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AUSTRAC’s Sweeping AML/CTF Overhaul Marks New Era of Compliance for Australia’s Financial Sector
In what is being described as a landmark regulatory transformation, AUSTRAC has announced major reforms to Australia’s Anti-Money...
Flexi Group
Jul 84 min read


Slovenia to Launch Digital Nomad Visa This November with Strict Employment and Residency Terms
Slovenia has announced the official launch date for its much-anticipated digital nomad visa, with the program set to go live on November...
Flexi Group
Jul 72 min read


House Passes “Big Beautiful Bill” Without Amendments, Gambling Deduction Cap Poised to Become Law
The U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the Senate’s version of the “Big Beautiful Bill Act” without making any...
Flexi Group
Jul 73 min read


FINTRAC Hits Canaccord Genuity with $544,500 Fine for Major Anti-Money Laundering Failures
In a significant regulatory move, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) levied a fine of $544,500...
Flexi Group
Jul 74 min read


Cyprus Administrative Court Overturns Multi-Million Euro Fines Against Vardinogiannis Siblings
In a significant legal victory for Ioannis and Amalia Vardinogiannis, the Administrative Court has annulled the decisions of the Cyprus...
Flexi Group
Jul 72 min read


U.S. Tightens Sanctions on Hezbollah’s Financial Network Amid Ongoing Risks in Lebanon’s Banking Sector
Hezbollah’s longstanding entrenchment within Lebanon’s financial system continues to present a multifaceted threat to regional stability...
Flexi Group
Jul 75 min read


Cyprus Property Market Sees Continued Growth in Early 2025, Despite Nicosia Dip
Cyprus’ housing market sustained its upward momentum into the first quarter of 2025, with the general house price index—covering both...
Flexi Group
Jul 43 min read


FBI Warns of Scattered Spider's Shift to Airline Industry Following Casino Cyber Attacks
The FBI has issued a fresh warning that Scattered Spider—the same cybercrime group responsible for major ransomware attacks against MGM...
Flexi Group
Jul 42 min read


Standard Chartered Faces US$2.7 Billion Legal Challenge Over 1MDB Money Laundering Allegations in Singapore High Court
The fallout from the notorious 1MDB corruption scandal continues to reverberate across international financial corridors, with...
Flexi Group
Jul 44 min read


Offshore Secrecy Endures as British Overseas Territories Miss Deadline for Beneficial Ownership Transparency
Efforts to clamp down on money laundering and dismantle the use of opaque offshore structures have hit a formidable wall as several...
Flexi Group
Jul 44 min read


Cyprus Establishes National Oversight Mechanism for Foreign Investments Amid Security Concerns
The Cypriot government has taken a decisive step in tightening control over foreign direct investments (FDI) with the formal approval of...
Flexi Group
Jul 32 min read


AUSTRAC Orders Audit of Western Union, Signals Tougher AML Oversight for Remittance Sector
AUSTRAC’s recent directive ordering an external audit of Western Union Financial Services Australia has reignited attention on the...
Flexi Group
Jul 34 min read


Euronext Makes Offer for Athens Stock Exchange, Reflecting Confidence in Greek Market Revival
Euronext, Europe’s largest stock exchange operator, has formally submitted a takeover proposal to the Athex Group, aiming to acquire up...
Flexi Group
Jul 32 min read


Swedish Gambling Regulator Cracks Down with SEK 19 Million in AML Fines Amid Sector Scrutiny
Sweden’s gambling watchdog has escalated its efforts to combat money laundering risks in the online betting sector, imposing nearly SEK...
Flexi Group
Jul 34 min read


UAE Central Bank Fines Foreign Bank Branch AED 5.9 Million for Serious AML Failures
In a firm demonstration of its increasingly assertive regulatory stance, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has imposed...
Flexi Group
Jul 35 min read


New Zealand Bans Offshore Betting as TAB Gains Exclusive Rights
In a sweeping overhaul of its gambling laws, New Zealand has formally enacted legislation that prohibits all offshore sports betting...
Flexi Group
Jul 22 min read


Slovenia to Launch Digital Nomad Visa in Late 2025 to Attract Global Talent
In a strategic effort to draw skilled remote workers and position itself as an appealing destination for global professionals, Slovenia...
Flexi Group
Jul 22 min read


Macau’s Casino Revenue Nears Pre-COVID Levels Amid Premium-Mass Boom
Macau’s casino sector continues its strong rebound from the pandemic, recording its fifth straight month of year-over-year growth in June...
Flexi Group
Jul 23 min read


Uniting Against Illicit Finance: The Power of Partnerships in West Africa’s AML/CFT Fight
Money laundering and terrorist financing continue to cast a long shadow over the future of West Africa, threatening democratic systems,...
Flexi Group
Jul 25 min read


Spain's €460 Million Crypto Fraud Bust Sends Shockwaves Through Global AML Community
Spain recently emerged at the center of one of the most significant financial crime crackdowns in Europe after authorities dismantled a...
Flexi Group
Jul 25 min read
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