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NYDFS Releases Cybersecurity Guidance for Small Businesses in Financial Sector
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has issued guidance intended to aid small businesses in meeting their...
May 17, 20242 min read


Eurogroup President Urges Unified Front Against Financial Crime at European Summit
Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe set the stage for the European Anti-Financial Crime Summit (EAFCS) held at the RDS in Dublin with a...
May 16, 20242 min read


FRC Imposes Penalty on Crowe U.K. for Audit Failures Firm Commits to Enhancing Quality Standards
The U.K. Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has imposed a penalty of £144,000 (equivalent to approximately U.S. $181,000) on Crowe U.K....
May 16, 20241 min read


SEC Chief Accountant Urges Audit Firms to Uphold Ethical Standards and Accountability
Staff members at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have raised concerns about audit firms setting poor examples for junior...
May 16, 20242 min read


Navigating Compliance: FTC Offers Guidance on Employee Noncompete Ban
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff has offered a comprehensive guide to businesses on how to navigate compliance with the...
May 15, 20242 min read


UK Regulatory Body Urges Law and Accountancy Groups to Strengthen AML Analysis
A prominent regulatory body in the UK has urged law and accountancy trade groups to deepen their analysis of anti-money laundering (AML)...
May 15, 20242 min read


U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Entities in $1.6 Billion Industrial Stake Case: Raiffeisen Bank International Withdraws Amid Scrutiny
The U.S. Treasury has taken a significant step by imposing sanctions on a complex web of Russian entities allegedly involved in masking...
May 15, 20242 min read


Regulators Move to Curb Derivatives Linked to Elections and Events
Regulators have taken a significant step towards restricting derivatives contracts linked to political elections, sports competitions,...
May 14, 20242 min read


SEC and FinCEN Propose New Rules to Combat Illicit Finance in Investment Adviser Sector
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) jointly proposed a new rule on Monday,...
May 14, 20242 min read


Canada's Banking Regulator Urges Heightened AML Measures Amidst Concerns Over Money Laundering Issues
Peter Routledge, superintendent at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), has called upon Canadian banks to...
May 13, 20242 min read


INTERPOL, FATF, and UNODC Join Forces to Combat Transnational Crime through Strengthened AML Measures
INTERPOL, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have issued a joint call...
May 13, 20242 min read


Homeland Security Warns of Rising Chinese Involvement in Mexican Cartel Money Laundering
Chinese criminal organizations are increasingly aiding Mexican cartels in laundering money, according to statements from the United...
May 10, 20242 min read


Binance Slapped with $6 Million Fine by Canada's FINTRAC Over AML Failures
Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance has been hit with a substantial $6 million fine by Canada's FINTRAC due to deficiencies in its...
May 10, 20242 min read


Speculation Arises as FATF Conducts On-Site Inspection in Turkey, Potential Removal from 'Grey List' Looms
Recent discussions between a team from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Turkish authorities have sparked speculation regarding...
May 10, 20242 min read


Australia Allocates $166M to Strengthen AML Measures, Aims to Avoid FATF 'Grey List'
Australia has announced a budget allocation of $166.4 million to bolster its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing...
May 10, 20241 min read


Binance CEO Criticizes Nigeria's Detention of Executives, Drawing Controversy
The CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has condemned Nigeria's detention of its executives, calling it a...
May 9, 20241 min read


Swiss-Asia Financial Services Faces $2.5M Fine for AML Violations, MAS Issues Reprimand to Executives
Singapore-based wealth and fund management firm Swiss-Asia Financial Services (SAFS) has incurred a penalty of S$2.5 million (€1.7...
May 9, 20242 min read


US Issues $1.5 Billion Fines for Russia Sanctions Breaches, Banks Face Heightened Compliance Risks
International banks are bracing themselves for increased compliance risks as the United States levies hefty fines totaling $1.5 billion...
May 9, 20242 min read


Australia Takes Action: $166M Investment to Strengthen AML/CTF Regime
Australia is taking proactive steps to bolster its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime, with a...
May 8, 20242 min read


TD Bank Invests Over $500M to Overhaul AML Processes Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
TD Bank, Canada's second-largest lender, has disclosed that it has allocated more than C$500 million (approximately $365.4 million)...
May 8, 20241 min read
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