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EFG Capital’s $650,000 Sanction Exposes Deep-Rooted AML Oversight Gaps in Cross-Border Brokerage Operations
The recent $650,000 sanction imposed on EFG Capital International underscores one of the most persistent vulnerabilities in cross-border brokerage operations: the gap between automated anti-money laundering (AML) systems and effective human oversight. The Miami-based broker-dealer, known for its extensive dealings with international clients and intricate wealth structures, came under intense regulatory scrutiny after FINRA concluded that its AML program had failed to detect s
Oct 14, 20255 min read


FINTRAC’s Penalty Against DMCL Sends a Clear Warning to Canada’s Non-Financial Sectors
A recent enforcement action has placed DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants squarely under the national spotlight, underscoring that...
Oct 13, 20255 min read


EBA Flags Crypto Firms Attempting to Sidestep EU Regulations Amid MiCA Transition
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a report highlighting attempts within the crypto industry to circumvent newly...
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Entrepreneur Charlie Javice Sentenced to Over Seven Years for Defrauding JPMorgan
Charlie Javice, the entrepreneur found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan Chase into acquiring her college financial aid startup Frank for...
Oct 10, 20252 min read


BIS Fines Luminultra $685,051 for Unauthorized Export of Lab Equipment to Iran
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has levied a $685,051 civil penalty against Luminultra Technologies,...
Oct 10, 20252 min read


Halkbank Prosecution Charts New Ground in Sovereign Immunity and Sanctions Evasion
The unfolding prosecution of Halkbank has charted an extraordinary course through diplomacy, defiance, and allegations of money...
Oct 9, 20254 min read


Wang Shuiming’s Extradition Battle in Montenegro Exposes Global AML Dilemmas
The saga of Wang Shuiming, a central figure in Singapore’s largest money laundering scandal, has become a flashpoint for debates at the...
Oct 9, 20255 min read


Liberia’s FIA Slaps LBDI With L$18.5 Million Fine Over AML Lapses
Liberia’s Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) has imposed a fine of L$18.5 million on the Liberian Bank for Development and Investment...
Oct 8, 20254 min read


Iran Approves Final FATF Recommendation, Moves to Join UN Terrorism Financing Convention
Iran has approved the last of 40 recommendations issued by the global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a...
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Egypt and Jordan Take Divergent but Complementary Paths in MENAFATF’s 2025 Review Cycle
Egypt and Jordan have emerged as focal points in the MENAFATF’s 2025 assessment cycle, a process that signals a new phase in the Middle...
Oct 7, 20255 min read


CySEC Urges Regulated Firms to Review Mokas Report on Money Laundering Risks
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has called on all regulated entities to carefully review the latest strategic...
Oct 7, 20252 min read


India Targets Offshore Crypto Platforms in Escalating Anti-Money Laundering Crackdown
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has intensified its regulatory focus on the cryptocurrency sector by issuing actions against 25...
Oct 6, 20254 min read


Evolution Faces Regulatory Setback in the Philippines as Partner’s License Revoked
Evolution has encountered a fresh regulatory challenge in Asia after its local partner in the Philippines had its B2C license revoked by...
Oct 6, 20252 min read


EGBA Hails Approval of New European Standard to Identify Gambling-Related Harm
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the approval of a new European standard designed to strengthen player...
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Turkey Confronts Money Laundering Risks in Expanding Crypto Market
Money laundering threats in Turkey’s cryptocurrency sector have been drawing intensified scrutiny as adoption accelerates. The country...
Oct 3, 20254 min read


International Bank of Liberia Recognized for Strong AML/CFT Compliance by FIA
The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) has officially recognized the International Bank of Liberia (IBL) for its strong compliance with...
Oct 2, 20252 min read


U.S. Casinos Face Inflection Point as AML Compliance Guide Sets New Standard
The newest edition of the American Gaming Association’s Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Guide represents a decisive...
Oct 2, 20256 min read


European Banks Plan Euro Stablecoin to Attract Investors and Accelerate Digital Euro
A group of leading European banks is planning to launch a new euro-denominated stablecoin, aiming to bring crypto-averse investors in the...
Sep 30, 20253 min read


KuCoin Faces Record CA$19.6 Million FINTRAC Penalty Over AML Failures
KuCoin is once again in the regulatory spotlight after Canada’s financial intelligence unit, FINTRAC, imposed a CA$19,552,000 penalty on...
Sep 30, 20254 min read


Chinese Fraudster Convicted in Record £5bn Cryptocurrency Seizure
A Chinese national has been found guilty of playing a central role in what is believed to be the world’s largest ever cryptocurrency...
Sep 30, 20253 min read
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