ARCHIVE June2017
Strengthened EU rules to tackle money laundering, tax avoidance and terrorism financing enter into force
The Juncker Commission has made the fight against tax avoidance, money laundering and terrorism financing one of its priorities. Today, the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive enters into force. It strengthens the existing […]
How to Find Your Next Cryptocurrency Investment
The advent of Bitcoin and its stellar rise over the last few years has investors pouring their money into cryptocurrencies by the millions. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects achieved impressive returns, as well as dramatic declines. Now, […]
Financial institutions say biggest threat of financial crime stems from cyberspace
Banking and investment management professionals think that the biggest threat of financial crime now stems from cyberspace, according to new research. A survey of nearly 200 senior professionals working in retail banks, investment banks and […]
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Egypt authorities refuse identity documents in attempt to pressure dissidents to return: Human Rights Watch – JURIST
Authorities in Egypt have refused to issue and renew essential identity documents needed by those living outside the country, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) Monday. The refusals are allegedly part of attempts […]
Tunisia court should quash convictions against homosexuality, says Amnesty International – JURIST
Amnesty International Sunday called for a Tunisian lower court to quash convictions against two LGBTQ+ individuals who were convicted for homosexuality.A transgender woman and gay man were arrested along with six others […]
Kraken Staking Services Banned in the US – A Win For Investors or a Step Too Far?
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Kraken, has felt the wrath of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following its failure to register its staking-as-a-service program. We reached out to the industry […]
EU and UN announce monetary support for Rwanda in evacuating refugees from Libya – JURIST
The EU Delegation in Rwanda Thursday announced an aid package valued at € 22 million to the Rwandan government in support of the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) operated by the UN Refugee […]
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