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Netherlands Set to Increase Gambling Tax to 37.8% Amid Industry Concerns and Slot Ban Controversy
The gambling tax in the Netherlands could see an increase to 37.8% following a coalition agreement between four political parties....
May 20, 20242 min read


DOJ Notifies Boeing of Breach in Deferred Prosecution Agreement Over 737 MAX Scandal
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has informed aerospace giant Boeing that it has breached its deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) from...
May 17, 20242 min read


Parliamentary Inquiry Unveils TD Bank's Anti-Money Laundering Woes Amid DOJ Probes
TD Bank, Canada's second-largest lender, is now under intense scrutiny as it faces a parliamentary inquiry into its alleged anti-money...
May 17, 20242 min read


Eurogroup President Urges Unified Front Against Financial Crime at European Summit
Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe set the stage for the European Anti-Financial Crime Summit (EAFCS) held at the RDS in Dublin with a...
May 16, 20242 min read


FRC Imposes Penalty on Crowe U.K. for Audit Failures Firm Commits to Enhancing Quality Standards
The U.K. Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has imposed a penalty of £144,000 (equivalent to approximately U.S. $181,000) on Crowe U.K....
May 16, 20241 min read


Navigating Compliance: FTC Offers Guidance on Employee Noncompete Ban
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff has offered a comprehensive guide to businesses on how to navigate compliance with the...
May 15, 20242 min read


UK Regulatory Body Urges Law and Accountancy Groups to Strengthen AML Analysis
A prominent regulatory body in the UK has urged law and accountancy trade groups to deepen their analysis of anti-money laundering (AML)...
May 15, 20242 min read


Regulators Move to Curb Derivatives Linked to Elections and Events
Regulators have taken a significant step towards restricting derivatives contracts linked to political elections, sports competitions,...
May 14, 20242 min read


ECB's Policy Independence and Eurozone Monetary Strategy: Insights and Cautions
Lagarde made it clear that the European Central Bank (ECB) wasn't "dependent on the Fed" when deciding its course of action. This...
May 14, 20242 min read


Canada's Banking Regulator Urges Heightened AML Measures Amidst Concerns Over Money Laundering Issues
Peter Routledge, superintendent at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), has called upon Canadian banks to...
May 13, 20242 min read


OECD Tax Talks: Urgency Mounts as Deadline Looms for Pillar One Progress
The OECD has been relatively tight-lipped about the progress of discussions regarding pillar one since February. Member states are eager...
May 13, 20242 min read


Homeland Security Warns of Rising Chinese Involvement in Mexican Cartel Money Laundering
Chinese criminal organizations are increasingly aiding Mexican cartels in laundering money, according to statements from the United...
May 10, 20242 min read


Binance Slapped with $6 Million Fine by Canada's FINTRAC Over AML Failures
Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance has been hit with a substantial $6 million fine by Canada's FINTRAC due to deficiencies in its...
May 10, 20242 min read


Speculation Arises as FATF Conducts On-Site Inspection in Turkey, Potential Removal from 'Grey List' Looms
Recent discussions between a team from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Turkish authorities have sparked speculation regarding...
May 10, 20242 min read


Binance CEO Criticizes Nigeria's Detention of Executives, Drawing Controversy
The CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has condemned Nigeria's detention of its executives, calling it a...
May 9, 20241 min read


Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape in Online Sports Betting
With the expansion of online sports betting worldwide, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for operators amidst the industry's...
May 9, 20241 min read


TD Bank Invests Over $500M to Overhaul AML Processes Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
TD Bank, Canada's second-largest lender, has disclosed that it has allocated more than C$500 million (approximately $365.4 million)...
May 8, 20241 min read


Sweden's Financial Watchdog Calls for Enhanced Scrutiny Amid Money Laundering Concerns
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Sweden, under the leadership of Director General Daniel Barr, is pushing for new measures to...
May 8, 20242 min read


Binance's Changpeng Zhao Receives Light Sentence for Money Laundering Violations: Shockwaves in the Crypto Industry
Tuesday witnessed a seismic shockwave throughout the financial industry as the former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, received a...
May 2, 20242 min read


TD Bank Discloses $450 Million Provision Amid U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Probe: Uncertainty Looms Over Penalties and Future Plans
TD Bank, a prominent Canadian financial institution, has disclosed a significant initial provision of $450 million in response to an...
May 2, 20242 min read
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