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Bitcoin Lifeline or Security Risk? Argentina Confronts Terror Financing Through Crypto Amid Economic Crisis
The recent freezing of several Bitcoin wallets linked to alleged terrorism financing has sent shockwaves through Argentina—a country...
Jul 31, 20254 min read
South Africa Faces Crucial FATF Onsite Review in Bid to Exit Greylist
South Africa stands on the brink of a decisive juncture as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Africa Joint Group conducts its onsite...
Jul 30, 20255 min read
NAB’s Compliance Comeback: AUSTRAC Closes Enforceable Undertaking in Landmark AML Overhaul
National Australia Bank (NAB) has successfully concluded one of the most heavily scrutinized remediation efforts in Australian financial...
Jul 29, 20255 min read
Luxury Under Fire: Louis Vuitton Netherlands at the Center of €3 Million Money Laundering Scandal
In an extraordinary turn of events shaking the global luxury sector, Louis Vuitton Netherlands is now under the microscope in a sweeping...
Jul 28, 20255 min read
HKMA Crackdown Sends Shockwaves Through Hong Kong Banking Over AML Failures
In a move that has sent reverberations throughout Hong Kong’s financial industry, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has penalized...
Jul 25, 20255 min read
Sanctions Evasion and Money Laundering: The Case of Brian Assi Exposes the Cross-Border Weak Links in Export and AML Controls
The recent sentencing of Brian (Brahim) Assi in the United States offers a critical lens into the convergence of sanctions evasion,...
Jul 24, 20255 min read
U.S. Investment Advisers Remain Exposed as AML Rule Delayed Until 2028
The recent confirmation by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that implementation of the...
Jul 23, 20255 min read
Trump’s Campaign Against the Fed Marks a Dangerous Power Grab
Donald Trump’s ongoing battle with the Federal Reserve has taken a dark and troubling turn, revealing his deeper ambition to bring the...
Jul 22, 20253 min read
FCA Proposes Key Protections for BNPL Borrowers Ahead of 2026 Regulation
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) users are set to gain access to the same protections afforded to traditional borrowers, under new proposals...
Jul 21, 20254 min read
ESMA’s New MiCA Guidelines Aim to Professionalize Crypto Advice and Information Across the EU
The rollout of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) across the European Union has introduced a sweeping transformation for...
Jul 18, 20254 min read
Barclays Fined £42 Million by FCA for Major AML Failures Tied to WealthTek and Stunt & Co
Barclays is once again under the regulatory spotlight after the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) levied a £42 million fine on its...
Jul 17, 20254 min read
FCA Cracks Down on Financial Crime and Boosts Consumer Protection in Final Year of Strategy
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has significantly ramped up its efforts to tackle financial misconduct and protect consumers,...
Jul 16, 20253 min read
European Parliament Confirms Removal of Philippines from EU High-Risk Money Laundering List
The European Parliament has formally approved the European Commission’s recommendation to strike the Philippines from the European...
Jul 15, 20252 min read
Troika Ties and Coastal Villas: Spain Cracks Down on Russian Money Laundering Through Luxury Real Estate
Spanish authorities have launched a sweeping anti-money laundering crackdown targeting a sophisticated scheme involving luxury real...
Jul 14, 20254 min read
EU Parliament Approves Controversial Update to High-Risk Money Laundering List Amid Russia Dispute
In a contentious vote marked by geopolitical undercurrents and last-minute political maneuvering, the European Parliament has voted in...
Jul 11, 20253 min read
FATF Warns of Worsening Terrorist Financing Risks and Calls for Urgent Global Action
A new report issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) reveals the alarming adaptability of terrorist actors in financing their...
Jul 10, 20254 min read
Kuwait Signs Pivotal MoUs with India and Iraq to Boost Global Financial Crime Cooperation
Kuwait’s battle against financial crime has taken a decisive leap forward with the signing of two critical memoranda of understanding...
Jul 9, 20256 min read
AUSTRAC’s Sweeping AML/CTF Overhaul Marks New Era of Compliance for Australia’s Financial Sector
In what is being described as a landmark regulatory transformation, AUSTRAC has announced major reforms to Australia’s Anti-Money...
Jul 8, 20254 min read
U.S. Tightens Sanctions on Hezbollah’s Financial Network Amid Ongoing Risks in Lebanon’s Banking Sector
Hezbollah’s longstanding entrenchment within Lebanon’s financial system continues to present a multifaceted threat to regional stability...
Jul 7, 20255 min read
Offshore Secrecy Endures as British Overseas Territories Miss Deadline for Beneficial Ownership Transparency
Efforts to clamp down on money laundering and dismantle the use of opaque offshore structures have hit a formidable wall as several...
Jul 4, 20254 min read
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