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EPA Intensifies Inspections as Cybersecurity Threats Jeopardize Public Drinking Water Systems
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is ramping up its inspections of public drinking water systems after discovering that a...
Flexi Group
May 24, 20242 min read
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N26 Fined €9.2 Million by BaFin for Reporting Failures in Money Laundering Controls
Online bank N26 has been hit with a €9.2 million fine by BaFin, Germany’s financial regulator. BaFin identified issues related to the...
Flexi Group
May 23, 20241 min read
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EU's Plan to Divert Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine Sparks Concerns as Diplomat Warns of Potential Consequences
A Russian diplomat has expressed concerns regarding the European Union's decision to divert profits from frozen assets of the Russian...
Flexi Group
May 22, 20242 min read
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Eurogroup President Donohoe Calls for Enhanced Measures Against Financial Crime at European Summit
Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe inaugurated the ‘European Anti-Financial Crime Summit 2024’ (EAFCS) with a call to action, stating...
Flexi Group
May 21, 20242 min read
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TRACFIN Director Antoine Magnant Stresses Public-Private Partnerships to Combat Cybercrime and Protect Democracy at EAFCS
Antoine Magnant, director of TRACFIN, emphasized the importance of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in combating cybercrime to protect...
Flexi Group
May 20, 20242 min read
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NYDFS Releases Cybersecurity Guidance for Small Businesses in Financial Sector
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has issued guidance intended to aid small businesses in meeting their...
Flexi Group
May 17, 20242 min read
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SEC Chief Accountant Urges Audit Firms to Uphold Ethical Standards and Accountability
Staff members at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have raised concerns about audit firms setting poor examples for junior...
Flexi Group
May 16, 20242 min read
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Entities in $1.6 Billion Industrial Stake Case: Raiffeisen Bank International Withdraws Amid Scrutiny
The U.S. Treasury has taken a significant step by imposing sanctions on a complex web of Russian entities allegedly involved in masking...
Flexi Group
May 15, 20242 min read
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SEC and FinCEN Propose New Rules to Combat Illicit Finance in Investment Adviser Sector
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) jointly proposed a new rule on Monday,...
Flexi Group
May 14, 20242 min read
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INTERPOL, FATF, and UNODC Join Forces to Combat Transnational Crime through Strengthened AML Measures
INTERPOL, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have issued a joint call...
Flexi Group
May 13, 20242 min read
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Australia Allocates $166M to Strengthen AML Measures, Aims to Avoid FATF 'Grey List'
Australia has announced a budget allocation of $166.4 million to bolster its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing...
Flexi Group
May 10, 20241 min read
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US Issues $1.5 Billion Fines for Russia Sanctions Breaches, Banks Face Heightened Compliance Risks
International banks are bracing themselves for increased compliance risks as the United States levies hefty fines totaling $1.5 billion...
Flexi Group
May 9, 20242 min read
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Unveiling Italy's Mafia: A Shift Towards White-Collar Crime
Italy's mafia landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, marked by a departure from its traditional violent activities towards more...
Flexi Group
May 8, 20243 min read
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European Banking Authority Urges Fair Treatment for Customers in Fraudulent Payment Cases
In response to the rising incidence of payment fraud, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued an opinion calling for fair...
Flexi Group
May 2, 20242 min read
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Europe's Search for Anti-Money Laundering Authority Chair Begins Amid Speculation and Preparation
The search for the Chair of Europe’s new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) is set to commence this autumn, according to sources at...
Flexi Group
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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TikTok Halts New Features Amid EU Inquiry and U.S. Ban Bill
Amidst mounting regulatory scrutiny, social media giant TikTok has announced the suspension of new features in response to inquiries by...
Flexi Group
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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EU Parliament Blocks UAE and Gibraltar Delisting Amidst AML Concerns: Impact on Regulatory Alignment and Bilateral Relations
The recent decision by the European Parliament to block the removal of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Gibraltar from Europe's list of...
Flexi Group
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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EU Parliament Passes New Anti-Money Laundering Laws: Strengthening Defenses Against Financial Crime
European lawmakers hailed the passage of new anti-money laundering (AML) laws in the final plenary session of the current parliament,...
Flexi Group
Apr 25, 20242 min read
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Financial Intelligence Triumphs: STRs Lead to Arrests in Netherlands, Estonia, and Canada
Financial intelligence units in the Netherlands, Estonia, and Canada are heralding the instrumental role of Suspicious Transaction...
Flexi Group
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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British FCA Proposal Sparks Backlash: Early Naming and Shaming Draws Criticism from Politicians, Bankers, and Lawyers: Early Naming and Shaming Draws Criticism from Politicians, Bankers, and Lawyers
British politicians, financiers, and legal practitioners have united in opposition to the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) proposal to...
Flexi Group
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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