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US Targets Burmese Warlord and Militia with Sanctions Over Cyber Scams and Human Trafficking
The United States Treasury Department has announced sanctions against Saw Chit Thu, a prominent Burmese warlord, and his militia, the...
May 12, 20252 min read


Revolut Taps Fourthline as Strategic Identity Partner to Power Global Growth
Revolut, one of the world’s most dynamic fintech companies, has announced a new strategic alliance with Fourthline, Europe’s foremost...
May 12, 20252 min read


EU Intensifies Crypto Oversight and AML Reforms, Donohoe Reveals at EAFCS 2025
The European Union is moving forward with plans to enhance the traceability of cryptocurrency transactions, Eurogroup President Paschal...
May 9, 20252 min read


Liberia’s FIA Slaps Record Fines on Oceano Casino and Citi Trust Over AML Failures
In a landmark move underscoring its renewed vigilance in protecting Liberia’s financial system, the Financial Intelligence Agency of...
May 9, 20253 min read


U.S. Treasury Moves to Cut Off Cambodian Firm Huione Group Over Billions in Laundered Criminal Funds
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has accused Cambodian financial services conglomerate Huione...
May 8, 20252 min read


Ghana Charts Regulatory Path for Digital Assets and Prepares for eCedi Launch
Ghana is preparing to take a groundbreaking step in Africa’s digital finance landscape, as the Bank of Ghana (BoG) gears up to begin...
May 8, 20255 min read


FINMA Chief Flags Elevated Money Laundering and Sanctions Risks in Switzerland
Switzerland continues to face elevated risks related to money laundering and financial sanctions, according to the head of the country’s...
May 7, 20251 min read


Stuart Davis Departs TD Bank Following Ten-Month AML Advisory Role Amid Historic U.S. Probe
Stuart Davis, a prominent expert in financial crimes and anti-money laundering (AML), has left Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) after...
May 7, 20252 min read


Traders Expect Full-Point Fed Rate Cut Amidst Signs of Slowing U.S. Economy
Markets are increasingly betting that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point before the...
May 6, 20252 min read


CBC Issues 2025 AML Directive, Easing Requirements for Low-Risk Clients While Upholding Stringent Standards
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has officially released its 2025 directive on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist...
May 6, 20253 min read


Kenyan Government Orders Shutdown of Over 50 Betting Firms in Illegal Gambling Crackdown
The Kenyan government has moved decisively to clamp down on unlawful gambling activity, ordering the immediate shutdown of more than 50...
May 5, 20252 min read


U.S. Treasury Targets Cambodian Firm Huione Group Over Alleged Role in Laundering Billions in Illicit Funds
The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Friday that it plans to bar Cambodian financial conglomerate Huione Group from accessing the...
May 5, 20252 min read


North Korean Hackers Created U.S. Companies to Spread Malware to Crypto Developers, Researchers Say
North Korean cyber operatives established two businesses within the United States, violating Treasury Department sanctions, in an effort...
May 2, 20253 min read


Fitch Says Termination of US-Backed Macau Gaming Licenses ‘Highly Unlikely’ Despite Geopolitical Tensions
The "termination or non-renewal" of gaming licenses held by US-backed operators in Macau would represent a "worst-case scenario," but...
May 2, 20253 min read


TD Bank Overhauls AML Team Leadership as New Chief Jacqueline Sanjuas Implements Structural Changes
Three vice presidents within TD Bank’s financial crime risk management unit are set to depart amid a broader leadership shake-up being...
May 2, 20252 min read


EU Court Declares Malta’s Golden Passport Scheme Illegal, Marking End of Citizenship-for-Cash in the Bloc
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Malta’s controversial golden passport scheme breaches EU law, delivering a decisive blow to...
Apr 30, 20252 min read


Central Bank of Cyprus to Unveil Revised Anti-Money Laundering Directive on May 2
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that it will publish an updated directive on the prevention of money laundering and...
Apr 30, 20251 min read


CySEC Promotes Participation in EU Consultation on Major Financial Regulatory Reforms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced this week the launch of a targeted consultation initiated by the European...
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Santander UK to Outsource Over 200 Fraud Roles, Sparking Job Loss Fears
Santander UK is set to outsource more than 200 positions from its fraud operations team, a decision that could lead to job losses and has...
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Texas Money Services Businesses Sue to Halt FinCEN's New Border Reporting Rule
A trade association representing Texas money services businesses (MSBs) has launched a legal challenge against a new federal reporting...
Apr 28, 20252 min read
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