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EU Updates List of Non-Cooperative Countries for Tax Purposes: Implications for Cyprus Businesses
The European Council has recently made significant changes to the EU list of non-cooperative countries for tax purposes, impacting...
Nov 8, 20232 min read


Behind Bars: Notable Billionaires Who Have Faced Incarceration
In a startling turn of events, former cryptocurrency billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried has been convicted on seven counts of fraud and...
Nov 7, 20234 min read


Exposed: Offshore Company Facilitated Concealed Entities for Putin's Inner Circle
An offshore company has been uncovered for its involvement in facilitating the creation of concealed entities by Vladimir Putin's inner...
Nov 6, 20232 min read


SEC Director of Enforcement Urges Greater Internal Vigilance and Reporting by Businesses
In a recent discussion at the SEC Securities Enforcement Forum 2023, Gurbir Grewal, the director of the Securities and Exchange...
Nov 3, 20232 min read


Hong Kong and Thailand Launch Cross-Border Digital Payment Systems for Seamless Transactions
Hong Kong and Thailand have announced the imminent launch of their respective digital payment systems, making it easier for travelers to...
Nov 2, 20232 min read


Arrest of Russian Billionaire Oligarch in France Sparks Global Money Laundering Probe
Russian billionaire oligarch Alexei Kuzmichev, a powerful figure in Russia and a close ally of President Putin, has been arrested by...
Nov 1, 20232 min read


UAE's Positive Step Towards FATF Grey List Removal and Cayman Islands' AML Regime Recognized
FATF President Raja Kumar's confirmation of an upcoming on-site visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before February 2024 has been met...
Oct 31, 20232 min read


FATF Prioritizes Asset Recovery in the Fight Against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
In a recent announcement, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) underscored the significance of making asset recovery a central element...
Oct 30, 20232 min read


Canadian Accounting Firm Smythe Settles with PCAOB for Using Unregistered Firms
Canada-based accounting firm Smythe has agreed to pay a $175,000 penalty to settle with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board...
Oct 27, 20232 min read


BlackRock Settles with SEC for $2.5 Million Over Inaccurate Fund Investment Descriptions
BlackRock Advisors has agreed to pay $2.5 million as part of a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to resolve...
Oct 26, 20232 min read


FDIC Urged to Provide Clarity on Crypto Asset Risks to Member Banks
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is facing scrutiny over its handling of crypto assets, with concerns emerging that its...
Oct 25, 20233 min read


Suspension of Rosfinmonitoring: Upholding International Trust
The recent decision by the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) to suspend the membership of Rosfinmonitoring is a...
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Former Julius Baer CEO Boris Collardi Addresses AML Concerns and Swiss Banking Reputation
Boris Collardi, the former CEO of Julius Baer, has opened up about the time when Switzerland's financial regulator issued a damning...
Oct 23, 20232 min read


US Lawmakers Push for Swift Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Use by Hamas and Affiliates
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the United States is calling on the Biden administration to take swift action against the use of...
Oct 20, 20232 min read


EU Proposes 'Ports Alliance' to Fight Drug Trafficking Amid Supply Chain Concerns
The European Commission has put forth a proposal for increased coordination among European ports, governments, and private companies in...
Oct 19, 20232 min read


Hamas' Financial Network: Complex Strategies and Growing Challenges
Hamas, the Palestinian group that governs the Gaza Strip, has long been known for its ability to navigate a complex web of financial...
Oct 18, 20232 min read


KPMG Fined £21 Million by UK Regulator Over Serious Auditing Errors
KPMG, one of the "big four" accountancy firms, has been handed a record-breaking £21 million ($25.7 million) fine by the UK accountancy...
Oct 17, 20232 min read


Cyprus Sees AUM for Management Companies and UCIs Exceed €10.7 Billion in Q2 2023
In the second quarter of 2023, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) reported that the assets under management (AUM) for...
Oct 16, 20232 min read


Goldman Sachs Sues Malaysia Over 1MDB Settlement Dispute, Prolonging Legal Battle
Goldman Sachs has filed a lawsuit against the government of Malaysia, alleging that the nation has failed to acknowledge certain payments...
Oct 13, 20233 min read


Barclays Account Linked to Hamas Fundraising Frozen by Israeli Authorities
In a recent development, a bank account at the British banking giant Barclays has been frozen by Israeli police due to its alleged...
Oct 12, 20231 min read
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