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A Miami-based Ecuadorian citizen pleaded guilty to DOJ charges of bribery and money laundering.

On July 26, 2018, the Financial Action Task Force published a report on professional money laundering. The report is intended to assist authorities to target professional money launderers ...

On September 22, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed to delay the effective date of its Investment Adviser/CFT Program and SAR requirements for registered investment advisers...

The DOJ also charged the account manager with one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering for transmitting funds through bank accounts in the United States to carry out the bribery scheme.

A former Venezuelan official admitted to soliciting and receiving bribes from owners of certain U.S. energy companies. The official pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

The Loan Syndications and Trading Association ("LSTA") updated its guidance for customer identification procedures applicable to syndicated lending facilities to reflect FinCEN's Beneficial Ownership Rule.

U.S. Treasury Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence ("TFI") Sigal Mandelker described TFI efforts to strengthen the financial crimes enforcement framework.

On January 9, 2018, the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a full committee hearing entitled "Combating Money Laundering and Other Forms of Illicit Finance...

FinCEN's advisory includes specific red flags and deceptive practices that may be employed by Iran.

The Washington Post recently reported that a Mexican anti-money-laundering law that went into effect last year has unintentionally "frozen" the art market.

Australia rolled out its national blockchain road map this month, citing the technology's importance in global markets and estimating the sector's international business value at more than $175 billion by 2025.

On July 16, 2018, the FSB issued a report to the G20 providing an overview of its current work on crypto-assets and that of the international standard setters ...

According to a recent press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), two Estonian citizens were arrested in Tallinn, Estonia, for their alleged involvement...

The 2019 Global Regulatory Outlook Survey explores trends in AML programs, whistleblowing, technology and more.

Over the past week, the U.S., UK, and EU imposed sweeping sanctions rolled out by the US, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, outlined here.

Whilst cryptocurrency is in the midst of winter, governments and regulators across the globe have continued to plough along to introduce further proposals for ...

On June 29, 2020, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released guidance explaining how Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) obligations apply to hemp-related customers.

FINRA fined a financial institution for anti-money laundering ("AML") and supervision violations.