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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...
Jun 3, 20242 min read


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...
May 31, 20243 min read


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...
May 30, 20242 min read


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,...
May 29, 20242 min read


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...
May 28, 20242 min read


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...
May 27, 20241 min read


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...
May 24, 20242 min read


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...
May 23, 20241 min read


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...
May 22, 20242 min read


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...
May 21, 20242 min read


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...
May 20, 20242 min read


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...
May 17, 20242 min read


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...
May 16, 20242 min read


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...
May 15, 20242 min read


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,...
May 14, 20242 min read


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...
May 13, 20242 min read


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...
May 10, 20241 min read


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...
May 9, 20242 min read


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...
May 8, 20243 min read


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...
May 2, 20242 min read
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