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DOL Sues Alabama Businesses, Including Hyundai Plant, Over Child Labor Violations
The Department of Labor (DOL) has filed a lawsuit against three Alabama businesses, including a Hyundai Motor manufacturing plant, for...
Jun 3, 20242 min read


Mass Ave Global and CEO Fined for Misleading Investors, SEC Reports
Mass Ave Global (MassAve) has agreed to pay $350,000 for alleged failures that led the investment adviser to make false and misleading...
May 31, 20242 min read


UK General Election Raises Concerns Over Implementation of Gambling Act White Paper Policies
As the UK braces for a general election on 4 July, questions are surfacing about the potential impact on the timeline for implementing...
May 31, 20243 min read


Panikkos Vakkou Assumes Vice Chairmanship at CySec: A Profile of Expertise and Experience
Panikkos Vakkou has stepped into the role of Vice Chairman at CySec, following a decision by the Council of Ministers this Wednesday. The...
May 30, 20241 min read


HSBC Leverages SVB Acquisition to Expand Lending Against Wealthy Clients' Private Assets
HSBC is capitalizing on opportunities to lend against wealthy clients' private assets following its acquisition of the UK unit of Silicon...
May 30, 20243 min read


Moody's Analyst Foresees Philippines Exiting FATF Grey List Despite Money Laundering Challenges
The Philippines is poised to exit the "grey list" of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) soon, despite grappling with a notable...
May 29, 20242 min read


EU Expands Anti-Trafficking Law to Include Surrogacy, Forced Marriage, and Illegal Adoption
The exploitation of surrogacy, forced marriage, and illegal adoption has now been formally classified as forms of exploitation under the...
May 29, 20242 min read


Brazil Establishes Regulatory Framework for Gambling Operator Licensing with New Ordinance
On May 21, 2024, Brazil’s Ministry of Finance’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting issued Ordinance SPA/MF nº 827, establishing the...
May 28, 20242 min read


OCC Reaches Agreements with Comerica Bank & Trust and Lemont National Bank Over Risk Governance Concerns
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has reached agreements with two banks over concerns...
May 28, 20242 min read


Dutch Prosecutors Investigate Booking.com Over Israeli Settlement Listings Amid Allegations of War Crime Profiteering
Dutch prosecutors have confirmed they are actively investigating a criminal complaint filed against Booking.com regarding its listing of...
May 27, 20242 min read


UK Tax Advisory Market: Experts Debate HMRC's Regulatory Proposals
Proposals by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to bolster standards within the advisory market have garnered support and scrutiny from...
May 27, 20242 min read


Jim Lee Highlights Success of Public-Private Partnerships in Tackling Dark Web Crimes at EAFCS Summit
Leading American fraud expert Jim Lee recently shared insights into how public-private partnerships (PPPs) have been instrumental in...
May 24, 20242 min read


Assistant Garda Commissioner Highlights Surge in Anti-Immigration Protests and Rising Crime Challenges at EAFCS Summit
A leading Garda official has revealed a significant rise in protests in Dublin over the past year, with most demonstrations being...
May 24, 20243 min read


FinCEN Launches PROTECT Initiative to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking in At-Risk Cities
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a branch of the Treasury Department, has unveiled a new public-private initiative...
May 23, 20242 min read


Smart Table Technology Set to Revolutionize Casino Gaming by 2025, Says Expert
By the end of 2025, all major properties in Macau, the Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand are expected to adopt some form of smart...
May 23, 20243 min read


California Extends Timeline for Business Input on New Data Privacy Regulations
Businesses will have more time to provide feedback on proposed regulations by California’s new data protection authority concerning risk...
May 22, 20243 min read


ECB Poised for Rate Cut Next Month, Lagarde Confirms
A rate cut is anticipated next month, Christine Lagarde said during an interview with an Irish network. "There is a strong possibility as...
May 22, 20241 min read


ESMA Guidelines Address Greenwashing Through Fund Names
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its final report, providing guidance on the use of environmental,...
May 21, 20241 min read


SkyCity Fined AUS$67 Million for AML Failures at Adelaide Casino
SkyCity has agreed to pay an AUS$67 million penalty following admissions of numerous anti-money laundering (AML) failures at its Adelaide...
May 21, 20242 min read


Billabong Founder Loses Case Over Tax Schemes ‘Suggested’ by EY
In a significant legal development, the Federal Court of Australia has ruled against Gordon Merchant, the founder of global surfwear...
May 20, 20242 min read
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