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Compliance
Credit Risk
AML
March 26, 2024

What is the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

In this article, we explain what the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is and what they do to counter money laundering and terrorist financing.

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Compliance
Insolvency
Construction
March 15, 2024

How Red Flag Alert Detected The Stephens And Stephens Developers Collapse Ten Months Early

In this blog, we explore how the Red Flag Alert platform predicted the business failure of Stephens And Stephens Ltd.

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AML Compliance
AML
Compliance
March 12, 2024

Your Guide to Completing a Companies House Search

​Conducting a Companies House search is essential for due diligence, offering insights into a company's legal status.

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AML Compliance
AML
Compliance
March 8, 2024

AML Fine Roundup - 8 of the Biggest Penalties in 2023

​In 2023, major firms like Binance ($4B), Crown Resorts ($450M), and Deutsche Bank ($186M) faced record AML fines.

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Customer Acquisition
UBO
PSC
AML
Compliance
March 8, 2024

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) vs Persons of Significant Control (PSC)

What is the difference between Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) vs Persons of Significant Control (PSC)?

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Master Data Management
B2B Data
CRM
March 7, 2024

Data Cleansing: The Business Case for a Data Cleanse with Red Flag Alert

In this article we look at how our solutions will cleanse your data as well as the benefits to integrating your B2B Data into your CRM

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AML Compliance
AML
Compliance
UBO
March 7, 2024

Understanding Group Structure & Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) in AML

Understanding corporate group structures & identifying Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) are crucial for AML compliance.

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Compliance
AML
AML Compliance
February 27, 2024

What is Document Verification and How is it Used for AML Compliance?

In this article, we explain what document verification is as well as how it is used to meet AML Compliance regulations in the UK.

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Compliance
AML
PEPs
AML Compliance
February 8, 2024

Are PEPs and Sanctions Checks Mandatory in the UK?

In this article we elaborate on the regulatory obligations with regard to PEPs and Sanctions in the UK and best practices to follow

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B2B Data
Credit Risk
February 7, 2024

What is Know Your Supplier (KYS)?

​Implementing Know Your Supplier (KYS) procedures involves verifying suppliers' identities.

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Compliance
Financial Services
Legal
December 13, 2023

Is it a Legal Requirement to Conduct KYC Checks on UK Clients?

​In the UK, conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) checks is legally mandated for businesses in regulated sectors.

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Automate
November 30, 2023

How Red Flag Alert Automate Helps Business

Red Flag Automate boosts efficiency, reduces staff hours, and ensures compliance in the regulated sector.

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AML
Compliance
Customer Onboarding
November 27, 2023

What Is Bank Account Verification?

In this article, we explain what Bank Account Verification is and the risks associated with not using it as part of your KYC process.

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Automate
Digital Transformation
November 17, 2023

How Digital Transformation Helps Businesses

In this blog, we explore digital transformation and how Red Flag Automate can boost your business’s efficiency.

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Automate
Compliance
Digital Transformation
November 2, 2023

How automating decisions can revolutionise your business practices

In this blog, we explain how automating business decisions can revolutionise practices and drive growth.

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Compliance
AML
October 17, 2023

What Is the Difference Between Smurfing And Structuring

This article looks at the differences between Smurfing and Structuring while elaborating on what each of these activities include in money laundering.

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Customer Onboarding
October 11, 2023

Red Flag Alert: Taking the Pain Out of Onboarding

In this article, we explore onboarding challenges and how Red Flag Alert can help turn them into a business advantage.

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Growth
Customer Acquisition
October 2, 2023

Which city is the 'King in the North'?

In this blog Red Flag Alert assess where the UK is experiencing growth in the North of England as well as who is considered the King in the North.

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AML Compliance
Compliance
September 29, 2023

Changes to the UK Gambling Act 2005 that you need to know

The UK government has tightened up its efforts around AML compliance, making some key changes to the UK Gambling Act of 2005 to make betting safer

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Credit Risk
Compliance
September 28, 2023

Why would a company get First Gazette Notice?

This article provides insight as to why a company would get a First Gazette Notice and how you can mitigate the risks of insolvency.

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