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“UAE Cracks Down on Money Laundering: Dh339 Million in Fines Imposed in Major Financial Sweep”

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a sweeping crackdown on money laundering, imposing a staggering Dh339 million (approximately $92.3 million) in fines as part of...

Malaysia’s Banking Regulator Flexes Muscle with Major AML/CFT Fines – A Watershed Moment for Compliance

Malaysia's financial sector is facing a regulatory reckoning as Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) slaps two prominent banks with heavy fines for anti-money laundering (AML)...

“SEBI’s Game-Changing Move: Mandatory AML/CFT Certification Now Required for All Securities Market Professionals”

India's Market Regulator Takes Bold Step to Fortify Financial Defenses Against Money Laundering & Terror Financing In a landmark development for India's financial sector, the...

“Law Firm Slapped With £78K Fine for Fundamental AML Lapses: A Warning Shot for Legal Sector”

Groundbreaking Penalty Highlights Regulatory Crackdown on Professional Services A prominent UK law firm has been hit with a staggering £78,000 fine for systemic failures in...

AMLA Executive Board Officially Begins Work in Frankfurt, Strengthening EU’s Fight Against Financial Crime

The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has officially commenced operations in Frankfurt, Germany, marking a significant milestone in the European Union’s efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist...

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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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