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Why the TD Bank Scandal is Far from Over and the Board Must Face Accountability
"There’s still more to come." This was the response of a senior Canadian political figure when questioned this week about the ongoing TD...
Aug 26, 20243 min read


The World's Biggest Money Laundering Cases: A Closer Look at Financial Scandals that Shook the Globe
Money laundering is an immense global issue, with illicit funds amounting to trillions of pounds being funneled through complex schemes...
Aug 26, 20244 min read


Equiniti Trust Company Settles with SEC for $850,000 Over Cybersecurity Failures Leading to $6.6 Million Client Loss
Equiniti Trust Company has agreed to a settlement of $850,000 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to resolve...
Aug 23, 20242 min read


TD Bank Reserves Nearly $3 Billion for AML Fines, Forced to Reduce Stake in Charles Schwab
TD Bank announced on Wednesday that it is setting aside almost $3 billion to cover fines related to its failures in anti-money laundering...
Aug 23, 20244 min read


United States Surpasses Switzerland as Top Hub for Corrupt Financial Transactions, UK University Report Finds
The United States has overtaken Switzerland as the preferred hub for corrupt financial transactions, according to a new report from the...
Aug 22, 20243 min read


German Authorities Seize 13 Crypto ATMs in Major AML Operation
German authorities conducted a significant anti-money laundering (AML) operation on Tuesday, seizing 13 crypto ATMs where Bitcoin and...
Aug 21, 20242 min read


PwC Fined £15 Million by FCA for Failing to Report Suspected Fraud at Collapsed Firm LC&F
Accounting giant PwC has been handed a £15 million fine by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to report suspected...
Aug 20, 20241 min read


SEC Fines OTC Link $1.19 Million for AML Failures: Key Takeaways for Financial Firms
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued a notice to OTC Link, slapping the company with a $1.19 million fine...
Aug 20, 20243 min read


SEC and CFTC Impose $477 Million in Fines in Latest Off-Channel Communications Crackdown
In a continued crackdown on off-channel communications violations, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures...
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Dutch FIU Seizes Cryptocurrency After Suspicious Transaction Report Exposes Attempt to Hide Assets
A Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) played a crucial role in helping the Dutch Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) seize cryptocurrency...
Aug 19, 20242 min read


U.K. Financial Firms Face Scrutiny Over Inconsistent Implementation of PEP Guidelines, Warns FCA
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised concerns over the inconsistent application of its guidance on politically exposed...
Aug 19, 20242 min read


ICO Proposes £6.1 Million Fine Against NHS IT Contractor for Cybersecurity Failures
The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has proposed a £6.1 million (U.S. $7.8 million) fine against Advanced Computer Software...
Aug 14, 20243 min read


BVI to Restrict Access to Beneficial Ownership Register with 'Legitimate Interest Test'
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has announced that access to its beneficial ownership register will be restricted to those who can pass...
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Women’s Apparel Importer Alexis to Pay $7.7 Million Settlement Over Alleged Customs Duties Underpayment
Women’s apparel importer Alexis has agreed to a settlement of nearly $7.7 million to resolve allegations that it intentionally underpaid...
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Russia Circumvents Sanctions, Receives $2.3 Billion in Dollar and Euro Notes Despite Western Ban
Since March 2022, Russia has managed to import approximately $2.3 billion in dollar and euro notes, despite a ban imposed by the United...
Aug 13, 20244 min read


UAE Introduces New AML Committees Amid Sweeping Legislative Reforms
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the establishment of two new anti-money laundering (AML) committees as part of significant...
Aug 13, 20242 min read


FATF Urges India to Tighten Scrutiny on Domestic Politicians and Officials' Bank Accounts
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recommended that India enhance its due diligence practices concerning the bank accounts of...
Aug 13, 20242 min read


Prominent Australians Demand Comprehensive Ban on Gambling Advertisements
A collective of prominent Australians is urging the government to enforce a total ban on gambling advertisements across the nation. With...
Aug 12, 20242 min read


UAE Shuts Down 32 Gold Mines in Temporary Move to Combat Money Laundering
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the temporary closure of 32 gold mines as part of a broader crackdown on money laundering...
Aug 12, 20242 min read


India's Financial Crime Watchdog Registers Just 40 Convictions for Money Laundering Since 2014 Despite Thousands of Cases
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED), the government agency responsible for investigating financial crimes, has secured only 40...
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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