Publications

Research and Report 30 Jun 2020 1 minute read

The Outlook on Non-Performing Loans

Non-performing loans (NPLs) remain a concern in Europe.

Research and Report 30 Jun 2020 1 minute read

NY DFS: Part 504 Observations & Recommendations

Since the implementation, in January 2017, of the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) Part 504 Banking Division Transaction Monitoring and Filtering Program Requirements and Certification ("Part 504"), Sia Partners has observed how banks have been working to comply with it.

Article 30 Jun 2020 3 minutes read

Covid-19 crisis will slash 2020 oil majors’ investments by 18%

The oil industry is today facing what could become the biggest crisis of its entire history! But first, let’s come back to what happened over the last two months.

Article 25 Jun 2020 3 minutes read

Do Banks have an AML Problem with IOLTA?

IOLTA provides Financial Institutions the means of assisting lawyers by pooling the accounts of their under-privileged clients to reduce their legal expenses.

Article 25 Jun 2020 9 minutes read

The EU Fifth AML Directive: Directive (EU) 2018/843

The fight against money laundering and terrorist financing has become increasingly difficult over the years with criminals having shown adaptability and opportunism in finding new channels to launder the proceeds of their illegal activities.

Article 25 Jun 2020 7 minutes read

Stock market: Robo Advisors Performance & Consequences

The outbreak and rapid proliferation of the coronavirus pandemic rattled global financial markets in the first quarter of 2020.