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Global law enforcement unites with INTERPOL to combat major cyber-enabled crimes in West Africa, through enhanced international intelligence sharing

The scam, which resulted in reported financial losses of over USD 1.4 million, involved perpetrators who posed as buyers on small advertising websites. The fraudsters used QR codes to direct victims to fraudulent websites that mimicked a legitimate payment platform where victims would unwittingly enter personal information such as their log in details or card number. They also impersonated the platform’s customer service agents over the phone to further deceive victims…

NCA profiles Russian cybercrime group, Evil Corp, in new briefing

Evil Corp has developed a series of malware and ransomware strains which have caused significant harm to numerous organisations and sectors, including healthcare,
critical national infrastructure and government.

FCA consults on proposals to make safeguarding rules stronger and clearer for payment and e-money firms

Firms have until December 17, 2024, to provide feedback on these proposals. The FCA proposes a new framework where funds and assets are held in trust for consumers, similar to the client assets (CASS) regime, to minimize risks associated with the current safeguarding practices. The changes are designed to make safeguarding practices clearer and more robust…

JMLSG publishes revisions to Part II Sector 18 (Wholesale markets)

This sectoral guidance considers specific issues over and above the more general guidance set out in Part 1, Chapters 4, 5, and 7, which firms operating in the wholesale markets may want to take into account when considering applying a risk-based approach

OECD releases ninth edition of Tax Policy Reforms

The annual publication “Tax Policy Reforms: OECD and Selected Partner Economies” provides a summary and comparison of tax reforms across countries.

FCA delivers speech at the AFME Annual European Compliance and Legal Conference on the FCA’s evolving enforcement strategy, emphasising the need for faster, targeted investigations to combat financial crime and provide timely market alerts

The FCA is improving its processes and embracing innovation, intervening earlier, acting faster and with more focus. The FCA is taking a targeted, outcomes-based approach, enabling a fair and thriving financial services sector for the good of consumers and the economy…

US DOJ updates its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, providing new guidance for prosecutors to assess the effectiveness of corporate compliance efforts

The update emphasizes key factors for evaluating compliance, including risk assessments, training programs, and the enforcement of policies. It also highlights the importance of a company’s culture in supporting compliance initiatives. The DOJ aims to promote stronger corporate governance and accountability through these guidelines​…

FinCEN holds a virtual information session on beneficial ownership information reporting requirements and how to comply with the law

The Corporate Transparency Act requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) about who ultimately owns or controls them…

FATF Mutual Evaluation Report for India, acknowledges India’s AML progress in banking and ongoing non-financial sector weaknesses

India has achieved a high-level of technical compliance across the FATF Recommendations and has taken significant steps to implement measures to tackle illicit finance…

 

G7 issues its first joint Industry Guidance, aimed at preventing Russia from circumventing export controls and sanctions

This guidance focuses on protecting high-priority items from being misappropriated, minimising reputational risks, and enhancing compliance with coordinated export controls. Key elements include identifying items at risk of diversion, recognising red flags for potential sanctions evasion, and outlining best practices for industries to conduct enhanced due diligence…

 

The 2021- 2023 Best Egmont Group Cases Award (BECA) Book: 24 cases demonstrating various ML/TF schemes, and predicate offenses worldwide

This collection provides valuable insights into the global fight against ML/TF by demonstrating the effectiveness of financial intelligence in tackling criminal activities…

FinCEN releases Outreach and Education toolkit for beneficial ownership (BO) reporting to familiarise small business owners with BO reporting requirements

This toolkit provides resources to help educate small business owners on new beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act. It includes customizable templates and sample content for easy adaptation…