Risk and RegTech Roundup
May 2025
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Liberia Fines Lonestar Cell MTN L$25 Million for AML Violations via Mobile Money Platform
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Block Inc. Fined $40 Million for Anti-Money Laundering Failures at Cash App
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Absa Bank Penalized R10 Million for AML Compliance Failures
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ADGM’s FSRA Fines HAYVN USD 8.85 Million for Breaches of Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
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Featured Reports & Articles
RBI Guidance
Internal Risk Assessment
This report outlines the risk assessment process and eight key elements institutions must follow to stay compliant.
Nepal's AML Struggle
Analysis of 2024 Follow-up Report
Nepal’s 2024 AML Follow-Up Report reveals deep structural and operational deficiencies in AML/CFT across key FATF recommendations, highlighting the urgent need for risk-based supervision, digital infrastructure, and RegTech-led enforcement.
Cost Effective RegTech
Nepal’s path to FATF grey list exit
A deep dive into how cost-effective RegTech solutions can help Nepal strengthen its AML framework and exit the FATF grey list.
Team ZIGRAM @ Fintelekt AML Leadership Conclave 2025, Nepal
ZIGRAM was proud to serve as a Gold Partner at the Fintelekt AML Leadership Conclave 2025, held on April 23, 2025, at Aloft Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
The conclave brought together key stakeholders—regulators, financial institutions, and industry experts—to discuss the evolving landscape of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT), with a particular focus on Nepal’s intensified efforts to exit the FATF grey list.
Key Highlights:
Showcase of ZIGRAM’s AML-Focused RegTech Solutions: Attendees engaged with our suite of tools built to support robust compliance, proactive risk monitoring, and advanced financial intelligence—specifically tailored to the regulatory environment in Nepal.
Expert Session by Abhishek Bali, CEO & Co-founder, ZIGRAM: Abhishek delivered a high-impact session on “Cost-Effective AML Solutions,” offering practical strategies to strengthen AML frameworks without placing an undue burden on institutions.
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