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EBA publishes its Risk assessment report (RAR) calling for caution amid rising geopolitical risks for the EU/EEA banking sector
The report covers the EBA’s common risk assessment as well as the analysis of banks’ asset encumbrance and funding plan data, which had previously been published in two separate reports. It also includes specific chapters dedicated to EU/EEA banks’ Commercial Real Estate (CRE) exposures and EU/EEA banks’ interconnections with non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFIs).
US DoJ announces that sweepstakes operators have admitted guilt for violating the Bank Secrecy Act
Two US men admitted guilt for conspiring with bankers to deliberately avoid implementing necessary AML controls at a Missouri bank, violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).The bank had to file currency transaction reports with FinCEN for transactions over $10,000…
Cato reveals the Criminal Code, Decentralized finance , Illicit Finance, and the Future of Financial Liberty
DeFi is accused of disproportionately aiding illicit finance, including terrorism funding and sanctions evasion, based on misrepresented evidence prompting restrictive policy proposals. How can we challenge these narratives and update AML frameworks for DeFi?
US DoJ sentences two men for orchestrating multimillion-dollar schemes involving cryptocurrency securities fraud and wire fraud
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri announced that Shane Hampton, Michael Kane, and others deceived investors by manipulating their company’s cryptocurrency prices through a trading bot. This landmark federal trial marked the first instance where a cryptocurrency was legally classified as a security, connecting price manipulation directly to securities fraud…
FATF issues call to action for high-risk jurisdictions such as DPRK, Iran and Myanmar
Focuses on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Iran, as well as Myanmar.
SRA consults on proposals to update its approach to issuing financial penalties to law firms and solicitors
The proposed changes take account of both the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act granting the regulator unlimited fining powers in cases of economic crime, and learnings since our current approach to levying fines was introduced in 2023. The consultation period ends on 20 September 2024
CSSF releases FAQs on the AML/CFT Summary Report RC (“SRRC”) on compliance with AML/CFT obligations in accordance with Circular CSSF 24/854
The present document refers to a list of questions & answers in relation to Circular CSSF 24/854 – Guidelines for the collective investment sector on the AML/CFT Summary Report RC (“SRRC”) to be prepared by the “Responsable du Contrôle” (“RC”) and submitted to the CSSF by the “Responsable du Respect” (“RR”) in accordance with Article 42(7) of CSSF Regulation No 12-02 of 14 December 2012 on the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, as amended (“RCSSF 12-02”).
US DoJ confiscates over US$1m in collectible stamps linked to a criminal fraud scheme
The government has pinpointed 28 victims from the U.S. who fell victim to deception and fraud through two phases. Initially, individuals posing as SEC officials contacted victims, alleging their bank accounts or identities were compromised. Victims were directed to transfer their funds to designated accounts to secure them, falsely claiming involvement in ML…
US GAO reports that better information is needed on the effectiveness of Federal efforts in AML
The GAO identified 31 sections in the 2020 AML Act assigned to FinCEN, which include establishing standards for testing new AML technology. By November 2023, GAO noted that FinCEN had reported varying levels of detail on progress for 19 sections, underscoring the need for more comprehensive disclosure to improve transparency and accountability…
FATF pledges to investigate OCCRP findings on UAE which revealed that convicted criminals, fugitives, and sanctioned individuals own property in Dubai
The FATF removed the UAE from its list of countries with insufficient measures against ML and terrorism financing. However, the publication of the Dubai unlocked investigation in May has raised questions about this decision. FATF officials have stated that they will review the journalistic investigation and consider its findings when reassessing the UAE’s AML efforts…
Business Times: Singapore enhances AML regulations for corporate service providers and companies mandating providers to arrange nominee directorships
Parliament passed two Bills amending laws governing CSPs and entities, following a debate where Second Finance Minister Indranee Rajah addressed queries from MPs, particularly regarding the new nominee directorship requirements. Under the new rules, only a corporate service provider or a sole proprietor of a registered CSP can arrange a nominee directorship with violators facing fines of up to US$10,000…
Finextra: Crypto bank Silvergate pays $63m to settle regulator charges for misleading investors about the strength of their AML program and the losses sustained during the collapse of FTX
The SEC charged Silvergate and its executives with misleading investors about the company’s losses from expected securities sales and its dire financial condition during a liquidity crisis and bank run following FTX’s collapse. Silvergate and Martino misrepresented the situation leading the firm to announce the winding down of its banking operations last year. Consequently, the company’s stock plummeted to nearly zero…