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Nordea Faces Charges for Multiple Violations of Denmark’s AML Laws
Nordea, the largest bank in the Nordic region, has been charged with multiple violations of Denmark’s anti-money laundering (AML) laws in...
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Russia Advocates for Cryptocurrency Use to Mitigate Sanctions Impact
Russia’s central bank has advised businesses to adopt “multiple choice solutions,” including cryptocurrencies and other digital assets,...
Jul 5, 20242 min read


Panama's President Mulino Calls Panama Papers 'An International Hoax' Following Widespread Acquittals
José Raúl Mulino, Panama’s new president, has denounced the Panama Papers as “an international hoax” after a Panamanian court acquitted...
Jul 5, 20242 min read


Navigating Bank-Fintech Partnerships: Experts Highlight Best Practices
During a panel at the Financial Crimes and Regulatory Compliance Summit, held June 10-11 in New York, experts delved into the...
Jul 4, 20243 min read


Former Executives of Outcome Health Sentenced for $45 Million Overbilling Scheme
Three former executives of Chicago-based healthcare technology company Outcome Health (OH) have been sentenced for deceiving an auditor,...
Jul 4, 20242 min read


Flutter Faces Scrutiny Over Gambling Practices in US Market
In 2018, British regulators sanctioned the UK arm of online gambling giant Flutter (FLTRF.L) after it failed to catch a major anomaly....
Jul 4, 20249 min read


Singapore Lowers Casino Cash Reporting Threshold to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
Singapore is set to lower the reporting threshold on casino cash transactions as part of new measures to combat terrorism financing and...
Jul 4, 20242 min read


Italian Authorities Seize €109,000 from Mafia-Linked Gambling Activities on German Tip-Off
Italian officials, acting on advice from their German counterparts, have seized €109,000 believed to be sourced from gambling activities...
Jul 4, 20242 min read


SEC Sues Silvergate Capital Corp for Securities Fraud Over $9 Billion in Suspicious Transfers
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued crypto-focused bank Silvergate Capital Corp in a federal court for securities...
Jul 3, 20244 min read


EBA Criticizes Lenders for Not Taking Money Laundering Risks Seriously
Lenders are failing to take money laundering risks seriously, despite many facing financial penalties due to customer due diligence (CDD)...
Jul 3, 20242 min read


FATF Explains Removal of Turkey from Grey List, Remains Silent on Russia Blacklisting
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has clarified its reasons for removing Turkey from its grey list, though it did not provide...
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Singapore Introduces New Bill to Strengthen Prosecution of Money Laundering Offences
Singapore is aiming to simplify the prosecution of money laundering offenses in the city-state, according to the home affairs ministry....
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Austrian Regulators Fine Raiffeisen Bank International for Money Laundering Lapses
Austrian regulators have imposed a fine of just over 2 million euros ($2.1 million) on Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) for...
Jul 2, 20241 min read


Drug Traffickers Launder Funds Through Citigroup ATMs, Say US Prosecutors
US law enforcement claims that drug traffickers laundered illicit funds through Citigroup ATMs, exploiting what they perceived to be...
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Singapore to Lower Due Diligence Thresholds for Casino Cash Deposits Amid Tighter Counter-Terrorism Controls
Singapore's authorities have announced plans to lower the threshold for performing due diligence checks on cash deposits in casinos,...
Jul 2, 20243 min read


FinCEN Proposes Rule to Enhance AML Standards for U.S. Financial Institutions
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the financial crime unit of the U.S. Treasury, has put forward a new rule designed to...
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Bank of England Report Highlights Private Equity Risk Management Deficiencies Amidst Stagnant Interest Rates
A recent report from the Bank of England (BOE) has highlighted deficiencies in private equity risk management as interest rates remain...
Jul 1, 20241 min read


Investigations into PwC Confidentiality Breach Ongoing, Two Expected to Conclude This Year
Australian tax authorities are diligently pursuing the trail of PwC Australia and its potential misuse of confidential information....
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Monaco Added to FATF Greylist, Turkey and Jamaica Removed
The tiny European principality of Monaco, a haven for the world’s super-rich, was on Friday added to the FATF greylist, alongside...
Jul 1, 20243 min read


CySEC Invites Feedback on New Crypto-Asset Regulations
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a consultation paper (CP-01-2024) on Wednesday, seeking input from...
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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