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FINMA Confiscates $15 Million from Mirabaud for AML and Financial Market Violations
Swiss financial market regulator FINMA has confiscated $15 million from private bank Mirabaud following violations of anti-money...
Flexi Group
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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Top European Football Clubs Risk EU Sanctions Over Transfers With Russian Teams
Several of Europe's leading football clubs could be in breach of EU sanctions due to an increase in transfer deals with Russian teams,...
Flexi Group
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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Germany’s FIU to Provide Banks with New Data to Improve SARs Quality
Germany’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has announced plans to provide banks with additional data to enhance the quality of...
Flexi Group
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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Australia Introduces Major Bill to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Rules
Australia has unveiled a significant new bill aimed at closing loopholes in the country’s anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, which...
Flexi Group
Sep 13, 20242 min read
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19 Suspects on Trial in One of France’s Largest Money Laundering Cases
Nineteen individuals have gone on trial in what is being described as one of the largest money laundering cases ever investigated in...
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Sep 12, 20242 min read
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Cryptocurrency-Related Frauds and Scams Soar by 45%, FBI Reports
Losses from cryptocurrency-related frauds and scams surged by 45% last year, according to a report from the FBI. The agency highlighted...
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Sep 11, 20241 min read
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FCA Steps Up Fight Against Financial Crime, Records Surge in Criminal Charges and Revoked Approvals
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has intensified its battle against financial crime, filing a record number of criminal charges...
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Sep 10, 20242 min read
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Former New York Deputy Chief of Staff Charged with Acting as Agent for Chinese Government
A former deputy chief of staff to New York's Governor has been indicted on charges of acting as an agent for the Chinese government....
Flexi Group
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Europol Chief Urges Greater Use of AI to Combat Financial Crime Across Europe
Catherine De Bolle, the Executive Director of Europol, has called for increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against...
Flexi Group
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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UAE to Increase Scrutiny of Financial Institutions Under New AML Strategy
Financial institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will face greater scrutiny as part of the country's newly approved anti-money...
Flexi Group
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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Crypto Payments Revolutionize Luxury Market and Broaden Accessibility
Cryptocurrency payments have significantly transformed the finance industry, particularly in areas like payments and remittances, and...
Flexi Group
Sep 4, 20244 min read
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New FinCEN AML Rules Target Investment Advisers and Real Estate Professionals
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has introduced new anti-money laundering (AML)...
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Sep 3, 20242 min read
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FATF President Elisa de Anda Stresses Global Cooperation in Combating Financial Crime at ESAAMLG’s 25th Anniversary
FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo emphasized the critical need for increased international cooperation to combat financial crime...
Flexi Group
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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Report Criticizes U.K.’s Weak Enforcement of Sanctions Against Russia
A recent report by campaign group Spotlight on Corruption has highlighted significant shortcomings in the U.K.’s enforcement of sanctions...
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Aug 30, 20243 min read
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Uber Fined €290 Million by Dutch Data Protection Authority for Illegal Data Transfers
Uber has been hit with a substantial €290 million (U.S. $323.7 million) fine by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) for illegally...
Flexi Group
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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London Police Uncover £55 Million International Money Laundering Network
Metropolitan Police in London have successfully dismantled a sophisticated international money laundering network, which had funneled...
Flexi Group
Aug 28, 20244 min read
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Former Vitol Trader Pleads Guilty to Bribing PEMEX Officials in Contract Scheme
A former trader from the U.S. affiliate of energy giant Vitol, Javier Aguilar, has admitted to bribing officials at Petroleos Mexicanos...
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Aug 27, 20242 min read
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The World's Biggest Money Laundering Cases: A Closer Look at Financial Scandals that Shook the Globe
Money laundering is an immense global issue, with illicit funds amounting to trillions of pounds being funneled through complex schemes...
Flexi Group
Aug 26, 20244 min read
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TD Bank Reserves Nearly $3 Billion for AML Fines, Forced to Reduce Stake in Charles Schwab
TD Bank announced on Wednesday that it is setting aside almost $3 billion to cover fines related to its failures in anti-money laundering...
Flexi Group
Aug 23, 20244 min read
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United States Surpasses Switzerland as Top Hub for Corrupt Financial Transactions, UK University Report Finds
The United States has overtaken Switzerland as the preferred hub for corrupt financial transactions, according to a new report from the...
Flexi Group
Aug 22, 20243 min read
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