The Constellation Blog
Insights on Compliance, Risk & RegTech
Practical guidance from the One Constellation team — KYC, AML, transaction monitoring, sanctions, and the regulatory landscape that shapes them.
Know Your Customer (KYC)
eKYC Liveness Detection and Biometric Verification Explained
Active vs passive liveness, ISO 30107-3 PAD levels, the deepfake threat model, and which eKYC methods regulators actually accept across MAS, RBI, eIDAS, and FinCEN.
Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)
Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR/STR): When to File and How
When the SAR filing obligation is triggered, how the no-tipping-off rule works in practice, and how filing mechanics differ across STRO, FinCEN, the NCA, and other major FIUs.
Know Your Customer (KYC)
What is a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)? Complete Filing Guide for 2026
When a customer's behaviour doesn't add up, regulated firms must file a Suspicious Activity Report to the Financial Intelligence Unit. This guide walks through what triggers a SAR,…
