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The Tuna Bonds Scandal: A Case Study in Global Financial Crime

June 25, 2025

The ‘Tuna Bonds’ scandal which linked Credit Suisse and Mozambique has become a textbook case in how financial crime and poor risk management...

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Compliance Recruitment & Resourcing Experts – Scalable Talent Solutions by ACS Operations

June 19, 2025

In today’s fast-evolving regulatory landscape, finding the right compliance talent is crucial. At ACS Operations, we combine direct industry experience with strategic insight...

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Expert AML Advisory Services Backed by First-Hand Industry Experience

June 18, 2025

At ACS Operations, we are a trusted global consulting firm built on first-hand experience, offering bespoke Advisory Services in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Risk...

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FCA Releases Updated 2025 Financial Crime Guide: Key Compliance Enhancements for UK-Regulated Firms

May 7, 2025

April 2025 | London – The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released an updated version of its Financial Crime Guide (FCG), reinforcing its...

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Strengthening Compliance: Introducing ACS Operations’ UK-Compliant Corporate Customer Risk Assessment Framework

April 29, 2025

At ACS Operations, we know that effective risk management and regulatory compliance start with real-world experience. Partnering with a leading UK-based financial institution,...

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Navigating the New US Tariffs: A Financial Crime and Compliance Challenge for UK Firms

April 27, 2025

Introduction: Why This Matters The newly introduced 10% US tariff on British products is not merely a trade measure — it represents a...

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Strengthening Sanctions Compliance and Risk Assessment in UK AML Programmes

April 27, 2025

In today’s regulatory environment, robust sanctions compliance and risk assessment have become essential pillars of effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) frameworks in the UK....

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ACS Operations: Real-World Compliance Expertise You Can Trust

March 27, 2025

Welcome to ACS operations ACS Operations – Built on First-Hand Experience. Our experts have worked themselves from entry-level positions to executive roles across...

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Adapting to JMLSG’s Proposed AML/CTF Guidance Updates with ACS Operations

March 18, 2025

The Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) is updating its steering to help financial institutes enhance their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing...

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Metro Bank FCA Fine: What Can Be Learned and How ACS Operations Could Have Helped

February 20, 2025

The penalty of £16,675,200 levied by the Financial Conduct Authority on Metro Bank for failures in its AML systems during the period from...

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Navigating FCA Compliance with ACS Operations

February 20, 2025

The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) may be contacting your business about obtaining authorisation or registration to comply with UK regulatory requirements. This is...

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Meeting FCA’s 2025 Supervisory Priorities: How ACS Operations Can Help UK Banks

February 20, 2025

With ongoing developments in the UK’s regulatory environment, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out its supervisory priorities for 2025. These priorities...

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The Impact of Regulatory Changes on Compliance Recruitment Trends and How ACS Operations Can Help

February 20, 2025

The regulatory landscape is continually shifting, requiring businesses to adapt quickly to stay compliant and competitive. These changes aren’t merely adjustments in policy;...

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