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EU Presidency Proposes AML Measures for Football Clubs and High Net Worth Individuals
As the Belgian presidency takes the helm of the European Council, new anti-money laundering (AML) provisions are on the agenda,...
Jan 19, 20242 min read


UK Lawyer Faces £15,000 Fine for Breach of Anti-Money Laundering Protocols
Kalwant Chauhan (Tony), a legal practitioner associated with London-based firm Bowling & Co, is under scrutiny from the Solicitors...
Jan 19, 20241 min read


UK 'Fat Cat' Pay Controversy Reignites as CEOs Earn Average Worker's Annual Salary in Four Days
The debate over exorbitant executive pay in the United Kingdom has resurfaced, with a recent study by the High Pay Centre (HPC) revealing...
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Genesis Global Trading Faces $8 Million Penalty and BitLicense Revocation Over Compliance Failures, Cybersecurity Concerns
Genesis Global Trading, a virtual currency brokerage firm, is set to pay an $8 million penalty imposed by the New York State Department...
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Illicit Financial Flows Surpass $3 Trillion Globally: Nasdaq Report Reveals Alarming Trends and Urges Collective Action
A staggering sum of over $3 trillion in illicit funds traversed the global financial system in the past year, as disclosed by the...
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Minister of Commerce Extends Deadline for Registering Beneficial Owners Amid Criticism and Fines Controversy
The Minister of Commerce, Giorgos Papanastasiou, announced an extension until March 31 for the registration of all companies in the...
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Bitwise Attracts $240 Million to its Spot Bitcoin ETF on First Day of Trading
Bitwise, a crypto asset manager, reported that its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) garnered $240 million on the first day of...
Jan 16, 20242 min read


TD Bank Employee Faces Comprehensive Money Laundering Charges, Exposing Gaps in AML Protocols
In a revelation that deepens the complexities surrounding TD Bank's recent challenges, the full details of the US case against TD Bank...
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Cyprus Eases Fines for UBO Registration: Companies Can Now Register Without Immediate Payment
In a significant policy reversal, Cyprus has opted to ease fines imposed on companies for failing to register their ultimate beneficial...
Jan 15, 20242 min read


Unveiling the Layers: The Egmont Group’s Dilemma Over UAE Donation Raises Questions on Transparency and Governance
In a development that has reverberated across the global financial intelligence landscape, the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence...
Jan 15, 20245 min read


Deloitte Partners Raise Concerns Over Effectiveness of European Commission's Transfer Pricing Directive
In response to the European Commission's proposed Transfer Pricing Directive, Deloitte partners Pablo Zalba and Nathalie Aymé have...
Jan 12, 20242 min read


TD Bank Faces Allegations of Prior Knowledge on AML Inquiry and Money Laundering Charges, Impacting Acquisition Plans
TD Bank in Canada is alleged to have known about a U.S.-led anti-money laundering (AML) inquiry six months before publicly disclosing the...
Jan 12, 20242 min read


UK Home Office Issues Guidance on Money Laundering Reporting for Accounts Under £1,000
The UK's Home Office has issued new guidance regarding money laundering reporting obligations on accounts with a balance under £1,000....
Jan 11, 20242 min read


EU Expands Sanctions to Include World's Largest Diamond Producer Alrosa Over Russia's Actions
The European Union (EU) has extended its sanctions against Russia, adding Alrosa, the world's largest diamond producer, and its CEO Pavel...
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Coinbase Charts Strategic Expansion in Europe with Acquisition and Regulatory Compliance Initiatives
Coinbase, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency market, revealed its strategic move yesterday, announcing plans to acquire a...
Jan 10, 20241 min read


FinCEN Unveils Disturbing Trends: $212 Billion in Identity-Related Suspicious Activity Exposed in 1.6 Million Reports for 2021
In a significant disclosure on Tuesday, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) brought to light that it had received a...
Jan 10, 20242 min read


HMRC Tax Penalties Skyrocket: A Detailed Analysis of the 25% Surge and Its Impact on Businesses
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the UK has witnessed a significant uptick in the value of tax penalties, recording a remarkable 25%...
Jan 10, 20242 min read


Deloitte Empowers Workforce with AI: PairD Chatbot Rollout to 75,000 Employees Across Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Deloitte, a leading professional services firm, is in the process of deploying its generative artificial intelligence chatbot, PairD, to...
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Navigating the Challenges of Bonus Abuse: A Critical Examination of Regtech Tools in the Gambling Industry
The high-stakes world of gambling has long been synonymous with the allure of beating the house, an age-old tale that continues to...
Jan 9, 20245 min read


Exploring the Contrasts: Online Casinos vs. Land-Based Casinos
The disparity between online casinos and their brick-and-mortar counterparts has become a captivating subject, especially with the surge...
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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