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BSP Targets Online Gambling Payments with Stricter Rules to Bolster Consumer Protection and Combat Financial Abuse
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is moving to impose stricter oversight on digital financial services connected to online gambling,...
Jul 163 min read


UAE Takes Firm Stance on Financial Crime with Insurance License Revocation and AED 3 Million Bank Sanction
In a decisive move that underscores the UAE’s intensifying stance against financial crime and regulatory violations, the Central Bank of...
Jul 164 min read


Mexico's AML Transparency Shift Raises Global Concerns Amid US Crackdown
Mexico’s recent decision to curtail public access to its cross-border anti-money laundering (AML) information marks a pivotal shift in...
Jul 165 min read


FCA Cracks Down on Financial Crime and Boosts Consumer Protection in Final Year of Strategy
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has significantly ramped up its efforts to tackle financial misconduct and protect consumers,...
Jul 163 min read


Kansspelautoriteit Targets CasinoScout.nl Owners with Conditional Fines Over Illegal Gambling Ads
The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has taken formal enforcement action against three companies—SBM Holding Group,...
Jul 152 min read


Belgian Drug Kingpin Othman El Ballouti Extradited from Dubai Amid Global Money Laundering Crackdown
In a major step forward for global efforts to disrupt organized crime and illicit finance, authorities in Dubai have extradited Othman El...
Jul 155 min read


Ostovari’s Arrest Unveils Complex Web of Sanctions Evasion and Export Control Violations
The arrest of Bahram Mohammad Ostovari for his role in orchestrating an elaborate scheme to export sensitive U.S. electronics to Iran has...
Jul 155 min read


European Parliament Confirms Removal of Philippines from EU High-Risk Money Laundering List
The European Parliament has formally approved the European Commission’s recommendation to strike the Philippines from the European...
Jul 152 min read


Dominican Republic Launches Groundbreaking AML Agreement in Foreign Exchange Sector
A significant breakthrough has been achieved in the Dominican Republic’s financial sector with the formation of a strategic partnership...
Jul 145 min read


Chinese Crackdown Crushes Bai Family’s Criminal Empire in Northern Myanmar
Chinese authorities have successfully dismantled a vast and violent criminal syndicate run by the notorious Bai family in northern...
Jul 143 min read


Troika Ties and Coastal Villas: Spain Cracks Down on Russian Money Laundering Through Luxury Real Estate
Spanish authorities have launched a sweeping anti-money laundering crackdown targeting a sophisticated scheme involving luxury real...
Jul 144 min read


New Zealand Charts Ambitious Overhaul of AML/CFT Regime with Risk-Based Reforms and Global Alignment
The New Zealand government has announced a wide-reaching series of proposals aimed at reshaping the country’s anti-money laundering and...
Jul 115 min read


EU Parliament Approves Controversial Update to High-Risk Money Laundering List Amid Russia Dispute
In a contentious vote marked by geopolitical undercurrents and last-minute political maneuvering, the European Parliament has voted in...
Jul 113 min read


Vocalink’s £11.9 Million Fine: A Defining Moment for UK Payment Systems Compliance
In a landmark move that redefines the regulatory terrain for financial market infrastructure in the United Kingdom, the Bank of England...
Jul 104 min read


FATF Warns of Worsening Terrorist Financing Risks and Calls for Urgent Global Action
A new report issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) reveals the alarming adaptability of terrorist actors in financing their...
Jul 104 min read


UAE Central Bank Levies AED 4.1 Million in Fines on Exchange Houses Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures
In a decisive move aimed at bolstering the integrity of the United Arab Emirates’ financial sector, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)...
Jul 94 min read


U.S. Authorities Dismantle $92 Million Chinese Money Laundering Operation Linked to Drug Cartels
In a landmark enforcement action marking a major milestone in the global fight against financial crime, U.S. authorities have fully...
Jul 94 min read


FCA Hits Monzo with £21 Million Fine for Anti-Financial Crime Failures Amidst Rapid Growth
In a decisive move underscoring the UK regulator’s growing intolerance for weak anti-money laundering systems, the Financial Conduct...
Jul 95 min read


Kuwait Signs Pivotal MoUs with India and Iraq to Boost Global Financial Crime Cooperation
Kuwait’s battle against financial crime has taken a decisive leap forward with the signing of two critical memoranda of understanding...
Jul 96 min read


MAS Slaps S$27.45 Million in Fines on Nine Financial Institutions Over Singapore’s Largest-Ever Money Laundering Scandal
Singapore’s Monetary Authority has taken the gloves off. On 4 July 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced sweeping...
Jul 85 min read
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