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Trump Authorizes Sanctions on ICC, Sparking Global Reactions
U.S. President Donald Trump has approved economic and travel sanctions targeting individuals involved in International Criminal Court...
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Brink’s Global Services to Pay $42 Million in Penalties for Violating Anti-Money Laundering Laws
Armored car company Brink’s Global Services has agreed to pay $42 million in penalties to settle allegations brought by federal...
Feb 10, 20253 min read


Gambling Commission Faces Backlash Over Accidental Release of Sensitive Documents
In what is being described as an “unprecedented blunder,” the Gambling Commission has come under fire for accidentally handing over more...
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Belgium’s New Security Minister Focuses on Combatting Money Laundering in Gang Crackdown
Belgium’s newly appointed Security Minister, Bernard Quintin, has committed to prioritizing the fight against money laundering as part of...
Feb 10, 20252 min read


US Banks Face Scrutiny Over Alleged Denial of Services to Certain Industries
US banks and their regulators came under scrutiny as lawmakers examined allegations that financial institutions are denying services to...
Feb 7, 20252 min read


FATF Report Highlights Loopholes in Crypto Regulation
A failure by the international community to enforce stricter regulations on cryptocurrency companies has allowed criminals to exploit...
Feb 7, 20252 min read


EU Law Enforcement to Gain Ability to Track vIBAN Fund Movements
Funds transferred using Virtual IBANs (vIBANs) will soon be subject to increased scrutiny across EU member states, allowing law...
Feb 6, 20252 min read


MEPs to Interview AMLA Leadership Candidates on February 19
The eight candidates shortlisted for the executive leadership team of the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) are set to be...
Feb 6, 20252 min read


Canada, U.S. Form Joint Strike Force to Combat Crime, Fentanyl, and Money Laundering Amid Trade Tensions
A newly established Canada-U.S. Joint Strike Force aimed at tackling organized crime, fentanyl smuggling, and money laundering played a...
Feb 5, 20253 min read


Banca March Fined Over €600,000 for Serious Anti-Money Laundering Violations
Banca March, one of Spain’s largest banks, has been fined €605,424 for what authorities have deemed “very serious” breaches of anti-money...
Feb 5, 20251 min read


EU Leaders Enter Final Negotiations on Groundbreaking Anti-Corruption Law
The European Union’s leading institutions have entered the final phase of negotiations on a sweeping anti-corruption law that could...
Feb 5, 20252 min read


FDIC Issues Consent Order for Oklahoma’s Bank of Vici, Emphasizing AML and Succession Planning
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has published a consent order against Bank of Vici, a small community bank in Oklahoma...
Feb 4, 20252 min read


CFPB Fines Wise Amid Uncertain Future as New Leadership Halts Agency’s Work
The U.S. arm of London-based foreign exchange company Wise has been fined by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in what may...
Feb 4, 20252 min read


ESMA Introduces New Guidelines to Standardize Crypto Regulations Across the EU
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has issued new guidelines...
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Germany’s BaFin Appoints Special AML Monitor for PayOne Over Compliance Deficiencies
Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, has appointed a special anti-money laundering (AML) monitor for PayOne, a leading payment service...
Jan 31, 20251 min read


Infinox Capital Fined £99,200 by FCA for Failing to Submit Transaction Reports
Infinox Capital has been fined £99,200 by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) after failing to submit tens of thousands of...
Jan 31, 20251 min read


KuCoin Hit With $297M Penalty for Bank Secrecy Act Violations, Agrees to Exit U.S. Market
The Seychelles-based owner of cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has agreed to pay nearly $300 million in penalties and suspend its...
Jan 30, 20253 min read


French Authorities Open Money Laundering and Tax Fraud Probe Into Binance
French investigators have launched a judicial probe into Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, over allegations of money...
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Germany’s Financial Regulator BaFin Warns of Money Laundering Risks from Virtual IBANs and Cryptocurrency
Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, has raised concerns that virtual IBANs (vIBANs) and cryptocurrency are exacerbating money...
Jan 29, 20251 min read


Dutch Finance Minister Calls for Overhaul of Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has urged a comprehensive reform of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, arguing that the current...
Jan 29, 20252 min read
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