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The UAE has established a new gambling regulator
The UAE has established a federal body to regulate the gaming industry, paving the way for the country to potentially become the first Gulf state to legalise casinos. The new authority is being set up to introduce a “world-leading regulatory framework” for a national lottery…
IMF publishes analysis on AML/CFT supervision for the Nordic-Baltic region
The IMF used machine learning technology, on a country specific and regional level, to better understand cross-border money laundering risks, analyzed the sensitivity of AML/CFT supervisory tools to respond to these risks and developed recommendations…
FINTRAC release guidance on conducting transactions with money services businesses
Information for consumers about FINTRAC’s role in regulating money services businesses and how to remain vigilant when deciding to use the services of this type of business.
FinCEN hosts public-private dialogue on countering the DPRK’s illicit cyber activities
Dialogue focused on countering the abuse of the digital ecosystem by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK continues to use, steal, and launder virtual assets in order to fund its illicit weapons programs…
Wolfsberg Group publishes response to EBA consultation on CP202311
The amended draft Guidelines on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) risk factors by the European Banking Authority (EBA) clarify that all credit and financial institutions, including crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), need to take steps to address their ML/TF risks.
NCA issues SARs Reporter Booklet – Aug 2023
This booklet provides a snapshot of some of the excellent examples the NCA received highlighting the work of law enforcement agencies in utilising SAR intelligence to initiate investigations and informing existing ones…
JMLSG publishes new guidance on cryptoasset transfers
JMLSG published final revisions to Sector 22 (crypto asset providers and custodian wallet providers) in Part II of its Guidance. This includes a new Annex I to Sector 22 relating to cryptoasset transfers. The new guidance relates to the provisions of …
Global AML Solutions Market Size & Share Analysis – Growth Trends & Forecasts (2023 – 2028)
AML and KYC agreements are becoming more crucial across the financial sectors due to the rise of illegal tax avoidance, fear-based oppressor funding, electronic wrongdoing, and criminal financial infringement…
FSMA 2023 brings crypto assets within the FCA’s area of responsibility
FSMA 2023 explicitly brings cryptoassets within the FCA’s regulatory perimeter and creates a new designated activities regime which may be used to regulate certain crypto-related activities…
APG Mutual Evaluation of AML/CFT in Brunei-Darussalam
Notes that the AML/CFT is strong is several areas, amid relatively low risk.
Securities and Exchange Board of India consults on plans to allow increased financial participation of Non – Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India
Follows increasing recognition that further investments in the Indian securities markets can be facilitated by channelling NRI/ OCI investments into the country through FPIs that are professionally run by investment managers and whose securities are kept in safe-keeping/custody by SEBI registered custodians.
Home Office releases counter-terrorism strategy for 2023
The aim of CONTEST is to reduce the risk from terrorism to the UK, its citizens and interests overseas, so people can live freely and with confidence.