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UK Targets Isabel dos Santos, Dmytro Firtash, and Aivars Lembergs in Anti-Money Laundering Crackdown
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on three prominent figures, including former Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos, as part of a...
Nov 26, 20242 min read


U.S. Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia’s Gazprombank Amid Escalating Ukraine War
The United States has introduced comprehensive sanctions against Gazprombank, a major Russian financial institution, as part of a broader...
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Swiss Regulator Warns of Stablecoin Risks in Illicit Finance
Switzerland’s financial regulator, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), has issued a cautionary statement about the...
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Eurojust Establishes Pan-EU Group to Strengthen AML and Financial Crime Response
Eurojust has announced the creation of a European-wide group aimed at enhancing collaboration between judges, prosecutors, and anti-money...
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Malta’s Constitutional Court Reinstates €454,293 FIAU Fine Against Phoenix Payments
Malta’s Constitutional Court has reversed a prior ruling that deemed a significant fine imposed by the Financial Intelligence Analysis...
Nov 20, 20242 min read


EU Guidelines Mandate Senior AML Leadership for Financial Institutions
In a significant step towards unifying anti-money laundering (AML) regulations across Europe, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has...
Nov 19, 20242 min read


OECD Criticizes Portugal Over Long-Standing Foreign Bribery Law Issues
Portugal has faced sharp criticism from the OECD Working Group on Bribery for its prolonged inaction on key proposals to strengthen laws...
Nov 18, 20242 min read


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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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