ARCHIVE September2018
UK Real Estate and the fight against Financial Crime
International Monetary Fund (IMF) research has estimated that the amount of money laundered, globally, in one year could be between 2 to 5% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), equivalent to $800 […]
Why Berlin is becoming Europe’s number one tech hub
Discover why startups are making the move from London and the UK to Europe’s thriving Silicon Allee. Young creators, entrepreneurs and founders are flocking to the German capital to be part of […]
Dutch bank ING settles money laundering probe
Dutch prosecutors on Tuesday said banking giant ING has paid 775 million euros to settle a criminal investigation over money laundering and corruption. “ING Bank NV in Amsterdam has accepted a settlement […]
FINANCIAL CRIME WAVE – STANDARD CHARTERED FACES SANCTIONS SCRUTINY, U.K. OWNERSHIP ONUS, AND MORE
Enforcement After years of reporting AML investigations by U.S., U.K, Standard Chartered could face more fines for Iran sanctions violations Standard Chartered Plc has already paid a painful penalty for secretly moving billions […]
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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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