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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

Bloomberg Editorial Advocates for Spot Bitcoin ETFs as a Path to Consistent Cryptocurrency Regulation

A recent Bloomberg editorial argues that approving a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) represents an opportunity for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...

FCA Survey Reveals Critical Deficiencies in UK Firms’ Sanctions Controls

An FCA survey of sanctions controls at 90 UK firms has identified deficiencies in several critical areas, including staffing, technology, and reporting frameworks. The regulator...

UK’s FCA Grants Crypto Firms Extension for Compliance with New Marketing Regulations

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it will grant some cryptocurrency firms additional time to comply with new marketing regulations, including...

Emirates NBD Launches SustainTech Accelerator: Pioneering Green FinTech Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Emirates NBD, a prominent banking group in the MENAT region, has initiated a sustainability-focused accelerator program called SustainTech Accelerator in the run-up to COP28....

Microsoft Secures Historic Carbon Removal Deal with Heirloom, Paving the Way for Gigaton-Scale Impact

Microsoft has entered into a multi-year agreement to purchase up to 315,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal from Heirloom, a prominent Direct Air...

UK Government Initiates FCA Review of Politically Exposed Person (PEP) Risk Management Guidelines

In July 2023, the UK government requested the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to review its guidelines concerning risk management for politically exposed persons (PEPs)....

Temenos Introduces Generative AI Solution for Banking Transactions

Temenos has introduced a generative artificial intelligence (AI) solution for banking transactions that automatically categorizes them. This technology allows banks to provide personalized insights,...

Hyderabad Police Share Cryptocurrency Transaction Details with NIA in Connection to Investment Fraud with Suspected Hezbollah Link

The Hyderabad police have shared details of alleged transactions related to a cryptocurrency wallet with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) as part of an...

G20 Summit Focus: Cryptocurrency Regulation, Multilateral Development Bank Reform, and More

The upcoming G20 Summit is expected to focus on regulating cryptocurrency and reforming multilateral development banks, according to a senior government official. Here are...

Greek Shipping Company Admits Guilt in Iranian Crude Oil Smuggling, Agrees to $2.4 Million Fine

A Greek shipping company has admitted guilt in smuggling sanctioned Iranian crude oil and has agreed to pay a $2.4 million fine, according to...

Modernizing Compliance: The Crucial Role of Automated Sanctions Screening in Financial Institutions

Automated sanctions screening is a vital process for financial institutions and organizations to identify individuals, entities, and transactions subject to economic sanctions. This process...

Former Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina Sentenced to Eight Years for Money Laundering and Corruption

Former Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to money laundering, fraud, and corruption charges....

Automat AI Secures $3.75 Million for Innovative Usage-Based RPA Subscription Model

Automat AI has secured $3.75 million in a seed funding round, with the aim of offering a usage-based Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription...

Guidance on Due Diligence for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs): Safeguarding Financial Institutions from Illicit Activities

The newsletter by Gibraltar Financial Services Commission is designed to offer guidance to regulated entities concerning the due diligence obligations associated with Politically Exposed...

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