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UK Draft Law Requires Banks to Provide Notice Before Account Closures
A draft law published in Britain on Thursday will compel banks to give customers three months’ notice and an explanation before closing...
Mar 19, 20242 min read


British Banks Grapple with Double Liability Concerns Over Frozen Accounts Scheme
British banks fear exposure to double liability by using money in frozen “criminal” bank accounts to fight money laundering and fraud....
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Money Laundering Probe Unveiled: Signa Group's Downfall Sparks Legal Battle
In a dramatic turn of events, Munich prosecutors have officially launched a money laundering investigation into the collapsed property...
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Securing Europe: Addressing Financial Crimes and Ensuring Regional Stability
As time progresses amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine, hopes of reverting to a bygone era of stability have waned. Europe finds itself...
Mar 14, 20243 min read


MEPs Approve Sweeping Directive to Harmonize EU Sanctions Enforcement
This directive represents a concerted effort to address the existing discrepancies among member states regarding the definition of...
Mar 14, 20242 min read


First Guilty Plea Expected in Singapore's Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Probe
In a significant development within Singapore's sprawling money laundering investigation, one of the ten accused individuals is poised to...
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Banking Consortium Calls for Enhanced Collaboration to Combat Terrorist Financing
A prominent banking consortium has issued a call for stronger collaboration between law enforcement agencies and financial institutions...
Mar 13, 20242 min read


UK Banks Granted Extended Fraud Prevention Measures Amid Rising Scam Concerns
British banks have been granted a new measure to combat the surge in authorized push payment fraud, as announced by the government on...
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Skechers Settles SEC Charges, Agrees to $1.25 Million Settlement
Skechers, a prominent footwear company, has agreed to a settlement of $1.25 million with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Mar 12, 20242 min read


German Regulator Fines Fintech Solaris SE €6.5M for Late Money Laundering Reports
Germany's financial watchdog, Bafin, has imposed a record fine of €6.5 million on fintech company Solaris SE for the delayed filing of...
Mar 11, 20241 min read


DOJ Unveils Whistleblower Reward Program to Combat FCPA Violations and Corporate Misconduct
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is gearing up to launch a new whistleblower reward program aimed at bolstering its efforts to uncover...
Mar 11, 20242 min read


UK Businesses Under Scrutiny for National Minimum Wage Violations
In a recent development, the UK's Department for Business and Trade has taken action against numerous businesses found to be in violation...
Mar 8, 20242 min read


SEC Probe: Ameriprise Financial Sets Aside $50 Million for Off-Channel Communications Investigation
Ameriprise Financial has revealed that it has set aside $50 million as an accrual to resolve an investigation by the Securities and...
Mar 8, 20241 min read


Europe's Enhanced AML Regulations: Broadening the Scope of Politically Exposed Persons
Europe's latest Anti-Money Laundering (AML) package introduces significant alterations to the definition of politically exposed persons...
Mar 8, 20242 min read


U.S. Official Issues Stark Warning to Austria and RBI on Russia Business Risks
A senior U.S. official specializing in sanctions enforcement is slated to deliver a stern warning to Austria and Raiffeisen Bank...
Mar 7, 20242 min read


SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule: Navigating Anticipation and Revision
After nearly two years of anticipation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the brink of approving its climate-related...
Mar 6, 20242 min read


US Department of State Sanctions Intellexa Consortium and Tal Dilian Over Predator Spyware Export
The US Department of State has accused a company of engaging in the development, operation, and sale of illegal software, as well as...
Mar 6, 20242 min read


South Africa’s FSCA Intensifies Efforts Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is intensifying its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing...
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Federal Agencies Crack Down on AI Misrepresentation: SEC, DOJ, and FTC Warn Against 'AI Washing'
Federal agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Embracing Corporate Responsibility: The Imperative of Human Rights Policies in Business Practices
The necessity for businesses to adopt robust human rights policies is increasingly being acknowledged, driven by a variety of factors...
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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