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EU's AMLA to Regulate Largest Financial Institutions Across Multiple Member States
The establishment of the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) marks a significant shift in the world of anti-money laundering...
Flexi Group
Jun 21, 20242 min read
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British Virgin Islands ITA Issues New Economic Substance Rules: UAE Removed from No-Tax Jurisdiction List
On April 2, the British Virgin Islands’ International Tax Authority (ITA) released Version 4 of its Rules on Economic Substance (ES),...
Flexi Group
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Wolfsberg Group Opposes Mandatory Enhanced Due Diligence for Customers from FATF Grey-Listed Countries
The Wolfsberg Group has voiced opposition to a proposal that would enforce a mandatory higher level of customer due diligence on...
Flexi Group
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Nigeria Drops Tax Evasion Charges Against Binance Executives
In a significant development on Friday, Nigeria dropped tax evasion charges against two Binance executives following the appointment of a...
Flexi Group
Jun 18, 20241 min read
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EU to Implement Comprehensive Anti-Corruption Laws Across Member States
The Council of the EU has announced new legislation introducing a range of anti-corruption offences and penalties to be enforced across...
Flexi Group
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki Assures Small Businesses on Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) Director Andrea Gacki has reassured small businesses that the new beneficial ownership...
Flexi Group
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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Hong Kong Police Arrest 175 Suspects in $100 Million Scam Operation
Hong Kong police have apprehended 175 individuals suspected of involvement in various scams that defrauded hundreds of victims out of...
Flexi Group
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Moldova Struggles with Virtual Asset Regulation Despite Improvements in Anti-Terrorism Financing
The Republic of Moldova has made strides in preventing terrorist financing, yet continues to face significant shortcomings in its...
Flexi Group
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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TD Bank Faces Potential $4 Billion in Fines Over U.S. AML Failures, Analysts Warn
Analysts have indicated that fines against TD Bank related to a series of anti-money laundering (AML) failures at its U.S. operations...
Flexi Group
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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SkyCity to Pay $70 Million in Penalties Following Anti-Money Laundering Failures at Adelaide Casino
SkyCity is set to pay $70 million in penalties and legal costs after a series of anti-money laundering (AML) failures at its Adelaide...
Flexi Group
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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Gangs Recruit Australian Money Mules for Up to AUS$500 and Commission, AUSTRAC Warns
Gangs are offering Australian money mules up to AUS$500 and a commission for the use of their bank accounts, according to the country’s...
Flexi Group
Jun 7, 20242 min read
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CFO of The Epoch Times Arrested for Allegedly Laundering $67 Million in Stolen Funds
The Chief Financial Officer of US media group The Epoch Times, Weidong Guan, also known as ‘Bill’ Guan, has been arrested and charged in...
Flexi Group
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Former TD Bank Employee Accused of Falsifying Documents and Facilitating Cross-Border Cash Flow
A former TD Bank employee has been accused of falsifying documents to open dozens of accounts and providing concierge-like services to...
Flexi Group
Jun 5, 20242 min read
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Investigation Uncovers Money Laundering Risks with Independent ATMs in the Netherlands
Independent ATMs not linked to banks are being used for money laundering in the Netherlands, an investigation has revealed. The Dutch...
Flexi Group
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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OPAP Sees Revenue Rise Driven by Online Casino and Lottery Growth
OPAP's online casino business propelled its revenue up by 4.2% year-on-year to €549.7m (£467.5m/$593.3m), with the Greek gambling group...
Flexi Group
Jun 3, 20242 min read
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Experts Divided on US Adoption of OECD's Pillar Two Legislation
Tax experts remain divided on whether the US will implement legislation for the OECD's pillar two framework. The OECD’s BEPS 2.0 reform...
Flexi Group
May 31, 20243 min read
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Hungary's Central Bank Urges OTP Bank to Reduce Russian Exposure
Hungary's central bank has directed OTP Bank to further reduce its exposure to Russia and implement precautionary measures under close...
Flexi Group
May 30, 20242 min read
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MONEYVAL Reports Improvement in Anti-Money Laundering Measures for Bulgaria, Holy See, and San Marino
Grey-listed Bulgaria, along with the Holy See and San Marino, have all shown improvements in their measures to combat money laundering,...
Flexi Group
May 29, 20242 min read
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European Banking Authority Proposes Overhaul of Virtual IBAN Regulations
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has proposed a comprehensive overhaul concerning the treatment of virtual IBANs (vIBANs) by...
Flexi Group
May 28, 20242 min read
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London Court Sentences Woman to Prison for Money Laundering in £5 Billion Fraud Case
A woman has been sentenced to nearly seven years in prison by a London court after being found guilty of money laundering in connection...
Flexi Group
May 27, 20241 min read
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