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UK Warns of Russian Gold Threat to Sanctions and Global Finance
In a significant development, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) issued a crucial alert to financial institutions, high-value dealers,...
Nov 10, 20232 min read


Cyprus Calls for Business Ideas Aligned with Vision 2035, Emphasizes Sustainable Development
Invest Cyprus President Evgenios Evgeniou has called on the Cypriot business community to contribute ideas in line with the priorities of...
Nov 10, 20231 min read


Wave of DOJ Enforcement Actions on National Security Concerns Looming, Experts Warn
In the wake of recent global geopolitical events, including Russia's conflict in Ukraine and Israel's tensions with Hamas, experts are...
Nov 9, 20233 min read


White House Actively Pursuing Implementation of President Biden's AI Executive Order
The White House is actively working to implement the directives outlined in President Joe Biden's recent executive order on artificial...
Nov 9, 20233 min read


FinCEN and BIS Collaborate to Strengthen Export Control Reporting with New Key Term
In a significant joint effort, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry...
Nov 8, 20233 min read


DBS Group Allocates $74 Million for Money Laundering Scandal as Profits Surge
Singapore's largest bank, DBS Group, has earmarked $74 million (S$100 million) in allowances in connection with the city-state's $2...
Nov 8, 20232 min read


FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty of $8 Billion Customer Theft
In a landmark legal development, Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, has been convicted of a colossal $8 billion theft from...
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Dubai Delays Casino Approval, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah Emerge as Contenders
Dubai has reportedly postponed its plans to approve casino resorts, temporarily impacting MGM Resorts International's ambitions in the...
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Crypto Market Bounces Back One Year After FTX Collapse and Regulatory Crackdown
The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery after a tumultuous year marked by the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and...
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Citibank's Financial Crime Expert Sacked Over Expense Claim for Two Sandwiches
In a surprising turn of events, Szabolcs Fekete, the senior Citibank banking analyst who was recently dismissed for allegedly falsely...
Nov 6, 20232 min read


Gambling Regulations in the Middle East and Africa: A Comprehensive Overview
In the world of gambling, online gaming, and sports betting, regulations play a crucial role in ensuring fairness, transparency, and the...
Nov 6, 20233 min read


Curaçao's Gambling Revolution: GCB Portal Opens for Licensing and Regulation
In a significant development for Curaçao's gambling industry, the Gaming Control Board (GCB) portal officially opened its doors on 1st...
Nov 3, 20232 min read


Taiwan Arrests Suspect in $320 Million Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Scheme
Taiwanese authorities have apprehended an individual, known as "Qui," suspected of orchestrating a substantial money laundering scheme in...
Nov 3, 20232 min read


Institutional Investors to Increase Allocations to Private Debt and Structured Credit
Institutional investors are planning to boost their allocations to private debt and structured credit over the next 12 months, with...
Nov 2, 20231 min read


Enhancing Anti-Money Laundering: A New Approach in the Netherlands Offers Lessons for AML Worldwide
In the field of anti-money laundering (AML) in the Netherlands, there is a notable shift in tone as the focus turns from identifying past...
Nov 2, 20233 min read


China's Macau Money Laundering Crackdown Fuels Illicit Funds Flow into Southeast Asia
In recent years, China's intensified crackdown on cross-border money transfers related to the Macau gambling industry has had unintended...
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Major Money Laundering Syndicate Busted in Australia: Seven Charged in Complex Investigation
In a significant development, seven individuals associated with an alleged Chinese organized crime syndicate have been charged as part of...
Nov 1, 20235 min read


SEC's Focus on Whistleblower Protection Rules: Actions and Implications for Companies
With the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) placing a heightened focus on enforcing whistleblower protection rules, companies are...
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Bulgaria Added to FATF's Watchlist as Other Nations Make Progress
In a surprising move, the European Union member state Bulgaria has been added to the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) watchlist. This...
Oct 31, 20233 min read


Global Crackdown on Money Laundering: Recent Cases Highlight Chinese Gangs' Role
Money laundering is a widespread issue that continues to plague countries around the world. Recent law enforcement actions in Singapore,...
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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