saw the largest number of targeted sanctions adopted on record. Russia solidified its position as the most sanctioned country globally as a result of its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but the number of sanctions levied in response to Hamas’ October attack was limited. Meanwhile, countries like Iran, Belarus and Syria faced continued sanctions pressure.