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Lexology: Central Bank of Ireland fines Swilly Mulroy Credit Union over £36K for AML and risk management breaches
The Central Bank of Ireland has fined Swilly Mulroy Credit Union (SMCU) €36,273 for serious and sustained anti-money laundering (AML) and risk management breaches spanning over seven years. The enforcement, announced on July 1, stems from an on-site inspection in 2022 and relates to SMCU’s operation of a high-risk cash lodgement service between 2014 and 2021…
The Guardian: Europe sets deadline for Iran to limit nuclear programme or face sanctions reinstatement
UK, France and Germany say without firm commitment from Iran by 29 August they will reapply embargos that were lifted 10 years ago…
FirstPost: WHO regional director placed on indefinite leave following corruption allegations
Saima Wazed, WHO’s regional director for Southeast Asia and daughter of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, has been placed on indefinite leave amid fraud, forgery and misuse of power allegations…
Brussels Watch: EU Anti-Corruption Directive faces political deadlock ahead of Danish Presidency
The proposed Anti-Corruption Directive, introduced in May 2023, aims to unify and modernize the EU’s fragmented corruption laws by consolidating existing rules on public and private sector bribery into a single…
The Straits Times: Singapore fine banks US$27M over AML failings exposed by a US$3Bn laundering case, prompting stricter risk and monitoring controls across the sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore identified significant shortcomings in how banks conducted customer risk assessments, verified sources of wealth, and monitored suspicious transactions, which collectively allowed illicit funds to flow undetected through at least 16 financial institutions. This case exposed critical vulnerabilities in AML controls and highlighted the crucial role of gatekeepers in preventing financial crime…
Byline Times: A UK parliamentary report reveals a £350Bn yearly loss to corruption, tax evasion, and economic crime – fueling urgent demands for tougher enforcement
A recent UK parliamentary report has brought to light the staggering annual loss of £350 billion due to corruption, tax evasion, and economic crime, underscoring a critical drain on the nation’s economy. The report highlights systemic weaknesses, particularly within Overseas Territories and Crown dependencies, which continue to serve as major loopholes for illicit financial flows…
Gambling Insider: Isle of Man GSC fines SK IOM £70K for AML/CFT breaches, including weak MLRO oversight, poor TM, missing AML reports, and insufficient compliance testing
The fine, originally set at £100,000, was reduced by 30% in recognition of the operator’s early cooperation with the investigation and proactive remediation efforts. Key issues included inadequate resourcing and expertise of the MLRO and AML/CTF Compliance Officer, insufficient monitoring and testing of compliance controls, and the absence of required annual AML/CTF reports…
Royston Crow: Charity ML alert – a new scam targets small UK charities with the ‘overpayment’ trick
In this scheme, fraudsters pose as donors and make an apparently generous donation—typically around £5,000—only to “accidentally” send a much larger amount. They then contact the charity claiming an error and request the surplus to be returned. In doing so, the charity unknowingly launders criminal funds by sending back “clean” money from its own account…
This is Money: Standard Chartered faces a $2.7Bn lawsuit over allegations of fraud related to the 1MDB Malaysian fund scandal
They allege the bank permitted over 100 internal transfers between 2009–2013 that concealed stolen funds—allegedly including payments to former Malaysian PM Najib Razak and expenditures on luxury items—ultimately aiding the misappropriation of more than US$2.7 billion…
Euro News: EP challenges the EU Commission’s revised AML blacklist, opposing the removal of jurisdictions like the UAE, Panama, and Gibraltar due to sanctions and regulatory concerns
The ongoing disagreement between the European Parliament and the European Commission over the EU’s updated anti-money laundering (AML) blacklist highlights significant challenges in aligning regulatory approaches with geopolitical and enforcement priorities. While the Commission has removed jurisdictions such as the UAE, Panama, and Gibraltar from the blacklist citing “tangible progress”- MEPs remain unconvinced…
Decrypt: Thailand SEC launches public consultation to allow crypto exchanges to list utility tokens and require disclosure of related-party affiliations
The draft rules also require platforms to embed warning indicators to mitigate insider trading risks and ensure legacy tokens comply within 90 days, aligning with Thailand’s broader strategy to foster innovation while safeguarding investor protection…
Swiss Info: Former Bank Pictet asset manager convicted in ML case linked to Brazil’s Lava Jato scandal, as the bank faces a CHF2M fine for serious organisational failures
The case highlights the increasing scrutiny and regulatory pressure on Swiss wealth management firms to strengthen their compliance frameworks, enhance internal controls, and address vulnerabilities related to employee conduct…