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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate...

Former Chinese Justice Minister Sentenced to Life for $20 Million Bribery Scheme

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

To what extent can an artificial system...

Chandni Nanda

OFSI Issues First-Ever ‘Disclosure’ Against Wise Payments for Sanctions Violation: A Case Study

On August 31, 2023, the UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) issued a "Disclosure" against Wise Payments Limited (Wise), a UK-based company regulated...

Paytm Payments Bank Aims for March 2024 Restart Amid Regulatory Hurdles and Positive Financial Outlook

The Paytm Payments Bank currently lacks a definite timeline for resuming operations, as it was barred from onboarding new merchants in 2022. Bhavesh Gupta,...

Regtech Firm TrackWizz Secures Investment from WestBridge Capital, Valued at INR 900 Crore

Mumbai-based regtech company TrackWizz, a subsidiary of TSS Consultancy, has secured an undisclosed investment from WestBridge Capital, valuing the firm at INR 900 crore....

Former Vice Foreign Minister Arrested in $414,000 Bribery Scandal Linked to Wind Power Advocacy

Former Vice Foreign Minister Masatoshi Akimoto of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet has been arrested by Tokyo prosecutors on suspicion of accepting over 61...

Protect Yourself from Rising Financial Scams in India: Exercise Caution Online and Verify Before Investing

Fraud and scams are on the rise in India, with numerous cases of people falling victim to financial scams. To protect yourself from such...

California’s Landmark Bill: Legalizing Marijuana Cafes and Cannabis Lounges

A California bill, which would legalize marijuana cafes, has cleared its final legislative hurdle and is now on its way to Governor Gavin Newsom's...

IFC and Citi Launch $300 Million Pilot to Boost Supply Chain Finance in Emerging Markets

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have announced the launch of a $300 million pilot facility as part of IFC's newly established Global...

UK Commits $2 Billion to Green Climate Fund in Major Boost for Global Climate Action

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has received a significant boost with the UK government's pledge of USD $2 billion (£1.62 billion) for its second...

Singapore Takes Proactive Stance Against Money Laundering: Internal Initiatives and Strong Resolve

Investigations into the billion-dollar money laundering case were not initiated due to external pressure. Instead, they were triggered by suspicious transaction reports filed by...

NICE Actimize Launches Financial Crime & Compliance Risk Management Roadshow Across Key U.S. Cities

NICE Actimize, a subsidiary of NICE (NASDAQ: NICE), has launched its Financial Crime & Compliance Risk Management Roadshow, which will visit five key U.S....

Houlihan Lokey Launches Sustainability Advisory Services to Navigate the Evolving ESG Landscape

Global investment bank Houlihan Lokey has launched a new Sustainability Advisory Services practice, aimed at providing strategic guidance on ESG and sustainability matters. The...

36% of UK Firms in Emerging Financial Sectors Report Money Laundering and Financial Crime Incidents

A recent survey has revealed that 36% of firms in the emerging financial sectors of the UK have experienced instances of money laundering or...

Investor Networks Criticize Australian Corporate Climate Transition Plans, Urge Clear Framework for Disclosure

Three influential investor networks, including the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP),...

Schneider Electric Renews Commitment to Habitat for Humanity, Bolstering Affordable and Sustainable Housing

Schneider Electric has announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Habitat for Humanity International. In this partnership, Schneider Electric will provide nearly $800,000...

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