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Former Republican Congressman David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years for Secret $50 Million Venezuela Lobbying Campaign

Former Republican congressman David Rivera was sentenced...

Former Venezuelan Minister Alex Saab Pleads Guilty in U.S. Money-Laundering Case

Alex Nain Saab Moran, a 54-year-old Venezuelan...

Former Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze Receives Reduced Sentence in Plea Deal

A high-profile criminal case involving former Georgian...

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Singapore’s Property Agents Investigated for Money Laundering: Key Points and AML/CFT Considerations

The Council for Estate Agents (CEA) in Singapore is investigating several property agents for potential involvement in illicit transactions following a series of high-end...

U.S. Considering Easing Oil Sanctions on Venezuela: Key Points and Considerations

The United States is considering easing oil sanctions against Venezuela to encourage democratic elections in the country. These measures would be contingent on the...

Swiss Banks Urged to Address AML/CFT Risk Analysis Deficiencies Identified by FINMA

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has identified deficiencies in the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) risk analyses of many examined banks....

Connecticut’s Cannabis Empowerment, California’s Cannabis Labor Quandary, and Kansas Hemp Market Shift

Connecticut's Social Equity Council (SEC) has introduced a new loan program aimed at assisting qualifying cannabis social equity applicants, local municipalities, and non-profit organizations...

Surecomp and Pelican AI Join Forces to Transform Trade-Based Risk Management with AI-Driven Solutions

Surecomp, a prominent player in the trade finance industry, and Pelican AI, a global provider of AI-driven financial crime and compliance solutions, have announced...

CIM Group Raises $417 Million to Support Growth of Renewable Natural Gas Portfolio Company, Terreva Renewables

CIM Group, a real estate and infrastructure-focused company, has raised $417 million to support the growth of its renewable natural gas (RNG) portfolio company,...

Investors Managing £1.5 Trillion Express Concerns to UK Prime Minister Over Climate Policy Certainty

A group of 36 financial institutions, collectively managing £1.5 trillion in assets under management and members of the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association...

Russia Vetoes UN Extension of Mali Expert Team Amid Wagner Group Controversy

Russia has used its veto power at the United Nations (UN) to block the extension of a team of UN experts in Mali. These...

Indian Diamond Firms Seek Unfreezing of $26 Million Amidst Alleged Sanction-Related Funds Freeze

Indian authorities have made a formal request to the United States to release $26 million (₹215 crore) belonging to two prominent Indian diamond companies....

Unraveling Contradictions: EU’s Rising Russian LNG Imports Amid Geopolitical Strain

After Russia's military involvement in Ukraine began last year, the European Union (EU) swiftly imposed a series of sanctions on Russia due to its...

Changing Tides: How Cannabis Legalization is Shaping Employee Drug-Testing Policies

With the increasing prevalence of cannabis legalization in the United States, a shifting landscape is emerging in the realm of employee hiring and retention....

MAS Circular: Strengthening Financial Institutions’ Sanctions Detection and Risk Handling Capabilities

A circular provides supplementary guidance for financial institutions (FIs) to enhance their ability to detect and handle risks associated with sanctions. FIs must maintain...

Germany Implements Corporate Due Diligence Act to Combat Human Rights Violations in Supply Chains

The Act on Corporate Due Diligence to Prevent Human Rights Violations in Supply Chains came into effect in Germany on January 1, 2023. This...

Goldman Sachs’ Transaction Banking Division Ceases Onboarding Riskier Fintech Clients Amidst Regulatory Concerns

A division of Goldman Sachs' transaction banking business has reportedly stopped signing riskier fintech clients following a warning from the U.S. Federal Reserve earlier...

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