Hong Kong’s New Bank Information Sharing Law to Start in November
Hong Kong is set to implement a significant enhancement to its anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention framework with the commencement of the...
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...
