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Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Sentenced to 19 Years in Major Corruption Case

In a significant development underscoring a widening...

Australia’s AML/CTF Reform Brings Expanded PEP Obligations Into Force from March 2026

Australia's financial intelligence authority AUSTRAC confirmed that...

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UAE Central Bank Issues Rules for Virtual Assets to Curb Money Laundering

The UAE central bank has released fresh guidelines for financial entities dealing with cryptocurrencies and NFTs, focusing on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures....

HSBC Unveils AI-Driven Global ESG Index for Performance Measurement

HSBC has introduced a global Index that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to assess a company's ESG (environmental, social, and governance) improvements and potential for...

Global Money Laundering Network Dismantled: 33 Arrests in Coordinated Italy-Spain Operation

This morning, authorities in Italy and Spain carried out coordinated arrests, apprehending 33 suspects involved in a global money laundering criminal network. The network,...

DEA Plans New Rules Impacting Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Markets

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is considering significant changes to hemp-derived cannabinoid and CBD markets. At the DEA's Supply Chain Conference, Chief Terrence...

EU Watchdog Proposes Bans on Crypto Leverage to Safeguard Financial Stability

The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has called for a prohibition on leveraged bets on crypto assets to prevent market shocks from threatening financial...

How a hospitality company devised a robust ESG framework

A prominent hospitality company wanted to provide bigger impetus to its commitment toward driving sustainability in its business and emerge as a responsible organization. In line...

Global Watchdogs Unveil Standards for Crypto Regulation Amid Regulatory Crackdown

Amid a global crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry, an international association of 130 securities and futures watchdogs, known as the International Organization of Securities...

Key Considerations for Financial Institutions as Singapore Implements the COSMIC Platform and Regulatory Framework for AML Information Sharing

The passing of the Financial Services and Markets (Amended) Bill (FSM(A)B in Singapore and the upcoming launch of the Collaborative Sharing of Money Laundering/Terrorist...

Israel Seizes Cryptocurrency Accounts on Binance Linked to ISIS and Hamas

Israel has seized approximately 190 cryptocurrency accounts on the Binance exchange since 2021, including two linked to ISIS and dozens connected to Palestinian firms...

Poloniex Settles for $7.59 Million Amid Allegations of Sanctions Violations

Poloniex LLC, a U.S. entity linked to the Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange, will pay $7.59 million to settle allegations of violating sanctions, according to the...

EU Parliament Approves Landmark Crypto Regulations, Setting Global Precedent

The European Parliament has given its approval to the world's first comprehensive set of regulations for the cryptocurrency industry. The Markets in Crypto Act...

Double down against financial crime in the digital age

It was recently reported that sensitive customer data of a major bank was compromised by a security breach; 600,000 customers were allegedly impacted. According...

Hollywood Actor Leonardo DiCaprio Testifies in 1MDB-Related Trial

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio testified in a US federal court trial related to international money laundering and illegal political donations. He is a witness...

Wells Fargo Fined $97.8 Million for Sanctions Violations and Compliance Failures

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N) has been fined approximately $97.8 million by federal authorities for inadequate compliance oversight, leading to violations of U.S. sanctions...

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