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January 26, 2024

AML Compliance Failings Sees Genesis Global Trading Fined $8 Million

The aftermath of financial wrongdoing led to a modern AML saga that shows the consequences of insufficient anti-money laundering measures. The New York Department of Financial […]
January 24, 2024

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Fined $32 Million For AML Compliance Failures

In the highly regulated world of banking, compliance acts as a protective shield for financial institutions against illicit activities. Almost every day, news headlines highlight the […]
January 23, 2024
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Solicitor Fined £9,000 for Mishandling Client Accounts

The defined boundaries of a solicitor’s duty were broken in a recent disciplinary case that unraveled a series of improper client account transfers. David John Goldsmith, […]
January 19, 2024
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Law Firm Owner Handed Fixed Penalty for Gross AML Negligence

In the fast-paced world of financial regulations, a lack of adaptation leads to to hefty fines and tarnished reputations. The recent case of Richard Lionel Jones, […]
January 17, 2024
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Property Partner Fined £15,000 for AML Failings by The Solicitors Regulation Authority

Anti-money laundering (AML) regulations are firmly in the spotlight with regulators cracking down on firms and partners failing compliance measures. Remaining compliant is vital for all […]
January 15, 2024

UK Court to Consider Legality of Business Decisions in the Wake of Russian Sanctions

In a landmark case that promises to set a precedent affecting numerous businesses within the UK’s legal sector, a court is to examine the legitimacy of […]
January 5, 2024

Unveiling the UK’s Plan For Tacking AML

Money laundering remains a substantial threat to the UK economy, with an estimated annual cost of £100 billion. The government’s response comes in the form of […]
December 17, 2023
sra fines two more firms

Solicitors Regulation Authority Imposes Fines on Two Law Firms for AML Non-Compliance

December 15, 2023 – The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has recently reinforced its commitment to enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) regulations by imposing fines on two law […]
December 6, 2023
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UK Warns of Russia Avoiding Sanctions to Purchase Restricted Goods and Services

The National Crime Agency (NCA) in the UK has issued a critical warning to financial institutions and regulated sectors regarding Russia’s ongoing efforts to bypass sanctions […]
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