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U.S. Treasury Lifts Sanctions on Tornado Cash Amid Crypto Policy Debate
The U.S. Treasury has officially lifted economic sanctions against Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixing service that obscures...
Mar 24, 20252 min read


UK Government Targets Informal Money Transfers in Crackdown on Money Laundering
An estimated £2 billion ($2.6 billion) is laundered annually through informal money transfer systems in the UK, according to HM Revenue...
Mar 24, 20252 min read


Trump Dismisses Two Democratic FTC Commissioners, Sparking Legal Dispute
In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump has dismissed the two remaining Democratic commissioners on the Federal Trade Commission...
Mar 21, 20252 min read


GRAI Plans Severe Penalties for Irish Gambling Regulation Breaches
The newly established Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is set to impose strict penalties for breaches of Irish gambling...
Mar 21, 20253 min read


Herbert Smith Freehills Fined for UK Sanctions Breach by Moscow Subsidiary
British regulators have imposed a fine on global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills after its now-defunct Moscow subsidiary, HSF Moscow,...
Mar 21, 20251 min read


South Africa Targets FATF Greylist Exit by October
South Africa is aiming to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist by October this year, according to a National...
Mar 21, 20252 min read


UBS Auditor Issues Adverse Opinion on Internal Controls Amid Credit Suisse Integration Challenges
UBS has received an “adverse opinion” from its auditor on the bank’s internal controls over financial reporting for 2024, following...
Mar 20, 20252 min read


Dublin Man Jailed for Laundering Over €1 Million from Online Fraud and Bank Scams
A Dublin man who laundered more than €1 million from online fraud and bank scams has been sentenced to five years and four months in...
Mar 20, 20252 min read


Kuwait Pension Fund Accuses Man Group and EFG of Laundering Bribes in $1 Billion London Trial
Kuwait’s public pension fund has accused asset manager Man Group, Swiss bank EFG, and others of laundering bribes paid to its late...
Mar 20, 20252 min read


UK Gambling Commission Conducted Just Eight AML Inspections in 2023–2024
The UK Gambling Commission (GC) carried out only eight on-site anti-money laundering (AML) inspections during its 2023–2024 operating...
Mar 19, 20252 min read


Founder of AML Bitcoin Convicted of Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder of AML Bitcoin, has been convicted of wire fraud and money laundering following a five-week trial in...
Mar 19, 20252 min read


EU’s AI Act Bans High-Risk Systems, but Compliance Challenges Persist
A European Union-wide ban on artificial intelligence systems deemed to pose an “unacceptable” risk officially took effect on February 2,...
Mar 19, 20254 min read


Danish Gambling Authority Highlights FATF’s Latest High-Risk Jurisdiction Updates
The Danish Gambling Authority has issued a notice regarding the most recent updates to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) lists of...
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Scam Losses in Australia Drop by 25.9% to $2 Billion in 2024
Scam losses in Australia saw a significant decline of 25.9% in 2024, dropping to $2 billion, according to newly released data from the...
Mar 18, 20252 min read


BaFin Calls for International Collaboration to Combat Hawala Banking
Law enforcement agencies must develop a global network to effectively counter Hawala banking, according to BaFin, Germany’s anti-money...
Mar 18, 20251 min read


OFAC’s March 2025 Sanctions Update Highlights Risks in Offshore Incorporations
The latest sanctions update from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has once again placed...
Mar 18, 20252 min read


EU Commission Pushes Forward with Major Simplifications to Environmental Regulations
The European Commission has announced a set of sweeping changes aimed at simplifying the EU’s environmental regulations, arguing that...
Mar 17, 20255 min read


Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Fined £300,000 for Anti-Money Laundering Breaches
U.S. law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has been fined £300,000 ($389,069) for breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations at...
Mar 17, 20252 min read


UK Enhances AML Measures in Preparation for FATF Evaluation
The United Kingdom is taking steps to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) framework as it gears up for its next Financial Action...
Mar 17, 20252 min read


Armenia Increases Online Gambling Fees and Plans New Regulator
Armenia has confirmed an increase in fees for online gambling operators, with a new regulatory body set to oversee the sector. The...
Mar 14, 20252 min read
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