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FinCEN Issues Alert on Rise of Deepfake Fraud Targeting Financial Institutions
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a warning to financial institutions about a surge in...
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Nov 15, 20242 min read


Wall Street Optimistic but Cautious as Trump’s Deregulatory Agenda Looms
Wall Street financiers gathered in downtown Manhattan on Wednesday, expressing cautious optimism about President-elect Donald Trump’s...
Flexi Group
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Europol Warns of Criminal Networks Using Social Media to Recruit Minors for Drug Trafficking and Violent Crime
Europol has issued a stark warning regarding the growing trend of criminal networks turning to social media and encrypted messaging apps...
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Nov 13, 20242 min read


Lithuanian Cryptocurrency Providers Drop by Half Ahead of Regulatory Changes
The number of Lithuanian companies authorized to offer cryptocurrency services has drastically declined, dropping by over half as the...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


MONEYVAL Report Highlights Europe’s Challenges in Securing Money Laundering Convictions
European countries are falling short in achieving effective money laundering prosecutions and convictions, according to MONEYVAL’s recent...
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Nov 11, 20242 min read


UK Government Issues New Guidance on Corporate Criminal Offense for ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud
The UK government has introduced new guidelines addressing the corporate criminal offense of “failure to prevent fraud,” targeting large...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Google Adjusts Ad Policy for Social Casino Apps, Allowing Customization Outside Sensitive Wagering Category
Google, the world’s largest internet search engine, is making a significant policy shift for social casino mobile apps, removing them...
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Nov 7, 20242 min read


South Africa Makes Progress on AML Deficiencies, Eyes Potential Exit from FATF Grey List
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has acknowledged South Africa’s efforts to address deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML)...
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Nov 6, 20242 min read


Bar Standards Board Investigates Low SARs Reporting by Barristers Amid Money Laundering Concerns
The Bar Standards Board, which oversees barristers and specialized legal service providers in England and Wales, has reviewed why...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


U.S. Sanctions La Linea Cartel Leaders and Affiliates to Combat Fentanyl Smuggling
The United States has imposed sanctions on senior members of La Linea, a violent faction of the Juarez Cartel, along with two companies...
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Nov 4, 20242 min read


Singapore Unveils Comprehensive National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy Focused on Prevention, Detection, and Enforcement
In a decisive move to combat financial crime, Singapore’s government has unveiled a new National Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Strategy,...
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Nov 1, 20242 min read


Labour Party Announces UK Budget with £40bn Tax Increase, Excludes Gambling Sector from Tax Hike
In its first UK Budget in 15 years, the Labour Party has announced £40 billion ($52 billion) in tax increases aimed at filling what it...
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Oct 31, 20242 min read


Hong Kong Ranks Lowest in Financial Crime Compliance Among 35 Jurisdictions, Napier AI Report Reveals
Hong Kong has been ranked at the bottom of a new assessment of financial crime compliance effectiveness across 35 global jurisdictions,...
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Oct 30, 20242 min read


Argentina Avoids FATF Grey List, Boosting President Milei’s Efforts to Stabilize Economy
Argentina has successfully avoided being added to the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list,” marking a critical achievement...
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Oct 29, 20242 min read


Lebanon Set to Be Grey-Listed by Financial Watchdog Amid Warnings from Officials
Lebanon is poised to be placed on a grey list of countries under special scrutiny by a global financial crime watchdog at the end of this...
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Oct 25, 20242 min read


FinCEN Issues New Guidance for Banks to Identify Hezbollah-Linked Transactions
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the anti-money laundering division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has issued...
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Oct 24, 20242 min read


Ireland and UAE Sign Landmark Agreements to Tackle Organized Crime
Ireland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken a significant step in their collaborative fight against organized crime with the...
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Oct 23, 20242 min read


Lloyds Banking CEO Criticizes Meta for Failing to Tackle Rising Fraud on Social Media Platforms
Charlie Nunn, CEO of Lloyds Banking Group, has called out technology firms like Meta for not doing enough to stem the rising tide of...
Flexi Group
Oct 22, 20242 min read


UK Banks Call for Greater Accountability from Social Media Platforms Amid Ongoing Fraud Crisis
UK banks are urging social media platforms to take more responsibility in the battle against fraud, as new data reveals that scams...
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Oct 21, 20243 min read


HSBC Launches New Risk Monitoring System Across UK Operations
HSBC has implemented a cutting-edge risk monitoring system throughout its UK operations, the bank has revealed. This new approach, which...
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Oct 18, 20242 min read
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