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UK Review of Banks' Handling of Politically Exposed Customers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom has officially launched a comprehensive review into how banks conduct...
Sep 6, 20232 min read


UAE Establishes Gaming Regulatory Authority with US Industry Veterans
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken significant steps toward entering the world of gaming and casinos by forming the General...
Sep 5, 20232 min read


UAE Reports Progress in Efforts to Be Removed from FATF Watchlist
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced significant strides in its campaign to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force...
Sep 4, 20232 min read


Switzerland Aims to Strengthen Money Laundering Regulations Amid Criticism
In response to mounting criticism of its lax anti-financial crime (AFC) regulations, Switzerland has announced plans to introduce new...
Sep 1, 20233 min read


SEC Urges Holistic Approach in Assessing Company's Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
The Chief Accountant of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Munter, has called for a broader perspective when...
Aug 31, 20232 min read


EU Banking Authority Flags Money Laundering Risks in Microstate Ties
The Chair of the European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a stark warning regarding the potential money laundering risks associated...
Aug 30, 20232 min read


SEC Passes New Rules to Enhance Transparency and Competition in the Private Fund Industry
In a groundbreaking move, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a far-reaching set of rules aimed at bolstering...
Aug 29, 20233 min read


Preparing for SEC's Upcoming Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule: Identifying Compliance Gaps
Las Vegas, Nevada — As the deadline for the implementation of the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) forthcoming cybersecurity...
Aug 28, 20233 min read


Russia Suspends Tax Treaties Amid Diplomatic Tensions, UK Contemplates Response
In a response to the European Union's blacklisting of Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia has undertaken the...
Aug 25, 20233 min read


Euro Zone Business Activity Declines Amidst Inflationary Pressures, Posing Challenges for ECB
New surveys reveal that business activity in the euro zone experienced a more substantial decline than anticipated in August, with...
Aug 24, 20233 min read


Wolfsberg Group Advances Measures to Strengthen FATF's NPOs Framework Against Financial Crimes
In a significant move aimed at strengthening the global fight against financial crimes and terrorist financing, the Wolfsberg Group,...
Aug 23, 20233 min read


AML Fines Surge to Almost $5 Billion in 2022, Highlighting Urgent Compliance Imperative
In a shocking turn of events, the year 2022 witnessed a dramatic spike in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) fines, soaring to a staggering sum...
Aug 22, 20234 min read


Unveiling the Covert Nexus: Mexican Drug Cartels Exploit Remittance Networks for Money Laundering
In the heart of Culiacán, the capital city of Mexico's Sinaloa state, an unsuspecting Mexican mother walked into a local bank. Her...
Aug 21, 20234 min read


AML Investigation Targets Deutsche ReGas Amid Baltic LNG Terminal Opposition
In a move that adds a twist to Germany's efforts to bolster its liquefied natural gas (LNG) import capacity, the government has announced...
Aug 18, 20232 min read


World's Largest Law Firm Faces Allegations of Anti-Money Laundering Failures
Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, is facing allegations before Britain’s Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SRA) that it breached...
Aug 17, 20233 min read


UN's Push for Greater Role in Global Tax Policy Sparks Divisions Amid OECD's Dominance
The recent call by UN Secretary-General António Guterres for an amplified involvement of the United Nations in shaping global tax policy...
Aug 16, 20233 min read


Unlocking Business Success: The Power of ESG Practices
In the dynamic and rapidly evolving realm of modern business, a new trio of factors has risen to prominence as drivers of sustained value...
Aug 14, 20233 min read


Cyprus Trade Deficit Widens in First Half of 2023 Despite Import Decrease
The trade deficit for the first half of 2023 in Cyprus has surged by approximately €574 million compared to the same period last year, as...
Aug 11, 20232 min read


European Companies Count Over €100bn in Losses from Russian Operations Since Ukraine Invasion
European corporations have faced substantial financial setbacks in Russia, with direct losses amounting to at least €100 billion since...
Aug 10, 20233 min read


DFSA and UAE's FIU Forge Alliance to Combat Financial Crimes and Ensure AML/CFT Compliance
Dubai's Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the UAE's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) have solidified their commitment to combating...
Aug 9, 20232 min read
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