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Banks Close British Firms' Ukraine Trade Accounts Amid Sanction and Money Laundering Worries
Banks are reportedly taking steps to forcibly close the accounts of British companies engaged in trade with Ukrainian counterparts,...
Aug 16, 20233 min read


Restrictions and Pay Withholding Faced by Departing PwC Australia Partners Spark Controversy
Allegations have surfaced that departing partners from PwC Australia who are moving to rival consultancies are encountering stringent...
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Suspected International Money Laundering Kingpin Arrested in Ireland Linked to Black Axe Crime Group
A major breakthrough in the fight against international money laundering has been achieved with the arrest of a key figure believed to be...
Aug 16, 20232 min read


ABN Amro Surpasses Q2 Profit Expectations but Adjusts Cost Target Amid Challenges
Dutch bank ABN Amro has reported a remarkable 83% growth in net profit for the second quarter, outperforming analysts' expectations....
Aug 14, 20232 min read


The Resilience of Post-Pandemic Travel Demand: A Look Ahead
Despite economic uncertainties and declining household savings, the post-pandemic travel boom continues to surge, accompanied by the...
Aug 14, 20233 min read


Fund Platforms Contemplate Takeovers Amidst Sluggish Growth
The fund platform industry is grappling with a period of stagnation, prompting discussions about potential takeovers as a means to inject...
Aug 11, 20231 min read


UK Financial Watchdog Investigates Banking Services and Free Speech Relationship
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the leading financial regulatory body in the UK, has initiated an inquiry into the correlation...
Aug 11, 20231 min read


European Investors Embrace Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments
European investors are undergoing a notable shift in their investment preferences, with a growing interest in hedge funds and alternative...
Aug 10, 20232 min read


SEC and CFTC Imposing Hefty Fines on Financial Firms for Off-Channel Communications Violations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are taking a stern approach to breaches...
Aug 10, 20232 min read


SEC Awards $104 Million to Whistleblowers: Insights into the Growing Landscape
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made headlines with its recent announcement of a substantial $104 million whistleblower...
Aug 9, 20232 min read


Anticipated Major Corporate Money Laundering Settlements on Horizon, Says DOJ Official
As Kenneth Polite, the outgoing head of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, prepares to step down from his role, he has...
Aug 9, 20232 min read


Record High Average Audit Fees Paid by SEC Registrants in FY2022, Study Finds
In a recent annual study conducted by Ideagen Audit Analytics, it was revealed that Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registrants...
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Lack of Preparedness Among US Small Banks in Borrowing from Federal Reserve
The sudden and dramatic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank earlier this year has illuminated a critical issue within the US banking system –...
Aug 8, 20233 min read


UK Investors Shift to Fixed Income and Money Market Funds, Equity Outflows Continue
UK investors displayed a preference for fixed income and money market funds over equities, property, and mixed assets in July, as...
Aug 7, 20232 min read


Covington & Burling Contemplates Appeal Over SEC's Hacked Client Data Request
Covington & Burling, a prominent law firm, is contemplating the possibility of appealing a recent federal court order that mandates the...
Aug 7, 20233 min read


Australian Senator Holds Transfer Pricing Practitioners Accountable Amid PwC Scandal
An Australian senator has issued a stern warning to transfer pricing practitioners, asserting that they cannot claim ignorance in light...
Aug 4, 20232 min read


Cyprus' Collective Investments Reach €10.7 Billion in Managed Assets
Cyprus has achieved a significant milestone in its financial landscape, with collective investments reaching an impressive €10.7 billion...
Aug 4, 20232 min read


Spanish Banks Unite in Combating Financial Crime
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Spanish banks have joined forces to strengthen their efforts in the fight against financial crime. The...
Aug 3, 20232 min read


PwC-ATO Settlement Sparks Inquiries About Tax Scandal Connections
The recent settlement between PwC and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has raised eyebrows and triggered questions about potential...
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Big Four Accounting Firms Battle New US Rules Over Fraud Detection Responsibilities
Some of the world's largest accounting firms are actively opposing new US rules that would hold them more accountable for uncovering...
Aug 2, 20232 min read
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