Prosecutors in Curaçao have asked the court to acquit a businessman of money laundering charges in the long-running Avior investigation, concluding that although significant suspicions remain, the evidence gathered during the decade-long investigation is insufficient to secure a criminal conviction. The development marks a notable turn in one of the Caribbean's most prominent financial crime cases, highlighting the challenges prosecutors face in complex cross-border money lau

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced the results of its latest review of listed companies' compliance with minimum market capitalisation requirements, confirming changes to the warning status of several issuers. The review forms part of the exchange's ongoing supervisory framework aimed at promoting market transparency and ensuring that listed companies continue to meet the standards required for admission and continued trading on the regulated market. One of the mos

Cambodia is weighing a broader expansion of visa-free travel and an increase in direct international flight connections as part of efforts to revive its tourism sector following a noticeable decline in foreign visitor arrivals. The proposals were discussed during a meeting of the government-private sector tourism working group on Tuesday, chaired by Tourism Minister Huot Hak. Speaking during the meeting, Hak said international tourist arrivals had dropped sharply during the f

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced a series of reforms aimed at making London a more attractive destination for companies seeking to raise capital through initial public offerings (IPOs). The changes are designed to simplify the listing process, reduce compliance costs and shorten the time required to bring companies to market, as regulators seek to reverse a prolonged decline in UK stock market listings and strengthen the competitiveness of Britain's c