The Norwegian government has introduced an extensive four-year action plan designed to prevent and address problem gambling, outlining a coordinated national effort that will run from 2026 through 2029. Announced on Friday, the initiative brings together a broad set of measures including prevention campaigns, expanded treatment services, and a strengthened research framework. Notably, the strategy avoids introducing new regulatory restrictions, instead focusing on improving p

Merricks Solicitors Limited has reached a regulatory settlement with the Solicitors Regulation Authority following an investigation that revealed substantial weaknesses in its defenses against financial crime. The agreement arises from the firm’s failure to maintain critical records required under national anti-money laundering regulations, a lapse that ultimately led to disciplinary action. By accepting the outcome and agreeing to pay the costs associated with the investigat

The Australian Federal Police, working alongside the Joint Threat Financing Group, has issued an urgent warning about the misuse of charitable donations by extremist organizations seeking to fund their operations. Authorities have stressed the severe legal consequences tied to such activities, noting that providing financial support to a terrorist organization can result in a prison sentence of up to 25 years, while direct involvement in terrorism financing carries the possib

Apple Distribution International Limited has been ordered to pay a financial penalty of £390,000 after the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation concluded that the company breached U.K. sanctions by making prohibited payments to a Russian entity. The case represents a notable development in British financial regulation, marking the first time a sanctions violation has been resolved through a formal settlement mechanism. The violations involved transfers totaling more t