Staying Ahead of Changing Sanctions - Deemed Ownership Rule
When it comes to sanctions compliance, increasing geopolitical uncertainty is pushing governments...
The Tax Justice Network Releases the 2022 Financial Secrecy Index
This week, the Tax Justice Network (“TJN”) released the 2022 Financial Secrecy Index, which ranks...
Latvia Seeks To Rebuild Reputation in the Face of Russian Sanctions
This week, the WSJ reported that Latvia is seeking to rebuild its reputation in face of Russia...
Regulators Turn Focus on Consumer Duty and Controls at Challenger Banks
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it will start using a...
Top 10 Compliance Podcasts for May 2022
Need some inspiration for Fincrime, compliance and risk podcasts in May 2022? Here's what the Sigma...
FATF Effectiveness Report
Last week, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its Report on the State of Effectiveness...
German Fintech’s Non-Compliance Stifling Growth
This month, the Bank of Italy banned N26 from taking on new customers or engaging in any...
Top 10 Compliance Podcasts for April 2022
Need some inspiration for Fincrime, compliance and risk podcasts in April 2022? Here's what the...
Top 10 Compliance Podcasts for March 2022
Need some inspiration for Fincrime, compliance and risk podcasts in March 2022? Here's what the...
WSJ: U.S. Treasury’s Beneficial Ownership Rules Stirs Debate
This week, the WSJ reported that the U.S. Treasury is “facing a wide range of views on the details...
Top 10 Compliance Podcasts for Feb 2022
Need some inspiration for Fincrime, compliance and risk podcasts in February 2022? Here's what the...
U.S. Treasury Releases Report on Money Laundering and Terror Financing in the Art Market
Last week, the U.S. Treasury released a highly anticipated report on money laundering and terror...
Swiss Court Demanded Compensation of 45M From Credit Suisse
Last week, a Swiss court demanded compensation of $45 million from Credit Suisse in a money...
Transparency International’s 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index Reveals a Decade of Stagnation in Anti-Graft Efforts
This week, the global anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International (TI) released its annual...
UAE ‘At Risk’ of Inclusion on Global AML Watchdog FATF’s Gray List
This week, the FT, citing a senior government official, reported that the UAE has significantly...
Big Banks Urge Policymakers to Increase Regulation on Fintech Sector
This week, Bloomberg reported that “big banks and the powerful lobbying groups representing them...
2022 Predictions
Every year, we highlight predictions for the year. We are doing so again this year, though it seems...
FinCEN Issues Advisory on Environmental Crime
Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department’s anti-money laundering watchdog, the Financial Crimes...
Heightened Scrutiny on Broker Dealer Compliance Following Court Ruling and Regulatory Action
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a petition for review from Alpine Securities in its bid...
The Return of the Czar
This week, the FT reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing to launch a crackdown...
The New Frontier: Modernizing Sanctions in a New Geopolitical Stage
Last week, the WSJ reported that the Biden administration plans to limit the use of sanctions in a...
