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Bhutan's Quiet Transformation Into a Global Bitcoin Benchmark
The idea that a small Himalayan kingdom nestled between two rising superpowers, China and India, would become an international Bitcoin...
Oct 21, 20243 min read


UK Labour Government Considering Doubling Taxes on ‘Higher Harm’ Gambling Products
The UK’s Labour Government is exploring the possibility of doubling tax rates on gambling products deemed "higher harm," including online...
Oct 18, 20242 min read


UniCredit Awaits Court Decision on Russia Business Reduction Following ECB Order
UniCredit is still awaiting a court decision regarding whether it must immediately scale back its operations in Russia, in compliance...
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Federal Contractor Hit with Data Breach Settles False Claims Act Violation for $307K
A federal contractor faced a double cybersecurity breach when personal data from Medicare beneficiaries stored in unencrypted screenshots...
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Brazil's Adoption of OECD Pillar Two Rules Raises Questions on Timing and Compliance
Brazilian companies are scrambling to prepare for the implementation of new tax legislation under the OECD's pillar two framework, as...
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Citi Struggles with Employee Training Amid Efforts to Fix Regulatory Issues, But Investment Banking Shows Strength
Citigroup continues to face challenges in training employees for key roles in risk, compliance, and data management, according to the...
Oct 16, 20244 min read


TSB Bank Fined £10.9 Million for Mishandling Customers in Financial Hardship, Pays £99.9 Million in Redress
TSB Bank has been fined £10.9 million (U.S. $14.2 million) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its poor treatment of retail...
Oct 16, 20242 min read


AI’s Rising Risks: Companies Face New Sanctions Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Companies are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve various business benefits, from boosting productivity to...
Oct 15, 20243 min read


Southeast Asia Faces Escalating Threat from Illegal Online Gambling and Cyber Fraud, Warns UN
Southeast Asia is witnessing a worrying surge in cyber-enabled fraud and organized crime, with illegal casinos and online gambling...
Oct 15, 20244 min read


S&P Global Predicts Rise in State Bankruptcies Due to Foreign Currency Debts Over the Next Decade
S&P Global Ratings is forecasting an increase in state bankruptcies tied to foreign currency debts over the coming decade. The agency...
Oct 14, 20241 min read


Wynn Resorts’ UAE Casino to Capitalize on Favorable Demographics and Tax Benefits
Wynn Resorts' upcoming integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to benefit from a combination of appealing demographics...
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Former FATF President Marcus Pleyer Among Finalists to Lead EU's New Anti-Money Laundering Authority
Marcus Pleyer, former president of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has been named as one of the final three candidates vying to...
Oct 11, 20242 min read


US Charges 3 Cryptocurrency Firms and 15 Individuals, Including 2 Tied to Hong Kong, in Fraud Case
Federal prosecutors in Boston have charged three cryptocurrency companies and 15 individuals with engaging in widespread fraud and market...
Oct 11, 20242 min read


TD Bank to Pay $3 Billion in Settlement with U.S. Regulators Over Money Laundering Charges
Canada’s TD Bank is set to pay approximately $3 billion in penalties as part of a settlement with U.S. regulators and prosecutors,...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Parliamentary Trade Committee Proposes Cancellation of Beneficial Owner Fines, Introduction of €250 One-Time Fee
The Parliamentary Trade Committee is leaning toward a resolution to cancel fines previously imposed for delays in submitting beneficial...
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Financial Institutions Invited to Shape EU AMLA’s Direct Supervision Criteria
Financial institutions are being asked for their input on how the European Union’s new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) will decide...
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Cyprus Betting Sector Accounts for 3.72% of GDP, Finance Ministry Director Reveals at Safe Gaming Conference
The betting industry in Cyprus now represents 3.72 per cent of the country's GDP, according to George Panteli, director general of the...
Oct 9, 20242 min read


SFO Recovers £300,000 from Fraudster Virendra Rastogi in Continued Effort to Reclaim Stolen Funds
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has recovered almost £300,000 ($350,000) from convicted fraudster Virendra Rastogi, who orchestrated...
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Brazil's Supreme Court Schedules Public Hearing on Sports Betting and Online Gaming for November 2024
Minister Luiz Fux of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has announced that a public hearing on sports betting and online gaming will...
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Wynn Resorts Secures UAE’s First Casino Licence for Al Marjan Island Project
Wynn Resorts made history in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, October 4, when the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority...
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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