Industry newsFCA extends the scope of organisations subject to annual financial crime reporting obligations9th April 20210The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has extended the scope of organisations subject to annual financial crime reporting obligations (REP-CRIM)…
Industry newsUAE is strengthening its defences against financial crime6th April 20210The UAE Executive Office to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing is strengthening its defences against financial crime. Key changes…
Industry newsFCA launches a campaign to encourage individuals in financial services to report wrongdoing1st April 20210The FCA has launched a new campaign encouraging individuals working in financial services to report potential wrongdoing; which also includes…
Industry newsThe Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued a Notice advising art and antiquities traders that they will be held to the same standards as financial institutions29th March 20210The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Notice advising art and antiquities traders that they will be held…
Industry newsThe Financial Action Task Force is updating its Guidance on the risk-based approach to virtual assets and virtual asset service providers.26th March 20210The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has launched a public consultation to revise its guidance on its risk-based approach towards…
Industry newsTrade-based money laundering risk indicators document jointly released by FATF and Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units23rd March 20210The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units have jointly released a document on…
Plenitude newsPlenitude appoints former HSBC Managing Director Barbara Patow as Senior Advisor23rd March 2021PRESS RELEASE: London – 8:00 am, Tuesday, 23rd March, 2021: Plenitude, the Financial Crime, Risk and Compliance specialists offering advisory,…
Industry newsThe Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has released updated guidance covering their compliance and enforcement approach19th March 20210The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has released updated guidance covering their compliance and enforcement approach and how they…
Industry newsThe Financial Conduct Authority launches criminal proceedings against NatWest18th March 20210The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched criminal proceedings against NatWest for alleged money laundering offences between November 2011 and…
Industry newsEuropean Banking Authority to publish updates to Risk Factor Guidelines that accompany the 4th and 5th EU AML directives15th March 20210The European Banking Authority (EBA) will shortly publish updates to Risk Factor Guidelines that accompany the Fourth and Fifth EU…