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Insurance bans have been imposed by the UK and EU on Russian oil cargoes
According to British and European officials, the UK and EU have agreed on a coordinated ban on insuring ships carrying Russian oil,...
Jun 1, 20223 min read


Citi admits it will probably keep its Russia banking license and some operations ...
CEO Jane Fraser said today that CITI Bank appears to be on track to keep its banking license and some operations in Russia. The move...
Jun 1, 20222 min read


Hungary lifts its embargo on Russian oil after Orbán speaks out
EU leaders gave Budapest a pass in order to get support for fresh penalties. In their struggle against Russia's conflict in Ukraine, EU...
May 31, 20225 min read


Nuveen Real Estate has raised €150 million for its pan-European debt strategy.
With €150 million in initial commitments, Nuveen Real Estate has completed the first close of its first pan-European debt strategy....
May 31, 20221 min read


EDPB: Current EU AML proposals will have a "disproportionate negative impact" on individual freedoms
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has reiterated its concerns about the EU's proposed anti-money laundering plans, which it...
May 30, 20222 min read


New EU legislation: Breaking sanctions to be illegal - law enforcement to receive more authority
The European Commission announced major new powers today that criminalize sanctions violations and give EU police agencies more authority...
May 27, 20223 min read


Russia's central bank has lowered its key interest rate to 11%, citing reduced stability risks.
The Russian Central Bank cut its key interest rate from 14 percent to 11 percent on Thursday, citing a slowing of inflation and the...
May 26, 20222 min read


Due diligence and AML failings place bet365 in the regulatory spotlight in Denmark
Bet365 has been penalised by the Danish Gambling Authority for breaches of the country's Money Laundering Act. The DGA said that the...
May 25, 20222 min read


A Wells Fargo unit was fined $7 million for failing to monitor AML transactions
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a Wells Fargo subsidiary with failing to file suspicious activity reports (SARs)...
May 23, 20223 min read


According to the FATF, France needs to improve AML measures in real estate
AML measures in the real estate sector must be improved, and more specialized investigators in complex financial crime cases must be...
May 18, 20222 min read


Dumping Russian energy raises environmental concerns.
The European Commission will propose ways for the EU to reduce its reliance on Russian energy imports on Wednesday, but this could...
May 17, 20223 min read


As Hungary opposes sanctions, the EU is considering lifting the ban on Russian oil
EU diplomats are considering a radical option to circumvent Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's aversion to a Russian oil ban:...
May 13, 20222 min read


Tax professionals are calling for EU harmonisation and data usage restrictions
Tax directors have urged the EU and member states to harmonize data requirements to avoid misalignment of requirements among member...
May 12, 20222 min read


Asset managers with ties to Russia will be forced to close their funds permanently
Danske, Nordea, and Jupiter have taken steps to permanently close funds with significant exposure to Russia, the latest sign that...
May 9, 20222 min read


AML arrest of BVI premier shrouds territory in uncertainty
Following the arrest of the UK territories' premier, Governor John Rankin of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has released a damning...
May 4, 20223 min read


Italy requests clarification of the Commission's ruble-for-gas regulations
Italy's green transition minister, Roberto Cingolani, desires a transition in which utilities may pay in Russian currency without...
May 3, 20224 min read


Is it true that Brexit helped UK's aid to Ukraine?
The EU will follow Britain's lead in the post-Brexit world. At least, that is the opinion of some British officials, who are quietly...
May 3, 20223 min read


Putin's war puts Russia's energy cash cow in jeopardy.
President Vladimir Putin, who is fixated on Russian greatness, is attempting to sabotage the only economic sector that gives Moscow any...
May 2, 20226 min read


Bulgaria warns that Ruble Commissions for gas will not work
Businesses are trying to find a means to pay for gas that appeases Russia and complies with EU sanctions. The European Union's proposed...
Apr 30, 20223 min read


Eni Opens Ruble Accounts for Gas Purchases
According to persons familiar with the situation, Italian oil company Eni SpA is preparing to create ruble accounts at Gazprombank JSC,...
Apr 28, 20222 min read
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