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EAG publishes first enhanced follow-up report following the mutual evaluation of Uzbekistan

July 23, 2023

The Republic of Uzbekistan has demonstrated considerable progress in addressing the TC deficiencies identified in the MER and will be moved from enhanced to regular follow-up.

FATF publishes follow-up report on AML/CFT in Turkey

July 20, 2023

Türkiye has taken positive steps towards improving its AML/CFT regime and, as a result, the country has been re-rated on six recommendations.

NCA publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2022/23

July 19, 2023

This report details the Agency’s performance over the past financial year and relates to operational activity the Agency has undertaken or where Agency activity led to interventions overseas.

SFO releases Annual Report & Accounts 2022-23

July 18, 2023

SFO performance was characterised by a higher number of prosecutions than in previous years, a steady number of active investigations, and the beginning of a wide-ranging programme of internal reform.

Home Office publishes report on counter-terrorism strategy (CONTEST) 2023

July 18, 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.

Europol Internet Organised Crime Assessment (IOCTA) 2023

July 17, 2023

The Internet Organised Crime Assessment (IOCTA) is Europol’s assessment of the cybercrime landscape and how it has changed over the last 24 months.

Gambling business Star Racing Limited fined £594,000

July 17, 2023

Gambling operator Star Racing Limited will pay a £594,000 penalty for AML and social responsibility failures which inluded having ineffective policies, procedures and controls in place at the time of the compliance assessment; allowing customers to deposit large amounts…

German strategy on China sanctions and export controls

July 15, 2023

Germany released its first China strategy which calls Beijing a “systemic rival” and stresses the need for Europe’s largest economy to reduce economic dependence on its largest trading partner…

 

EU Commission Commission decides to refer LUXEMBOURG to the Court of Justice for failing to correctly transpose the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive

July 14, 2023

The Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD1) provides for a derogation from the measure limiting the deductibility of interest payments from the corporate tax base applicable to financial undertakings.

EBA publishes fourth Opinion on money laundering and terrorist financing risks across the EU

July 13, 2023

Fourth biennial Opinion on the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) affecting the European Union’s financial sector. It also sets out what competent authorities and EU co-legislators can do to mitigate those risks.

ESMA seeks first input on detailed rules for crypto markets

July 13, 2023

n this first of three consultation packages, ESMA is seeking input on proposed rules for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), in particular related to their authorisation, identification and management of conflicts of interests and also how CASPs should address complaints.

UK: Modern Slavery in the Construction Sector – Industry Information

July 13, 2023

Modern slavery is often perpetrated by organised criminals and is the most extreme form of labour exploitation. Common commercial practices can create vulnerabilities in the workforce where criminality can thrive, for example, through complex supply chains, lapses…