top of page
All Articles


US Officials Warned Exxon Mobil about Doing Business with Suspected Criminals in Guyana's Oil Sector
US government officials repeatedly warned Exxon Mobil against conducting business with two Guyanese businessmen, Nazar Mohamed and his...
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Companies Face Heightened Risks in Self-Disclosing Sanctions Violations, Experts Warn
When Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco likened sanctions enforcement to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), it signaled a...
Jul 18, 20232 min read


European Commission Reveals Plan to Lead in the Metaverse and Prevent Big Tech Dominance
The European Commission has unveiled a strategic plan aimed at positioning the European Union (EU) as a frontrunner in the metaverse, a...
Jul 17, 20232 min read


EY Secures Lucrative Audit Contract for UBS Following Credit Suisse Takeover
In a significant move, executives at UBS have chosen EY as the auditor for one of the world's most lucrative banking audit contracts....
Jul 17, 20233 min read


HSBC Expands Green Finance Teams in China Amid Rising Demand
HSBC, the largest bank in Europe, is bolstering its green finance and bond teams in China to meet the growing demand for sustainable...
Jul 14, 20232 min read


The US Junk Bond Market Contracts, Raising Concerns Over Economic Signals
The US junk bond market, valued at $1.35 trillion, has experienced a significant shrinkage of almost $200 billion since its peak in late...
Jul 14, 20233 min read


Young Adults Account for Majority of Money Mule Cases, UK Figures Show
According to figures from UK Finance and fraud prevention body Cifas, young adults up to the age of 30 make up nearly two-thirds (64%) of...
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Curacao Implements New Gambling Regulations: Reforming Licensing Regime for Foreign Operators
Curacao, a popular jurisdiction for online gambling licensing, is set to reform its gambling regulations with the implementation of the...
Jul 13, 20233 min read


BNP Paribas in Belgium Fined €15 Million for Serious AML Failings
BNP Paribas in Belgium has been slapped with a €15 million fine by the country's central bank, the National Bank (NBB), for significant...
Jul 12, 20232 min read


OECD Warns Over 25% of Jobs at Risk from AI Automation, Urges Policy Action
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has issued a warning that over 25% of jobs within its member countries...
Jul 12, 20232 min read


IMF Warns Global Tax Systems Struggling to Tax Crypto-Assets as Rapid Expansion Outpaces Regulation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global tax systems are struggling to properly tax crypto-assets due to their rapid...
Jul 12, 20232 min read


China Fines Ant Group $984 Million in Regulatory Crackdown on Fintech Sector
Chinese authorities have announced a 7.12 billion yuan ($984 million) fine for Ant Group, marking the end of a regulatory overhaul of the...
Jul 11, 20232 min read


Surge in New Corporate Loans Drives Total New Loans in Cyprus
According to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), there was a significant surge in new corporate loans exceeding €1 million in May 2023,...
Jul 11, 20232 min read


The Rise of Geoeconomics: Balancing Foreign Policy Objectives and Global Cooperation
The rise of geoeconomics marks a shift from purely economic policy to economic statecraft, where economic policies are used to advance...
Jul 10, 20232 min read


UK Pension Providers Agree to Increase Investments in Domestic Assets as Chancellor Launches New Ple
In a move to boost investments in the UK economy, major pension providers in the country have agreed to increase their investments in...
Jul 10, 20232 min read


Transfer Pricing Takes Center Stage: OECD Expected to Announce Progress on Two-Pillar Solution
Transfer pricing takes center stage in the ongoing negotiations surrounding the two-pillar solution, according to the Organization for...
Jul 7, 20232 min read


UK's Largest Audit Firms Show Improved Results in FRC's Quality Review
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of the UK has released its latest quality review, revealing a continued improvement in the annual...
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Raiffeisen Bank International Delays Exit from Russia as Austria Defends Ties with Moscow
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has decided to postpone its plans to exit the Russian market, according to three individuals familiar...
Jul 7, 20232 min read


TPRM Summit Highlights the Role of AI and Early Investment in Third-Party Risk Management
New technologies, particularly generative artificial intelligence (AI), took center stage at the recent Third-Party Risk Management...
Jul 6, 20232 min read


Elon Musk Voices Confidence in China's AI Capabilities Amid US Export Restrictions
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk expressed his confidence in China's capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies during...
Jul 6, 20232 min read
bottom of page
