Export Controls ASML Shares Fall After Proposed U.S. Export Curbs Target China Market by Daisy Mae D. 04/08/2026
Sanctions Iran Declines Cease-Fire Proposal Without Sanctions Relief as U.S. Maintains Firm Stance 04/07/2026
Compliance Japan Governance Update: University of Tokyo Disciplines 21 Staff, Plans Reforms 04/07/2026
Compliance First AML and Know Your Customer Announce Partnership to Support Global KYB Compliance Efforts First AML, a provider of anti-money laundering (AML) technology solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Know Your Customer,... by Giezel Garcia 04/09/2025
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Justice Department Disbands Cryptocurrency Fraud Unit Amid Policy Shift Under Trump Administration The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the dissolution of a unit focused on investigating cryptocurrency-related fraud, as the... by Giezel Garcia 04/08/2025
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) German Fintech Hawk Raises $56 Million in Series C Funding Led by One Peak Hawk, a German fintech specializing in AI-driven anti-money laundering (AML) solutions, has secured $56 million in Series C funding.... by Giezel Garcia 04/08/2025
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Revolut Bank Fined €3.5 Million for Breaching Anti-Money Laundering Rules The Bank of Lithuania has imposed a €3.5 million fine on Revolut Bank, a Lithuania-registered entity of the UK-based... by Giezel Garcia 04/08/2025
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Australia’s Financial Watchdog Issues Warning to Crypto ATM Providers Over Money Laundering Risks Australia’s financial regulator, AUSTRAC, has issued a warning to operators of crypto ATMs, expressing concern over their potential use... by Giezel Garcia 03/31/2025
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) France’s Antitrust Authority Fines Apple $162 Million Over Privacy Law Breach On March 31, 2025, France’s competition regulator, Autorité de la Concurrence, imposed a fine of $162 million on Apple... by Giezel Garcia 03/31/2025
Risk Management IMF Recommends Strengthening Credit Risk Management for Indian Banks The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Indian banks to adopt global standards for credit risk management, including the... by Giezel Garcia 03/24/2025
Risk Management U.S. Authorities Emphasize Ongoing Visa Compliance Monitoring The U.S. Department of State has reiterated that visa holders are subject to continuous compliance checks even after their... by Giezel Garcia 03/20/2025
Compliance Survey Highlights Challenges in Online Bank Account Access Due to KYC Issues A recent survey conducted by LocalCircles found that 63% of respondents faced difficulties accessing one or more of their... by Giezel Garcia 03/19/2025
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) U.S. Manufacturing Output Rises in February, Led by Motor Vehicles WASHINGTON – U.S. manufacturing production increased more than expected in February, driven by a rise in motor vehicle output,... by Giezel Garcia 03/18/2025