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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 Estonian Minister Kalle Laanet Found Guilty of Fraud Over Housing Claims

The Harju District Court has found former...

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

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

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Fraud, Bribery & Corruption

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...
Fraud, Bribery & Corruption

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...
MRB

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...
FinTech

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...
ESG

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...
Money Laundering

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...
AI/ML

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....
ESG

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...
Money Laundering

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...
ESG

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),...
ESG

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...
ESG

Northern Trust Advances Industry-Wide Carbon Credit Ecosystem with Successful Testing of Digital Platform

Northern Trust has taken a significant step toward creating an industry-wide voluntary carbon credit ecosystem, enabling institutional buyers to digitally access carbon credits from...
FinTech

Perfios Raises $229 Million in Series D Funding to Expand Its B2B SaaS Fintech Services Globally

Perfios, an Indian B2B SaaS fintech company, has secured $229 million in Series D funding from private equity investor Kedaara Capital. Perfios, headquartered in...
Crypto

JPMorgan Chase Explores Blockchain-Based Digital Deposit Token for Cross-Border Payments

JPMorgan Chase is exploring the use of a blockchain-based digital deposit token to facilitate faster cross-border payments and settlements, as reported by Bloomberg. While...

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