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Home Office releases outcome of consultation on proposals to give law enforcement agencies more powers to tackle serious and organised crime

The proposals will help law enforcement agencies to frustrate the activities of the largest and most harmful criminal enterprises operating in the UK. In particular, they will target the enablers and facilitators who support and profit from serious crime and improve our ability to manage and disrupt the highest harm offenders.

EMCDDA and Europol publishes EU Drug Markets Analysis on Cannabis

Estimated to be worth at least EUR 11.4 billion annually, the cannabis market is the largest drug market in Europe. Latest estimates show that some 22.6 million adults in the EU (15–64 years) have used cannabis in the last year. In 2021, seized quantities of herbal cannabis and cannabis resin in the EU reached their highest levels in a decade, at 256 tonnes and 816 tonnes respectively. In addition, over 4.3 million cannabis plants were intercepted.

 

FinCEN issues new rule on Beneficial Ownership information reporting deadline extension for reporting companies created or registered in 2024

As the effective date approaches, FinCEN has issued a new rule that specifies the circumstances in which a reporting company may report an entity’s FinCEN identifier in lieu of information about an individual beneficial owner.  Once effective, reporting companies created on…

FCA orders WealthTek Limited Liability Partnership to cease operations as High Court appoints Joint Special Administrators and arrest made

The FCA is conducting a regulatory and criminal investigation into both WealthTek and its principal partner, John Dance, which includes potential regulatory breaches relating to client money and custody assets, and criminal offences of fraud and money laundering…

BBC on how ‘ESG’ came to mean everything and nothing

The article explores the journey of ESG from a specialised investment concept to a mainstream business strategy. It highlights the downside of ESG becoming an all-encompassing term, potentially diluting its impact and making decision-making more complex…

Basel AML Index 2023: Action on money laundering more urgent than ever

The report emphasises the critical importance of addressing and mitigating money laundering risks globally. AML risks increased in four of the five domains measured: corruption and bribery; financial transparency and standards; public transparency and accountability…

City of London Police marks International Fraud Awareness week by celebrating force’s top achievements of 2023

The force recognises and celebrates notable accomplishments in the ongoing battle against fraud and financial crimes highlighting the City of London Police’s efforts to raise awareness and combat fraudulent activities…

ICAEW Thematic Review of the role of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

The report likely provides insights into the responsibilities and challenges faced by MLROs in the context of AML efforts discussing the regulatory framework surrounding the role of MLROs and the expectations placed on them…

FinCEN joins Harvard Kennedy School event on the role of cryptocurrency in financing terrorism

Participants discussed the analytical tools and anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism authorities available to prevent the use of cryptocurrency for illicit purposes

Guardian/ICIJ investigates offshore services provided by Cyprus

Casinos and schools fill with Russians in the island’s Turkish-occupied north, which offers a sanctions-free life for those seeking to move their money after a clampdown in the south

Beyond FS publishes article on ‘The tipping point: It’s time for banks to act on AML and financial crime breaches’

The article discusses a tipping point, suggesting a critical moment for banks to proactively tackle AML challenges. It likely outlines key insights into the escalating risks and consequences associated with financial crime breaches in the banking sector…

Ankura insights on ‘The Evolution of KYC: Exploring Perpetual Know Your Customer (PKYC)’

KYC is a crucial process for financial institutions, aiming to prevent money laundering and fraud. The tension arises between obtaining sufficient customer information for risk management and ensuring a smooth customer experience during transactions…