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OFAC List Search Explained: Definition & Importance [Guide]
Learn about the OFAC Sanctions List, why it matters, and how to comply. Avoid risks and stay updated with our comprehensive guide.
AML in Banking: What You Need To Know
Keep up with the ever-evolving anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in banking and finance. Learn what measures you can take to improve compliance.
Red Flags for Money Laundering: Top 12 to Watch Out For
Learn how to identify red flags in AML and stay ahead of financial crime. Learn more from Sigma Ratings!
What is Enhanced Due Diligence
Check out our overview of enhanced due diligence. Discover the benefits of EDD and how it can help protect your business from potential risks. Learn more!
Alexandre de Villiers joins Sigma Ratings as Chief of Staff
Sigma Ratings adds Alexandre de Villiers as Chief of Staff! Welcome aboard!
Does Using Google Search Strings for Adverse Media Screening Work?
Adverse media is increasingly important for financial institutions. Is using Google search strings for negative news searches a good idea? Learn more.
Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)
UBO is a key term in financial compliance and risk management. Learn what it is and why it matters for your business. Read more!
Guide to Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
Learn what politically exposed persons are and the steps banks & other financial institutions take to protect themselves from PEPs. Read more!
Sigma Ratings Closes Series A Funding Led by Mosaik Partners
Sigma Ratings announced Series A funding led by Mosaik Partners to scale intelligent relationship risk management.
Yale University Study Finds Companies that Exited Russia Rewarded with Outsize Stock-Market Returns
This month, a new study from the Yale School of Management, which has been monitoring approximately 1,300 companies that do business in Russia, found that the almost 1,000 companies that exited Russia after its invasion of Ukraine weren’t just benefiting from a reputational boost but were also being rewarded with outsize stock-market returns, while those that remained were punished.
EU Considers Blacklisting the United Arab Emirates Following the ‘Dubai Uncovered’ Leaks
Last week, the EU considered blacklisting the United Arab Emirates. The suggestion comes following a new data leak called ‘Dubai Uncovered,’ which provided the first detailed public overview of how criminals, tax evaders, Russian oligarchs and other illicit actors bought property in Arab Emirate tax haven Dubai.
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