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SEC Issues Warning to Wall Street Stockbrokers Over Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Deficiencies
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a risk alert, cautioning Wall Street stockbrokers to enhance their efforts in...
Aug 8, 20232 min read


'Crypto Couple' Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering $4.5 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin
The husband and wife cyber-crime duo, Heather Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein, known as the 'Crypto Couple,' have admitted attempting to...
Aug 7, 20232 min read


SEC's Newly Approved Cybersecurity Rule Necessitates Rapid Incident Disclosure from Public Companies
Public companies face a race against the clock to implement policies and practices to comply with the Securities and Exchange...
Aug 4, 20233 min read


HSBC CEO Refutes Farage-Coutts Spat, Affirms Commitment to Client Neutrality
In the wake of a recent public dispute between Nigel Farage and Lord Home Coutts, Noel Quinn, CEO of HSBC, has addressed concerns over...
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Unveiling the Centuries-Old Evolution of Money Laundering: A Pervasive Financial Menace
Money laundering, a deceptive practice that seeks to obscure the illicit origins of funds and make them appear legitimate, is a pervasive...
Aug 2, 20233 min read


Challenges of Handling PEPs Amid NatWest-Nigel Farage Dispute
The recent dispute between NatWest and Nigel Farage has brought to the forefront the complexities global banks face when dealing with...
Aug 1, 20232 min read


UAE Takes Bold Steps to Combat Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken significant steps to combat money laundering and financial crimes by approving the establishment...
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Binance Withdraws Crypto License Application in Germany Amid Regulatory Challenges
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has decided to withdraw its application for a crypto license in Germany. This move...
Jul 28, 20232 min read


UK Proposes Reforms to Prevent Unfair Bank Closures for PEPs
The recent clash between NatWest and former customer Nigel Farage has raised concerns about how global banks handle politically exposed...
Jul 27, 20232 min read


Stockholder Lawsuits Emerge Amidst Regulatory Crackdown on Financial Institutions
The aftermath of the sweeping regulatory crackdown on banks and financial services firms for off-channel business communications...
Jul 26, 20233 min read


Germany Establishes €700M Anti-Money Laundering Super-Agency
Germany is taking a bold step in its fight against money laundering with the establishment of a new super-agency, the Federal Bureau of...
Jul 25, 20232 min read


Deloitte Australia's Senate Inquiry Over Misuse of Government Information
Deloitte Australia has become embroiled in a Senate inquiry into consulting services, as the firm revealed that it misused information...
Jul 21, 20232 min read


Deutsche Bank Under Scrutiny: Facing Fed's Latest High-Profile Penalty and Ongoing AFC Struggles
Deutsche Bank, once a global financial powerhouse, finds itself embroiled in a web of regulatory struggles as it grapples with the...
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Experts Divided on Long-Term Viability of EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
The European Commission's recent approval of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) has drawn mixed views from experts regarding its...
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Crypto Crime Declines in 2023, but Ransomware Payments Surge
Crypto crime saw a significant decline in the first half of 2023, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. However, the volume...
Jul 18, 20232 min read


EU Banks' AML Systems Ineffective, Warns European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a warning stating that anti-money laundering (AML) systems and controls implemented by EU...
Jul 17, 20232 min read


Federal Reserve to Propose Higher Capital Standards for Large Banks to Boost Resilience
The Federal Reserve Board is set to propose an increase in capital standards for large banks and holding companies, aiming to strengthen...
Jul 14, 20232 min read


Barclays Wins Supreme Court Appeal Over Banks' Duties to Prevent Customer Fraud
Barclays has emerged victorious in a closely-watched appeal at the United Kingdom's Supreme Court regarding banks' responsibilities to...
Jul 13, 20232 min read


European Banking Authority Identifies Challenges in Assessing Money Laundering Risks
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has stated that supervisors across the EU still face challenges in assessing money laundering and...
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Banks Issue Record Amount of Covered Bonds Amidst Turbulence in the Sector
Banks have witnessed a record surge in the issuance of ultra-safe mortgage-backed debt known as covered bonds in the first half of the...
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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