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New US bill aims to clamp down on money laundering through art holdings - ICIJThe proposed Art Market Integrity Act would subject art brokers to the same BSA reporting requirements as antiquities dealers, banks and other financial institutions. Switzerland Considers Joining Anti-Money Laundering ConsortiumThe Swiss bank account has been synonymous with anonymity and associated with criminal activity, but Switzerland is working to change that. IMF stresses reforms for bolstering anti-money laundering legislationIMF to publish GCD Assessment to identify structural reforms.Lender to analyse governance and corruption vulnerabilities.Govt intends to raise formal objections to the IMF's draft report.ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fun Trump's rules cutbacks could weaken financial crime enforcementCompliance Institute polled 110 compliance experts working primarily in Irish financial services organisations nationwide Paxos Reaches Settlement With NY Over Compliance IssuesPaxos agreed to pay a $48.5 million settlement to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The settlement is related to the digital Opinion: Europe can regulate its way to a better fintech futureWouter Moolenaar, global head of compliance and privacy at Jifiti, believes new regulations can spark a fresh era of European fintech success. FinCEN to temporarily exempt investment advisers from new BSA requirementsThe Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today temporarily exempted investment advisers from a new rule requiring them to comply with Bank Pokies giant Mounties accused of letting gamblers wager $140m using dirty money - ABC NewsThe first licensed club group targeted by the nation's financial crimes intelligence agency is accused of turning over almost $140 million from 10 gamblers considered high risk of money laundering and terrorism financing. Office of the Attorney General Probes Over 250 Cases, Freezes $1 Million in Crackdown on Terror Financing –Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Office of the Attorney General of Somalia is currently handling over 250 cases related to money laundering and the financing of terrorism. As part of its efforts, the office has successfully dismantled several financial networks that terrorist groups were using to exploit and siphon funds from the Somali Money laundering: EFCC launches probe into real estatesThe Nation Newspaper Money laundering: EFCC launches probe into real estates Vatican Faces Backlash Over Money-Laundering LoopholeThe Vatican has once again found itself in the middle of a scandal. A new accusation claims Vatican financial leaders may have manipulated bank transfers to enable money laundering. FinCEN Warns of $3.9B Surge in Crypto Kiosk Fraud and LaunderingFinCEN has warned of surging fraud and money laundering via crypto kiosks, with U.S. victim losses exceeding $3.9 billion in 2024, up 31%, often targeting seniors in scams. Criminals exploit these machines for quick, anonymous transfers. Regulators urge stricter monitoring and KYC to curb risks and restore trust in cryptocurrency. Barclays Slapped With $56 Million Fine for AML FailuresThe United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority fined Barclays 42 million pounds (about $56 million) for financial crime control lapses. The fine covers US Regulators Allow Banks Custody Over Bitcoin And CryptoThe Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC warn banks that safekeeping bitcoin and other crypto-assets demands strong cybersecurity, operational expertise, and full legal compliance. Somalia Intensifies Crackdown on Terrorist Financing Networks: Over 575 Phone Lines, Dozens of Bank and Business Accounts Shut Down –Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) held a high-level meeting today in Mogadishu, chaired by Somalia’s Minister of Finance, H.E. Bihi Iman Egeh. The committee, which includes representatives from the Ministries of Finance, Justice, Security, Commerce, Communications, NISA, the Financial Reporting Reserve Bank clarifies sanctions on major South African and international banks – BusinessTechThe SARB’s Prudential Authority has explained the apparent rise in sanctions against local and international banks operating in South Africa. Canada to progress anti-money laundering overhaulThe Canadian government is looking to make substantial changes to the legislation around anti-money laundering and other illicit acts in a new legislative MAS Fines Handful of Payment Firms Over AML FailuresSeveral payment institutions have been fined by Singapore’s financial regulator over anti-money laundering failures, including inadequate customer due diligence. StanChart hit with $2.7B lawsuit tied to 1MDB scandalLiquidators of three 1MDB-related companies claim that Standard Chartered permitted more than 100 intrabank transfers that enabled massive fraud of Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund. Australian regulator orders external audit of Western Union's local unitAustralia's financial crime watchdog ordered an external audit of Western Union Financial Services' local unit, after raising concerns over the money remitter's compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) rules. MEPs clash with the EU Commission over anti-money laundering blacklist | EuronewsThe European Parliament is opposing the European Commission’s updated anti-money laundering blacklist, which removes several jurisdictions including the UAE, Panama, and Gibraltar. #EuropeNews Mexican banks face cascading consequences following US sanctionsThe sanctions announcement alleged the banks helped launder millions of dollars for drug cartels. FATF’s Crypto Checklist Will Show You Where Regulation is GoingA global compliance push is quietly unfolding as FATF pressures jurisdictions to align crypto rules. FG, UNODC partner to tackle mineral terrorism, money launderingThe Nation Newspaper FG, UNODC partner to tackle mineral terrorism, money laundering |