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Publications
AML/CFT 15 Mar 2026

ANBIMA AML/CFT Guide: what changed and how to adapt your program

Analysis of new directives and compliance roadmap by institution type.

Mariana Tumbiolo Read
Crypto Assets 02 Mar 2026

VASPs and the new compliance frontier: KYC in crypto assets

With the Central Bank's regulation, crypto asset compliance has become an obligation.

André Castillo Read
Recovery 18 Feb 2026

International tracking: lessons from a cross-border operation

How we combined public databases, accounting analysis and investigative journalism to recover assets across three jurisdictions.

Rafael Moura Read
Betting 10 Feb 2026

Sports betting and AML/CFT: what operators need to know now

The new regulatory framework for sports betting created AML/CFT requirements few operators are prepared to meet.

Zela Team Read
Compliance 28 Jan 2026

KYB for SMEs: how to conduct due diligence without overloading operations

An effective Know Your Business program doesn't need to be bureaucratic. An agile methodology proportional to risk.

Mariana Tumbiolo Read
AML/CFT 15 Jan 2026

Transaction monitoring: calibration matters more than deployment

High false-positive rates are the biggest operational compliance problem. How to calibrate rules for real effectiveness.

Rafael Moura Read

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Topics: AML/CFT, financial compliance, crypto assets, asset recovery.