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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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ESG

Microsoft Enters Landmark Agreement with Heirloom for One of the Largest Carbon Removal Deals

Microsoft has signed a significant multi-year agreement with Heirloom, a Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology company, for the removal of up to 315,000 metric...
Human Rights

Russian Veto Puts Rights in Mali at Risk

Russia dealt a severe blow to rights protections in Mali on August 30 when it vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would...
Human Rights

Plastics Treaty Draft Takes First Step to Reduce Production

On Monday, September 4, the United Nations Environment Programme published the zero draft of the new global plastics treaty. The text, based on previous...
AI/ML

ClimateAligned Launches AI Platform for Climate Investment at The Drop 2023, Aims to Transform Sustainable Investing

ClimateAligned, a fintech startup, has launched a groundbreaking AI platform designed for climate investment at The Drop 2023 in Sweden. The London-based company aims...
Crypto

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...
Due Diligence

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...
Crypto

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...
ESG

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....
AI/ML

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...
Ongoing Monitoring

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)....
AI/ML

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,...
Crypto

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...
Crypto

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...
Sanctions

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...

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