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ID-Pal Partners with Ireland’s Department of Justice to Modernize Visa Renewals
Identity verification firm ID-Pal has secured a partnership with Ireland’s Department of Justice aimed at streamlining the country’s...
Nov 4, 20241 min read


JLL Fined $108,000 by Canadian Regulator for AML Failures
Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL), a U.S.-based international real estate firm, has been fined $108,000 by Canada’s financial intelligence agency,...
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Macau Introduces Tougher Penalties for Illegal Gambling Under New Law
The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China has ramped up measures to combat illegal gambling in the region’s prominent casino...
Nov 1, 20242 min read


U.S. Treasury Issues Final Rule to Curb Outbound Investment to China in Sensitive Technologies
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued a final rule, accompanied by the creation of a new oversight division, aimed at limiting outbound...
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Irish DPC Fines LinkedIn €310 Million for GDPR Violations in Data Processing and Targeted Ads
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a €310 million ($335 million) fine on LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, for breaching...
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Bank of America Warns of Potential “Public Orders” Over AML Compliance Issues
Bank of America disclosed that it may face “public orders” from federal regulators concerning its anti-money laundering (AML) compliance...
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Ex-Banker Mihails Ulmans Sentenced to 15 Years for Murder of Latvian Lawyer Mārtiņš Bunkus
Mihails Ulmans, former owner of LPB Bank in Latvia, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of Mārtiņš...
Oct 30, 20241 min read


Apple and Goldman Sachs to Pay $89 Million Over Alleged Customer Service Failures for Apple Card
Apple and Goldman Sachs have agreed to pay $89 million to settle allegations of severe customer service lapses tied to the Apple Card, as...
Oct 30, 20243 min read


The Evolution of Gambling Legislation in Curaçao: From Early Days to Modern Reforms
In this article, we explore the trajectory of gambling legislation in Curaçao, tracing its origins and examining the latest regulatory...
Oct 30, 20243 min read


Greek Tax Office Deploys AI Algorithm to Combat Tax Evasion through Foreign Shell Companies
The Greek Tax Office has introduced a sophisticated algorithm capable of automatically detecting financial transactions directed abroad...
Oct 29, 20243 min read


Aristocrat Receives UAE’s First Gaming-Related Vendor Licence from GCGRA
Aristocrat has made history by becoming the first gaming-related vendor to be licensed by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory...
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Nigeria Withdraws Money Laundering Case Against Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan for Medical Treatment
The Nigerian government has withdrawn its money laundering case against Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, allowing him to seek...
Oct 25, 20242 min read


France Set to Legalize Online Casino Gambling by 2025, Land-Based Operators Sound Alarm
France could see the introduction of a regulated online casino market as early as 2025, following the government’s decision to include a...
Oct 25, 20243 min read


Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill Passes, Paving Way for New Authority and Stricter Oversight
The long-awaited Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 has been successfully passed through both Houses of the Oireachtas, marking a significant...
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Revolut Urges Irish Government to Reject UK-Style Fraud Refund Rules
Revolut has warned the Irish government against implementing consumer-friendly fraud refund rules similar to those recently introduced in...
Oct 24, 20242 min read


The Rise of the UK Casino Industry: A Global Leader in Gambling Innovation
The gambling landscape in Great Britain offers a captivating experience that unites players from around the world, all in search of...
Oct 23, 20244 min read


Gangs Exploiting Chinese Nationals in U.S. for Money Laundering, IRS Official Warns
Criminal organizations are increasingly using Chinese nationals based in the U.S. to launder illicit funds, often through venues like...
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Entain Reports Strong Q3 Growth but Warns of Potential UK Tax Increase Impact
Entain has announced that its performance in the third quarter of 2024 exceeded expectations, with online net gaming revenue (NGR)...
Oct 22, 20244 min read


How Iran's Shadow Oil Economy Fuels Militias and Evades Sanctions
Iran’s most crucial weapon in maintaining its influence across the Middle East and supporting militant groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and...
Oct 22, 20244 min read


Vietnamese Alcohol Firm to Pay $860,000 for Violating U.S. Sanctions on North Korea
A Vietnamese alcohol company has agreed to pay $860,000 to settle allegations from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) that...
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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