Francesco Fulcoli CCO at Flagstone
Francesco Fulcoli - Chief Compliance Officer The UK's financial regulator has sent a serious warning to financial institutions after identifying widespread failings in how firms are preventing money laundering. In a letter to the chief executives of regulated firms, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) outlined common weaknesses it has found th...
06 March 2024 /regulation /crime Fintech
Francesco Fulcoli - Chief Compliance Officer The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on reforms to strengthen the EU's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework. The new rules aim to close regulatory loopholes and ensure illicit money from criminal activities and terr...
19 January 2024 /regulation Fintech
Francesco Fulcoli - Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require the UK regulated sector to apply enhanced customer due diligence in relation to high-risk third countries. Regulation 33(1)(b) of the MLRs requires regulated businesses to apply en...
05 December 2023 /payments /regulation Fintech
Francesco Fulcoli - Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is now officially a part of UK company law. This momentous occasion marks a significant turning point in the history of Companies House. This legislation provides the necessary tools to play a more significant role in combating economic crime a...
20 November 2023 /payments /regulation Fintech
Francesco Fulcoli – Chief Compliance Officer The Financial Conduct Authority recently conducted an extensive review of payment account providers' systems and controls against money mule activity, shedding light on both positive practices and areas that require enhancement. Money mules have emerged as a crucial component of fraudulent schemes, ena...
20 October 2023 /payments /crime Fintech
Francesco Fulcoli – Chief Compliance Officer The world of cryptocurrency and digital assets has been on a rollercoaster ride in recent years, with massive price fluctuations, evolving technologies, and an increasing number of market participants. To ensure the stability and integrity of the financial sector, the European Union (EU) has introduced ...
12 October 2023 /regulation /crypto Fintech
Francesco Fulcoli - Chief Compliance Officer Consumer protection is of utmost importance in the financial services industry, particularly for payment institutions and Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs). The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced the Consumer Duty Plan to enhance consumer outcomes and establish clear expectations for th...
04 October 2023 /payments /regulation Fintech
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