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Luxury, Motorsport, and Money Laundering: The Frits van Eerd Trial and Its Ripple Effects on Dutch AML Enforcement
The courtroom saga involving Frits van Eerd, the former CEO of Dutch retail giant Jumbo, is rapidly becoming a defining moment in the...
Jun 25, 20255 min read


Anjouan Details New B2B License Recognition Program Ahead of July 2025 Enforcement
The Anjouan iGaming regulator has issued further clarification on its newly introduced B2B License Recognition Certificate, expanding on...
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Forge Strategic Alliance to Bolster Gulf Anti-Money Laundering Defenses
In a landmark move to enhance regional financial security, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have formalized their cooperation in the fight against...
Jun 24, 20254 min read


Sweden Cracks Down on Online Gambling with $2 Million in AML Fines Following Compliance Failures
In a sweeping enforcement action that underscores growing regulatory pressure on the gambling industry, Swedish authorities have imposed...
Jun 23, 20255 min read


Australia’s AML/CTF Regime Enters a New Era: What AUSTRAC’s 2025 Rules Mean for Compliance Professionals
Australia is preparing for its most substantial overhaul of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) obligations...
Jun 23, 20255 min read


First Iraqi Bank Champions a New Era of Compliance With Groundbreaking AML/CFT Training Initiative
In a bold move that positions it as a leader in regional financial reform, First Iraqi Bank (FIB) has launched an ambitious and...
Jun 20, 20254 min read


Record $225 Million Crypto Seizure Marks Turning Point in U.S. Crackdown on Digital Money Laundering
In a dramatic escalation of the U.S. government’s campaign against cryptocurrency-related financial crime, federal authorities have...
Jun 20, 20255 min read


Bulgaria Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Measures, Says MONEYVAL
Bulgaria has taken notable strides in its fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, according to a new evaluation...
Jun 19, 20252 min read


Swiss Prosecutors Fine Pictet Bank CHF 2 Million Over Lava Jato Money Laundering Scandal
In a case that continues to reverberate through the corridors of global private banking, Swiss prosecutors have handed down a CHF 2...
Jun 18, 20254 min read


FINTRAC’s $99K Penalty Against Hub Capital Highlights Urgent Need for AML Reform Across Canada’s Financial Sector
Canada’s financial crime regulator, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), has issued a $99,000...
Jun 17, 20255 min read


TG Baynes Penalized £64K for Six-Year Lapse in Anti-Money Laundering Controls
Persistent failure to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations has cost a respected Kent-based law firm dearly, as the...
Jun 17, 20253 min read


Khadem Al Qubaisi at Center of €100 Million Cepsa Tower Sale Probe in One of Spain’s Largest Financial Crime Cases
Spanish authorities have opened an expansive investigation into Khadem Abdulla Butti Al Qubaisi, the former chairman of energy giant...
Jun 13, 20255 min read


Italy’s Sweeping Gambling Reform Sparks Rapid Consolidation in Europe’s Largest Market
Italy’s gambling industry is undergoing a seismic transformation as sweeping regulatory reforms trigger a wave of consolidation,...
Jun 13, 20254 min read


Isle of Man Launches Strategic Overhaul of eGaming Sector Amid Industry Pressures and Reputational Concerns
The Isle of Man is undertaking a strategic overhaul of its eGaming industry following a difficult year marked by international...
Jun 12, 20252 min read


ING Apologizes for Discriminatory AML Practices, Signaling a Turning Point in Banking Compliance
In a striking acknowledgment of past missteps, ING has formally apologized to its customers for years of discriminatory anti-money...
Jun 11, 20254 min read


Brooklyn Prosecutors Charge Crypto Firm Founder in $530 Million Russian Sanctions Evasion Scheme
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have unsealed a 22-count indictment against Iurii Gugnin, a 38-year-old Russian national living in...
Jun 11, 20252 min read


North Korea’s Crypto Laundering Tactics Exposed in $7.74 Million U.S. Forfeiture Case
North Korea’s reach in the realm of cyber-enabled financial crime has extended deep into the cryptocurrency sector, with a recent $7.74...
Jun 10, 20254 min read


US Treasury Cracks Down on Iran’s Shadow Banking Network in Landmark Sanctions Action
The United States has intensified its campaign against Iran’s clandestine financial system with a major enforcement action targeting the...
Jun 10, 20256 min read


UN Warns of Global Job Losses as Trump’s Trade War Stifles Economic Growth
Millions of jobs around the world are expected to be lost in 2025 due to the global economic slowdown sparked by U.S. President Donald...
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Nevis Enters the iGaming Arena with Ambitious New Licensing Regime
The Caribbean island of Nevis has officially stepped onto the global iGaming stage, backed by new legislation that introduces a...
Jun 6, 20253 min read
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