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European Banking Authority (EBA) Discloses 143 AML Deficiencies in 57 European Banks
The European Banking Authority (EBA) recently unveiled alarming information regarding anti-money laundering (AML) deficiencies in...
Oct 11, 20232 min read


Escalation of Violence in Israel Spurs Demand for Safe-Haven Assets
The recent outbreak of violence in Israel has prompted investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets, with a close eye on the evolving...
Oct 10, 20232 min read


Cyprus: A Maritime Powerhouse Embraces Sustainability
In the vibrant waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, the Cypriot shipping industry has long been a maritime powerhouse, both historically...
Oct 6, 20233 min read


Italian Authorities Dismantle Chinese Underground Network Involved in Laundering Mafia Money
Italian authorities have conducted a major operation targeting a complex web of Chinese money brokers accused of laundering more than 50...
Oct 5, 20232 min read


German Regulator Imposes Oversight on Deutsche Bank for Postbank Complaints
In a significant development, Germany's leading financial regulator, BaFin, is instituting a special monitor at Deutsche Bank to...
Oct 4, 20232 min read


FinCEN Imposes $15 Million Penalty on Shinhan Bank, Raises Concerns About AML System Vendors
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a consent order imposing a substantial $15 million penalty on Shinhan Bank....
Oct 3, 20232 min read


UK Financial Authorities Investigate Revolut Over Handling of £1.7 Million in Suspicious Accounts
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the National Crime Agency (NCA) in the United Kingdom have launched a joint investigation into...
Oct 2, 20232 min read


European Commission Proposes Transfer Pricing Directive for EU Law
The European Commission has proposed a Transfer Pricing Directive aimed at incorporating the arm's-length principle (ALP) and essential...
Sep 29, 20232 min read


Luxembourg Praised for AML Efforts, Urged to Strengthen Investigations
In a recent report, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has acknowledged Luxembourg's "solid anti-money laundering and...
Sep 28, 20233 min read


Singapore's Central Bank Investigates Banks in $1.75 Billion Money Laundering Scandal
Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) has initiated an investigation into whether banks implicated in a $1.75 billion money laundering...
Sep 27, 20232 min read


DOJ to Provide More Guidance on Voluntary Self-Disclosures in Mergers and Acquisitions
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is planning to offer additional guidance on voluntary self-disclosures (VSD) within the mergers and...
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Singapore Banks Intensify Scrutiny on Customers Amid Money Laundering Scandal
In the aftermath of a staggering S$2.4 billion ($1.8 billion) money-laundering scandal, Singaporean banks have significantly escalated...
Sep 25, 20232 min read


European Union Court Annuls Renewal of Sanctions on Russian Businessman
In a significant development regarding European Union (EU) sanctions related to actions affecting Ukraine's territorial integrity, the...
Sep 22, 20232 min read


Deutsche Bank CEO Acknowledges Customer Disappointment and Vows to Regain Trust Amid Postbank Issues
Deutsche Bank's CEO, Christian Sewing, has acknowledged customer dissatisfaction due to issues at its Postbank unit and has committed to...
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Prominent German Banker on Trial for Alleged Involvement in Massive Tax Fraud Scheme
In a high-profile trial that began on Monday in Bonn, an 81-year-old former CEO and chair of the Hamburg-based bank M.M. Warburg,...
Sep 20, 20232 min read


Cyprus Golden Passport Scandal: Trial of Four Accused to Commence in October
The trial of four individuals accused of facilitating the acquisition of Cypriot Golden Passports for foreign nationals in exchange for...
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Russian Profit Lockdown: Western Companies Struggle to Access Billions in Profits
In the wake of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western companies that have continued to operate in Russia find themselves in a...
Sep 18, 20233 min read


Brazil's Lower House Approves Bill to Regulate Sports Betting and Online Gambling
In a significant move toward regulating the online gambling industry, Brazil's lower house of Parliament passed a bill on September 13....
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Europol Report Exposes Russia's Cunning Strategies to Evade EU Sanctions
In a startling revelation, the latest Europol Economic Crime Report has shed light on Russia's persistent efforts to circumvent the...
Sep 13, 20232 min read


Combatting Financial Crime: The Imperative for Vigilance and Collaboration
In the world of finance, where vast sums of money change hands every day, the battle against financial crime is an ongoing struggle....
Sep 12, 20237 min read
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