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Switzerland Fines Former Credit Suisse Compliance Chief Lara Warner Over Money Laundering Oversight
Switzerland’s finance ministry has imposed a fine of 100,000 Swiss francs ($114,000) on Lara Warner, the former compliance chief of...
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6 hours ago1 min read
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ICBC Canada Under Scrutiny for Repeated AML Failures, Says FinTRAC Report
The Canadian subsidiary of China’s largest bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has repeatedly failed to review...
Flexi Group
6 hours ago3 min read
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U.S. Treasury Lifts Sanctions on Tornado Cash Amid Crypto Policy Debate
The U.S. Treasury has officially lifted economic sanctions against Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixing service that obscures...
Flexi Group
6 hours ago2 min read
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UK Government Targets Informal Money Transfers in Crackdown on Money Laundering
An estimated £2 billion ($2.6 billion) is laundered annually through informal money transfer systems in the UK, according to HM Revenue...
Flexi Group
6 hours ago2 min read
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Finland Moves to End Veikkaus Monopoly, Introduces Licensing System for Online Gambling
The Finnish government has introduced a bill to Parliament that seeks to end Veikkaus’ exclusive rights to online betting and digital...
Flexi Group
6 hours ago2 min read
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Germany Faces Acute Shortage of Skilled Workers Amid Bureaucratic Challenges
The German labor market is grappling with a severe shortage of skilled professionals, with a deficit of approximately 530,000 qualified...
Flexi Group
6 hours ago2 min read
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Trump Dismisses Two Democratic FTC Commissioners, Sparking Legal Dispute
In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump has dismissed the two remaining Democratic commissioners on the Federal Trade Commission...
Flexi Group
3 days ago2 min read
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Hellenic Bank’s Merger with Eurobank Enters Final Phase as Cyprus Banking and Insurance Sectors Consolidate
Hellenic Bank is making significant strides in a dual integration process that will see both its banking and insurance operations undergo...
Flexi Group
3 days ago4 min read
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Latvia Urges EU Member States to Halt Schengen Visas for Russian Citizens
Latvia’s Minister of Interior, Rihards Kozlovskis, has urged all European Union member states to cease issuing Schengen visas to Russian...
Flexi Group
3 days ago2 min read
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GRAI Plans Severe Penalties for Irish Gambling Regulation Breaches
The newly established Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is set to impose strict penalties for breaches of Irish gambling...
Flexi Group
3 days ago3 min read
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Herbert Smith Freehills Fined for UK Sanctions Breach by Moscow Subsidiary
British regulators have imposed a fine on global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills after its now-defunct Moscow subsidiary, HSF Moscow,...
Flexi Group
3 days ago1 min read
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South Africa Targets FATF Greylist Exit by October
South Africa is aiming to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist by October this year, according to a National...
Flexi Group
3 days ago2 min read
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Cyprus Inflation Rises by 2.3% in February, Driven by Leisure and Hotels
Cyprus experienced a 2.3% year-on-year increase in its Harmonised Consumer Price Index (HCPI) in February 2025, according to data...
Flexi Group
4 days ago1 min read
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Latvia Strengthens Border Controls with Russia and Belarus Amid Security Concerns
Due to security concerns over an increasing influx of migrants, Latvia has decided to further tighten border controls with Russia and...
Flexi Group
4 days ago2 min read
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Swintt Expands into Greece as Hellenic Gaming Commission Approves Full Game Portfolio
Rapidly growing software provider Swintt has officially expanded into its 12th regulated market after receiving approval from the...
Flexi Group
4 days ago2 min read
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UBS Auditor Issues Adverse Opinion on Internal Controls Amid Credit Suisse Integration Challenges
UBS has received an “adverse opinion” from its auditor on the bank’s internal controls over financial reporting for 2024, following...
Flexi Group
4 days ago2 min read
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Dublin Man Jailed for Laundering Over €1 Million from Online Fraud and Bank Scams
A Dublin man who laundered more than €1 million from online fraud and bank scams has been sentenced to five years and four months in...
Flexi Group
4 days ago2 min read
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Kuwait Pension Fund Accuses Man Group and EFG of Laundering Bribes in $1 Billion London Trial
Kuwait’s public pension fund has accused asset manager Man Group, Swiss bank EFG, and others of laundering bribes paid to its late...
Flexi Group
4 days ago2 min read
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UK Gambling Commission Conducted Just Eight AML Inspections in 2023–2024
The UK Gambling Commission (GC) carried out only eight on-site anti-money laundering (AML) inspections during its 2023–2024 operating...
Flexi Group
5 days ago2 min read
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Finland Expects Increase in Work Permit Applications in 2025
Finland is preparing for a higher number of work permit applications next year, which is expected to lead to an increase in the number of...
Flexi Group
5 days ago2 min read
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