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Biden proposes a tax increase on stock buybacks
During his state of the union address on February 7, US President Joe Biden advocated for a higher tax on stock buybacks in order to...
Feb 13, 20233 min read


European AML experts convene in Brussels for the Common PEPs Register, Russia, and golden passports
This week, the Expert Group on Money Laundering of the European Commission will meet to discuss an agreed PEPs designation. The...
Feb 9, 20232 min read


AMLA Task Force to prepare the way for a new super body to combat financial crime
It has been reported that the European Commission has established its own task force to aid in the establishment of the new AML Authority...
Feb 8, 20232 min read


Crypto hacks in 2022 stole a record $3.8 billion, with North Korean groups leading the way.
A US-based blockchain analytics company said in a report on Wednesday that last year was the worst on record for cryptocurrency heists,...
Feb 3, 20232 min read


Dubai wants to increase stock exchange accessibility and seize private sector listings.
According to its chief executive, Dubai's stock exchange is aiming to increase private sector listings and has plans to improve access...
Jan 26, 20232 min read


Due to information leaks, a former PwC partner was given a 2-year ban in Australia.
In connection with a scandal involving the disclosure of secret information about the government's plans to target multinational tax...
Jan 24, 20233 min read


The European Parliament votes to expand proposed rules targeting shell companies.
On January 17, the European Parliament voted to broaden the proposed regulation's purview in an effort to combat tax evasion and...
Jan 23, 20232 min read


New AML whistleblower rule is a game-changer for implementing sanctions against Russia.
A new whistleblower law was passed by the US Congress as one of its last actions of 2022. The ability of US law enforcement agencies to...
Jan 20, 20233 min read


Champagne, chocolates, and gold are among the lavish gifts revealed by the EU Parliament president.
Roberta Metsola, the president of the European Parliament, revealed the EU institution's lax transparency policies by listing 142 gifts...
Jan 19, 20235 min read


Donor of €600,000 to Panzeri's Fight Impunity NGO requests a refund.
First to resign were well-known board members. Pier Antonio Panzeri's nongovernmental group for human rights is currently dealing with...
Jan 18, 20234 min read


After Putin's intervention, Western banks find it difficult to leave Russia
A rule enacted by Vladimir Putin, according to advisers to western banks attempting to leave Russia, is interrupting sales and allowing...
Jan 17, 20235 min read


How does the energy crisis affect the European industrial sector?
Since the year the Second World War came to an end, the white-hot furnaces of Duralex have been blazing close to the banks of the River...
Jan 16, 20236 min read


The definition of politically exposed persons and the central European PEPs register
Due to the fact that both corruption and money laundering offenses violate property rights and governmental power, they are inextricably...
Jan 12, 202310 min read


Meta and the DOJ agree on compliance goals for fairness in housing advertisements.
The internet giant must meet certain goals in order to comply with federal housing antidiscrimination laws, the Department of Justice...
Jan 11, 20232 min read


Hong Kong's Financial Supervisory Authority Demands "a More Solid Footing" for Crypto
Christopher Hui originally learned about cryptocurrencies from some colleagues who ran investment funds and made purchases of virtual...
Jan 10, 20235 min read


Stelios Violaris: Cyprus' new minimum tax rate must reach the "golden ratio"
Stelios Violaris, partner and head of international tax services at PwC Cyprus, has looked at the adoption of the minimum tax rate of...
Jan 9, 20233 min read


Denmark reports no bank robberies as it goes cashless
One of the more surprising advantages of becoming cashless has been found by Denmark: there have been no bank robberies. Recent...
Jan 5, 20232 min read


Cryptocurrency is the primary method of money laundering according to Austrac
According to the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac), organized crime groups are increasingly using...
Jan 4, 20233 min read


Cyprus's real estate sector will confront tough obstacles in 2023
In 2022, a year marked by uncertainty and global instability, the Council for Registration of Real Estate Agents took important steps to...
Jan 3, 20233 min read


In 2022, Cyprus achieved its goal of becoming a business centre.
According to the most recent data from the Business Facilitation Unit (BFU), which is overseen by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and...
Dec 30, 20223 min read
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