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Isle of Man Financial Services Authority publishes updated version of AML/CFT Handbook

The amendments reflect the findings of recent thematic reviews, with a focus on key areas such as Business Risk Assessments (BRA) and Source of Wealth requirements for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)…

 

US SEC plans to finalise ESG disclosure rules in April 2024

The SEC now expects to release its final rule for requiring companies to disclose climate-related risks like scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions and their risk management practices in April 2024…

White House issues notice on the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the global illicit drug trade

Relates to the trade of illicit drugs, including fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, that is causing the deaths of tens of thousands of Americans annually.

EU Commission welcomes the political agreement on rules strengthening asset recovery and confiscation in the European Union

The proposed rules will also cover the violation of restrictive measures, ensuring the effective tracing, freezing, management and confiscation of benefits coming from violating sanctions.

Europol supported an international drug-trafficking operation that led to the arrest of 14 members of an Italian criminal network in Belgium, Netherlands, and Spain

The suspects produced cocaine in clandestine laboratories and smuggled it across Europe. The suspects cooperated with an international organised criminal group and allegedly perpetrated criminal activities in the EU, posing a high risk to the public across several…

UK National Audit Office makes several recommendations to the UK’s FCA on how to improve its oversight

As this report is focused on how the FCA is responding to changes in the market and to its remit, it does not seek to establish the overall effectiveness of the FCA’s business-as-usual work, nor does it review how the FCA has managed individual regulatory decisions or cases…

The UK Law Society publishes guide for solicitors and firms on the UK economic crime regime

The 2023 amendment to money laundering regulations mandates reduced enhanced due diligence for domestic politically exposed persons (PEPs) compared to foreign PEPs, aligning with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023.

US to publish new rules to curb money laundering in real estate in early 2024

The U.S. Treasury Department said its FinCEN unit is planning to propose a long-awaited rule aimed at curbing money laundering in real estate in early 2024. The regulator is also aiming to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require investment advisers flag…

INTERPOL Secretary General welcomes G7 commitments on transnational organised crime

The G7 remains dedicated to combating transnational organized crime, recognizing it as a global crisis eroding the foundations of the rule of law, communities, and businesses worldwide…

The Gambling Commission publishes their latest ML and TF risk assessment which upgrades the risk level from low to medium

The report provides useful guidance to operators including outlining which gambling areas are considered high risk e.g. remote casino, betting and bingo…

Isle of Man releases its latest Financial Crime Strategy report

The report outlines the Island’s current standing and recent policy developments, as well as addressing the constantly evolving threats faced by governments worldwide. The report reaffirms its commitment to combatting money laundering, terrorist financing and financing…

NatWest Group publishes key findings and recommendations from Phase 2 of the independent review into PEP account closures

The report confirms that decision-making was consistent with relevant standards and otherwise appropriate and that there was no evidence of discrimination due to political views or affiliations, or any other protected characteristic…

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