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Anti-Money Laundering
Coverage of global AML regulations, compliance standards, enforcement actions, and innovations in detecting and preventing money laundering activities.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
FATF Calls for Action to Combat Cyber-Enabled Fraud
By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2023
Cyber-enabled fraud and related money laundering are facilitated by professional enablers, money mules, shell companies, and different types of FIs including VASPs.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US Prosecutors Secure Guilty Plea from OneCoin Executive
By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2023
Irina Dilkinska was in charge of compliance at OneCoin, a global crypto scam that lured investors with false promises of high returns.
PEPs & Sanctions
UK Targets Russian Gold and Oil as EU Preps New Sanctions Package
By Editors | 08/11/2023
UK government announced asset freezes on 29 individuals and entities in Russia’s gold, oil, and strategic sectors.
KYC & CDD
FinCEN Finalises Rule on Use of FinCEN Identifiers in BOI Reporting
By Editors | 08/11/2023
Beneficial owners of numerous reporting companies would be able to use FinCEN identifiers to simplify the reporting process and for data security purposes.
Anti-Money Laundering
Malaysia Close to Settling Outstanding 1MDB Debts – Report
By Editors | 08/11/2023
Funds Malaysia will receive next year as part of a settlement with an Abu Dhabi state fund will give it enough to pay off 1MDB’s remaining debts.
Anti-Money Laundering
Seven FIUs Pledge to Collaborate Against Illegal Wildlife Trade
By Mark Johnston | 07/11/2023
The FIUs pledge to prevent, detect and disrupt financial activity linked to illegal wildlife trade.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Government Tells Banks to Watch for Signs of Export Controls Evasion
By Editors | 07/11/2023
Latest BIS-FinCEN alert introduces a new filing code for suspicious activity reports related to suspected export controls evasion.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore to Monitor Money Laundering Risks from Crypto Exchange Applicants
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2023
The regulator will reject applicants who fail to meet the required standards for ML/TF and technology risks.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Russian National for Laundering Funds for Wealthy Clients
By Editors | 05/11/2023
Ekaterina Zhdanova allegedly helped wealthy clients evade sanctions and move money internationally using crypto and other channels.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japanese Regional Banks Form Partnership on AML/CFT
By Editors | 05/11/2023
Three regional banks will use the same centralised service platform to perform AML/CFT operations.
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