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Geldwäschegesetz (GwG)

The German Money Laundering Act (GwG) is legislation designed to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing in Germany. It requires businesses, financial institutions, and certain professionals to implement measures to detect and report suspicious activities.

Global Financial Services Company (GFSC)

Global Financial Services Company (GFSC) is a multinational corporation that provides a wide range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. These services typically include investment banking, asset management, insurance, wealth management, and financial advisory.

Global Payments Innovation (GPI)

Global Payments Innovation (GPI) is a transformative initiative by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) aimed at enhancing the speed, transparency, and traceability of cross-border payments.

Global systemically important bank (GSB)

A Global Systemically Important Bank (GSIB) is a financial institution whose failure could trigger a widespread economic crisis due to its size, interconnectedness, and significance in the global financial system. These banks are subject to stricter regulatory standards and oversight to mitigate risks and ensure financial stability. The designation is determined by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and involves criteria such as cross-jurisdictional activity, complexity, and substitutability. GSIBs are required to hold additional capital buffers and adhere to enhanced risk management practices to reduce the likelihood of financial disruptions.

Global Transaction Banking

Global Transaction Banking (GTB) refers to a suite of financial services provided by banks to support the international operations of businesses and financial institutions. These services typically include cash management, trade finance, foreign exchange, and treasury solutions.

Global Transaction Banking (GTB)

Global Transaction Banking (GTB) refers to a suite of banking services provided by financial institutions to support businesses in managing their international and domestic transactions.

Greylist

Greylist, also known as graylisting, is a technique used in email filtering to temporarily reject or delay messages from unknown or suspicious senders. When an email is received from an unrecognized source, the server initially rejects it with a temporary error.