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Landmark High Court Ruling on Dentons Sparks Concerns Over Future of UK’s Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement

In a pivotal legal development, Dentons, recognized as the world’s largest law firm, finds itself at the center of a significant dispute between England’s...

MONEYVAL Urges Guernsey to Bolster AML Enforcement and Enhance Financial Intelligence Operations

Guernsey, a well-known offshore financial center, has been urged by MONEYVAL, the Council of Europe's anti-money laundering (AML) monitoring body, to intensify its efforts...

African Development Bank Unveils Ambitious Strategy to Combat Escalating Illicit Financial Flows

In a decisive move to protect Africa’s financial stability and economic growth, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is launching a comprehensive three-year Action Plan...

Brink’s Agrees to $42 Million Settlement Over Anti-Money Laundering Violations

Brink’s Global Services USA (BGS USA), a subsidiary of The Brink’s Company, has reached a $42 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice...

Belgium Intensifies Battle Against Gang Violence with Robust Money Laundering Crackdown

In a decisive move to combat escalating gang-related violence, Belgium's newly appointed Security Minister, Bernard Quintin, has unveiled a comprehensive strategy targeting the financial...

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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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