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Francesco Fulcoli

Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone

HM Treasury Advisory Notice: NEW High Risk Third Countries List!

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...

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Francesco Fulcoli

Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone

Empowering Companies House: A New Era for UK Company Law

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...

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Francesco Fulcoli

Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone

Combating Money Mule Activity: FCA's Comprehensive Review and Recommendations

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...

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Francesco Fulcoli

Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone

Unlocking MiCA: A Deep Dive into the European Union's Crypto Asset Regulation Set to Transform 2024

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 ...

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Francesco Fulcoli

Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone

Consumer Duty: A Guide for Payment Institutions (API) and Electronic Money Institutions (EMI)

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...

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