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Swedbank SEC Investigation Closed, While U.S. AML Inquiries Persist

Swedbank has announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally closed its six-year investigation into the bank without pursuing enforcement action....

Jersey Investigates Roman Abramovich Over Alleged Money Laundering and Sanctions Violations

Jersey authorities have initiated a criminal investigation into Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, focusing on alleged corruption and money laundering related to the origins of...

Jersey Grants AML Exemptions to Local Lenders While Reinforcing Responsibility

Jersey has introduced a significant regulatory adjustment that eases compliance obligations for certain local lending businesses. Through the Proceeds of Crime (Low Risk Financial...

United Front Against Money Laundering: FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL, and UNODC Launch Game-Changing Global Cooperation Handbook

On September 5, 2025, in Paris, a landmark collaboration unfolded: the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Egmont Group, INTERPOL, and the United Nations Office...

OWNY Supercharges Global Capital Flows by Tapping Flagright’s AI-Powered Compliance Engine

OWNY, a rising fintech player in global capital management, has taken a bold step to strengthen its compliance backbone. The company announced it...

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India Updates UAPA Terrorist and UN Sanctions Screening Rules

Indian regulators have issued fresh UAPA and UN sanctions-list updates, reinforcing screening obligations for banks and regulated financial institutions.

OFAC Removes 125 Entries and Updates Sanctions Screening Data

OFAC removed 125 individuals and entities and updated 22 entries, saying better identifiers can reduce false positives in sanctions screening.

AMLA Seeks Industry Input on Simplified Customer Due Diligence

AMLA is seeking industry input on simplified customer due diligence as it develops guidance for proportionate AML controls in lower-risk situations.

U.S. Treasury Targets Hamas Financing Network Using Crypto

The U.S. Treasury designated individuals and entities linked to a Hamas financing network that used sham charities and cryptocurrency to move more than $2 million.
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