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U.S. Treasury Eases Customer Due Diligence Rules in Major Shift Toward Risk-Based Compliance

In a significant regulatory shift aimed at...

Malaysia’s Top Court Reinstates Corruption Conviction Against Veteran Politician Isa Samad

In a landmark ruling underscoring Malaysia’s continued...

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

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

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Human Rights

Lebanon: Comedian Arrested for Critical Jokes

(Beirut) – Lebanese authorities’ arrest and investigation of prominent comedian Nour Hajjar, solely in retaliation for his jokes, represents a new escalation in Lebanon’s...
Human Rights

Visa Restriction Policy on Undermining the Democratic Process in Sierra Leone

The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Sierra Leone and around the world.  Today, I am announcing a new visa...
Human Rights

International Day for People of African Descent

Every August 31st, the world comes together through the UN International Day for People of African Descent to honor the shared heritage, diverse culture, and...
Human Rights

Nigerian Police Arrest Dozens for Alleged Gay Wedding

On Tuesday, police in Nigeria’s southern Delta State arrested several dozen people accused of violating the country’s anti-gay law by allegedly participating in a...
MRB

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....
Money Laundering

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...
Human Rights

United States and Nepal Mark Start of Child Protection Compact Partnership Discussions

Last week U.S. and Nepali officials commenced a series of meetings to negotiate the terms of a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a non...
Due Diligence

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...
Due Diligence

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...
Crypto

DigiFT Launches Dust: The First Regulated US Treasury Token on Public Blockchain

DigiFT, a decentralized exchange for digital assets, has launched Dust, the first fully regulatory-compliant US treasury token issued on a public blockchain. Unlike other...
AI/ML

iDenfy Partners with Syntropy to Elevate KYC and AML Compliance in the Web3 Era

iDenfy, a global RegTech startup specializing in AI-based ID verification and fraud prevention tools, has partnered with Syntropy, a Web3 network software and real-time...
Fraud, Bribery & Corruption

Beware of Scammers: Mumbai Man Loses Rs 6.45 Lakh in Sophisticated Cyber Fraud

Scams are on the rise, with new frauds emerging daily. In a recent case that might send chills down users' spines, a man in...
KYC

Empowering India’s MSMEs: ONDC’s Transformative Role in E-Commerce and Financial Inclusion

A whitepaper by Deloitte India, titled "MSMEs on ONDC," highlights the role of the government's Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) initiative in revolutionizing...
FinTech

Wise Reports Sanctions Breach, Allows Withdrawal by Individual on Russian Sanctions List

Wise, a British financial technology company, allowed an individual on the Russian sanctions list to withdraw money from a business account, according to the...

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