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Visa Accused of Loosening AML Checks for Cash App: Whistleblower Allegations Spark Regulatory Concerns
Visa, a key player in global financial services, has found itself under scrutiny following allegations from whistleblowers regarding its...
Flexi Group
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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Europe's New AML Regulation and Directive: A Comprehensive Approach to Financial Security
In a landmark development aimed at fortifying its defenses against money laundering and terrorist financing, Europe has unveiled the full...
Flexi Group
Feb 20, 20245 min read
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Unveiling the Threat: FCA Warns of Organised Crime Gangs Infiltrating Equity Markets
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of Britain has issued a stern warning regarding the escalating presence of Organised Crime Gangs...
Flexi Group
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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London Arrests: Crackdown on Insider Dealing and Money Laundering Organized Crime Networks
British authorities announced that three individuals based in London have been arrested on suspicion of insider dealing and money...
Flexi Group
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Santander Denies Allegations of Allowing Iranian Entities to Bank, Citing Thorough Investigation
Santander has adamantly rebuffed accusations of allowing Iranian government entities to conduct banking activities with the institution,...
Flexi Group
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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EU to Expand Definition of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs): Siblings Included in New AML Regulations
In a significant development, the European Union (EU) is poised to introduce a ground-breaking regulation that will redefine the scope of...
Flexi Group
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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FinCEN Proposes Nationwide Expansion of Reporting Requirements for All-Cash Real Estate Transactions to Combat Money Laundering
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a branch of the U.S. Treasury Department dedicated to combating financial crimes, has...
Flexi Group
Feb 13, 20243 min read
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Strengthening Financial Crime Controls: The FCA's Strategic Approach
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of Britain stands at the forefront of combating financial crime, employing a multifaceted strategy...
Flexi Group
Feb 12, 20244 min read
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Navigating the Evolving UAE Tax Landscape
Navigating the Evolving UAE Tax Landscape In the global sphere of economic hubs, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been recognized...
Flexi Group
Feb 9, 20243 min read
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Ensuring Compliance: A Guide to the Responsibilities of Cyprus Companies
Introduction The European Union, through Directive (EU) 2015/849 and its subsequent amendment, Directive (EU) 2018/843, mandated the...
Flexi Group
Feb 8, 20247 min read
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Navigating Cryptocurrency Taxation: Strategies for Compliance and Risk Mitigation in the BEPS Era
Tax advisers are increasingly recognizing the significant implications of incorporating cryptocurrency into client relationships to...
Flexi Group
Feb 7, 20243 min read
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Blackbaud Settles with FTC Over 2020 Data Breach: Comprehensive Corrective Measures and Compliance Obligations Outlined
Blackbaud, a software company, is set to undertake substantial corrective measures as part of a proposed settlement with the Federal...
Flexi Group
Feb 6, 20242 min read
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US House Passes Tax Legislation: 'Full Expensing' and Strategic Measures Impacting Businesses
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, recently passed by the US House of Representatives, unfolds a comprehensive...
Flexi Group
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Citibank Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Failure to Protect Customers from Wire Transfer Fraud
Citibank faces legal repercussions as New York Attorney General Letitia James files a lawsuit alleging the bank's failure to protect and...
Flexi Group
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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UAE Set to Exit FATF 'Grey List' in February
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) "grey list" in February, as...
Flexi Group
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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Brazil's Historic Tax Overhaul: Navigating Complexity, Legal Battles, and Economic Transformation
Brazil's ambitious overhaul of consumption taxes, which received parliamentary approval in December, is being lauded as a transformative...
Flexi Group
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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TD Bank Faces Record AML Penalty in Canada Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and U.S. DOJ Investigation
TD Bank, Canada's second-largest lender, is facing the prospect of a substantial monetary penalty from the Financial Transactions and...
Flexi Group
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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Italian Authorities Uncover €1.7 Billion Tax Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme Involving Chinese Shadow Banks
Italian authorities announced on Thursday that they had uncovered a tax fraud scheme involving 85 suspects, with 1.7 billion euros ($1.9...
Flexi Group
Jan 29, 20242 min read
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FINRA Discovers Widespread Crypto Communication Violations in Recent Exam
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has revealed that it identified potential breaches of its disclosure rules in 70% of...
Flexi Group
Jan 26, 20242 min read
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European Union Plans "Windfall Tax" on Frozen Russian Central Bank Assets
The European Union (EU) is reportedly considering the imposition of a "windfall tax" on the profits derived from the frozen assets of the...
Flexi Group
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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