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EU May Delay New Risk Prudential Banking Rules Until 2027
The European Union may postpone the introduction of new ‘risk prudential’ banking regulations until 2027 due to concerns that...
Mar 31, 20252 min read


Austria Criticized for Lack of Progress on Anti-Money Laundering Reforms
Austria has received two critical reports from the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), a key body within the Council of Europe,...
Mar 28, 20252 min read


European Banking Authority Warns That ‘De-Risking’ Is a Growing Problem for Consumers
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has identified ‘de-risking,’ also referred to as ‘debanking,’ as a significant issue for consumers...
Mar 27, 20252 min read


Money Laundering Directly Linked to Rising House Prices, Study Finds
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that money laundering activity has a direct impact on rising house prices. The research,...
Mar 26, 20252 min read


UK Government Targets Informal Money Transfers in Crackdown on Money Laundering
An estimated £2 billion ($2.6 billion) is laundered annually through informal money transfer systems in the UK, according to HM Revenue...
Mar 24, 20252 min read


South Africa Targets FATF Greylist Exit by October
South Africa is aiming to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist by October this year, according to a National...
Mar 21, 20252 min read


Kuwait Pension Fund Accuses Man Group and EFG of Laundering Bribes in $1 Billion London Trial
Kuwait’s public pension fund has accused asset manager Man Group, Swiss bank EFG, and others of laundering bribes paid to its late...
Mar 20, 20252 min read


EU’s AI Act Bans High-Risk Systems, but Compliance Challenges Persist
A European Union-wide ban on artificial intelligence systems deemed to pose an “unacceptable” risk officially took effect on February 2,...
Mar 19, 20254 min read


OFAC’s March 2025 Sanctions Update Highlights Risks in Offshore Incorporations
The latest sanctions update from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has once again placed...
Mar 18, 20252 min read


UK Enhances AML Measures in Preparation for FATF Evaluation
The United Kingdom is taking steps to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) framework as it gears up for its next Financial Action...
Mar 17, 20252 min read


FCA Drops Controversial ‘Name and Shame’ Plan for Investigated Firms
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to abandon its plan to publicly disclose the names of certain firms under...
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Dutch Chief Prosecutor Challenges Banking Officials’ Doubts on SARs Effectiveness
The notion among senior banking officials that Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are ineffective is unfounded, according to Dutch Chief...
Mar 13, 20252 min read


FinCEN Orders Crackdown on Cash Transactions Over $200 in Border Areas to Combat Cartel Activity
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the U.S. Treasury’s anti-money laundering unit, has issued a new Geographic Targeting...
Mar 12, 20252 min read


EBA Launches Public Consultation on Key AML/CFT Reforms
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has opened a public consultation on significant revisions to four of its core technical standards,...
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Trump Weighs New Banking Sanctions and Tariffs on Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he is “strongly considering” imposing additional banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia...
Mar 10, 20251 min read


FCA Bans Two Ex-Credit Suisse Bankers Over Mozambique Bribery Scandal
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially banned two former Credit Suisse bankers following their convictions for...
Mar 7, 20252 min read


German Authorities Seize €3.1 Million Over Suspicious Uzbekistan Money Transfer
German authorities have confiscated €3.1 million after the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU Deutschland) identified a...
Mar 6, 20251 min read


Four Convicted in UK’s Largest-Ever Money Laundering Case
Four men have been found guilty of laundering a staggering £266 million through a scrap jewelry business in West Yorkshire, marking what...
Mar 5, 20253 min read


U.S. Treasury Halts Enforcement of Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that it will not enforce the beneficial ownership (BOI) reporting requirement, an anti-money...
Mar 4, 20252 min read


FinCEN Issues Warning to Financial Institutions on Rising Romance Scam Fraud
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the anti-money laundering (AML) unit of the U.S. Treasury, has issued a formal warning...
Feb 28, 20252 min read
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