Tag #Sanctions Compliance

How did Block's rapid growth contribute to its anti-money laundering compliance deficiencies?

Block's AML program weaknesses, revealed through a New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) investigation from early 2021 to September 2022, stemmed from the company's failure to keep pace with its rapid growth. The NYSDFS found Block's systems inadequately monitored transactions, including those involving sanctioned countries and terrorist groups, despite internal warnings and external reporting. This highlights the challenges of regulating rapidly expanding fintech companies.