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Singapore's Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Scandal and Its Global Consequences
On a hot August day in Singapore, a dramatic series of events unfolded that captured global attention and sent shockwaves through the...
Sep 12, 20237 min read


European Parliament President Urges EU to Open Accession Negotiations with Ukraine
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has called on the European Union (EU) to initiate accession negotiations with Ukraine...
Sep 11, 20232 min read


City of London Law Society Raises Concerns Over Tougher Sanctions Rules for Lawyers
The City of London Law Society has expressed deep concerns over new regulations that it claims "criminalize a whole range of legal...
Sep 11, 20232 min read


EU's FASTER Proposal: Streamlining Withholding Tax Reclaims and Stakeholder Insights
The European Commission's proposal for a new EU system for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of tax abuse, called Faster...
Sep 8, 20234 min read


Speeding Up Transition to Green Economy Cheaper for Euro Zone, Says ECB Study
A recent study by the European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed that accelerating the transition to a greener economy would be more...
Sep 8, 20232 min read


US Supreme Court to Hear Moore v. United States: Implications for Repatriation Tax and Beyond
The US Supreme Court is poised to hear the appeal of Moore v. the United States, a case that could potentially upend US tax policy,...
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Irish Police Commissioner Visits UAE in Bid to Extradite Kinahan Crime Group Members
Ireland's Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, has embarked on a mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to explore avenues for the...
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Efama Expresses Concerns Over European Commission's ESG Rating Proposal
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (Efama) has voiced significant reservations regarding the European Commission's recent...
Sep 6, 20232 min read


Economic Concerns Mount in the UK and Europe Amidst Rising Interest Rates
A recent report by Fisch Asset Management has sounded alarm bells over escalating economic worries in the UK and Europe. The report,...
Sep 6, 20232 min read


Belgium Raises Record €21.9 Billion in Bond Sale Targeting Savers
Belgium has achieved a record-breaking €21.9 billion ($23.65 billion) from savers in a bond sale aimed at competing with bank deposits....
Sep 5, 20232 min read


Speculation Surrounds Changes at ACAMS Amidst Executive Departures
The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) community is buzzing with rumors of significant changes happening at ACAMS (Association of Certified...
Sep 5, 20232 min read


Wise Faces Scrutiny Over Sanctions Breach: £250 Cash Withdrawal by Designated Individual
In a recent development, Wise, a prominent payments company, has found itself in the spotlight for unintentionally breaching the United...
Sep 4, 20232 min read


Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act Faces Initial Challenges
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, in effect since January 1 of this year, has been thrust into the spotlight as the first cases...
Sep 4, 20232 min read


Hellenic Bank Posts Strong First Half Profits Amid Challenging Environment
Hellenic Bank, a prominent financial institution in Cyprus, has announced a robust profit of €160.2 million for the first half of 2023....
Sep 1, 20233 min read


Citigroup Subsidiary Fined $2.9 Million by SEC Over Recordkeeping Failures
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed a $2.9 million fine on Citigroup subsidiary, Citigroup Global Markets, as part...
Sep 1, 20231 min read


US Banking Regulators Express Concerns Over Goldman Sachs' Fintech Partnerships
Banking regulators in the United States have raised concerns over Goldman Sachs' collaborations with financial technology (fintech)...
Aug 31, 20232 min read


Association of Cyprus Banks Clashes with Finance Minister Over Interest Rates and Taxes
The Association of Cyprus Banks is at odds with Finance Minister Makis Keravnos over his stance on the cost of higher interest rates and...
Aug 31, 20233 min read


Harbour Energy Increases North Sea Spending Amid Fears of UK Energy Profits Levy Changes
Oil producer Harbour Energy, the largest in the UK, is poised to elevate its investments in the North Sea both this year and potentially...
Aug 30, 20232 min read


Estonia's Financial Watchdog Fines LHV Pank €900,000 for AML/CFT Shortcomings Amid Rapid Growth
Estonia's Financial Supervision Authority (FSA) has imposed a fine of €900,000 on LHV Pank for deficiencies in its anti-money laundering...
Aug 30, 20232 min read


Blockchain-Based Bonds Showcase Efficiency and Challenges in Hong Kong's Financial Landscape
Hong Kong's groundbreaking foray into blockchain-based bonds has yielded promising insights into the potential of tokenization to enhance...
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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