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Reconsidering the UAE's Grey Listing by FATF: A Call for a More Sensible Approach
In a surprising turn of events, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains on the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) 'grey list' despite...
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Cyprus Records 7% Annual Increase in Salaries
Recent data released by the Statistical Service reveals a noteworthy surge in earnings within Cyprus, with a nominal average increase of...
Oct 4, 20231 min read


FCA Levies £6.5 Million Fine on ADM Investor Services for AML Shortcomings
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed a hefty fine of £6.47 million (approximately $7.9 million) on commodities services...
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Cyprus Returns to Investment Grade as Moody's Upgrades Credit Rating
Moody's, the rating agency, has elevated the credit rating of the Republic of Cyprus, marking the country's return to investment grade...
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Debate Over OFSI's Disclosure of Sanctions Breach by Payment Firm Sparks Discussion
The recent decision by the U.K.'s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) to disclose details of a sanctions breach by a...
Oct 3, 20233 min read


Former SoftBank Executive Launches Stablecoin Venture in Abu Dhabi
Akshay Naheta, a former executive at SoftBank Group known for steering major deals, has founded a new company in Abu Dhabi focusing on...
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Chinese Businessman Accused of Money Laundering and Tax Fraud Over €60M Bordeaux Vineyard Purchases
Chinese businessman Qu Naijie is facing trial on charges of money laundering and tax fraud related to his acquisition of 25 châteaux in...
Oct 2, 20232 min read


French Prosecutors Investigate Financial Transactions Involving LVMH Owner and Russian Businessman
The Paris public prosecutor's office has confirmed that it is currently conducting an investigation into financial transactions involving...
Oct 2, 20232 min read


Crypto Firms Lobby for Friendly Laws Amidst Budget Battles and Money Laundering Concerns
Cryptocurrency companies have descended upon Capitol Hill in a bid to advocate for legislation favorable to the industry. Executives from...
Sep 29, 20233 min read


UBS Faces Critical Verdict: France's Top Court to Rule on Tax Evasion Appeal
France's highest court is set to deliver its verdict on November 15 regarding UBS's appeal against its conviction in a high-profile tax...
Sep 29, 20231 min read


Binance Exits Russia Business, Sells to CommEX Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its exit from the Russian market by selling its business to CommEX, a...
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Deloitte Colombia Agrees to $900,000 Settlement Over Audit Quality Control Lapses
Deloitte Colombia, an affiliate of the Big Four audit firm Deloitte, has reached a settlement with the Public Company Accounting...
Sep 28, 20232 min read


EY Repays £15 Million to Santander UK Amid Dispute and Ends Contract
EY, the financial crime consultants for Santander UK, have reimbursed £15 million to the bank and no longer have an ongoing working...
Sep 27, 20232 min read


BDO Settles with PCAOB, Faces $2 Million Penalty Over Audit Failures at AAC Holdings
Accounting firm BDO has agreed to a $2 million penalty as part of a settlement with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board...
Sep 27, 20232 min read


Unlocking the Potential of the UAE's Gaming Sector: Opportunities and Challenges
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), known for its opulent lifestyle, economic prowess, and thriving tourism industry, is poised to become a...
Sep 27, 20237 min read


Megayachts in Legal Limbo: The Costly Conundrum of Seized Russian Assets
Falmouth, Harbor, Antigua and Barbuda—In a predawn operation last year, two dozen armed police officers and five FBI agents descended...
Sep 26, 20238 min read


Western Companies Pursue De-Risking Strategies in China Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Amidst escalating tensions between Western governments and China over trade and geopolitics, Western companies are actively pursuing...
Sep 26, 20232 min read


FCA to Investigate Bank Account Closures Related to Gambling
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has indicated that its ongoing review of bank account access and closures will encompass...
Sep 25, 20232 min read


Transparency and Materiality Assessments Crucial in ESG Reporting, Experts Say
Transparency in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting has emerged as a critical objective, with materiality assessments...
Sep 25, 20233 min read


Germany Takes Early Lead in Bid to Host Europe's AML Authority (AMLA)
In the heated competition among European Union capitals vying to host the new AML Authority (AMLA), Germany has surged ahead as a...
Sep 22, 20232 min read
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