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CySEC

CySec has issued a Circular for the Regulated Entities in Cyprus

31/03/2017(0)
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySec) has issued a circular to remind the Regulated Entities of the following, noting the well-known principle that ignorance of the Law is no defence. ... Read More
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The Russian “Laundromat” exposed; how the complex money laundering scheme worked

23/03/2017(4)
Three years after the “Laundromat” was exposed as a criminal financial vehicle to move vast sums of money out of Russia, journalists now know how the complex scheme worked ... Read More
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Bitcoin could hit $3,000 by the end of the year after recent rally: Analyst

11/03/2017(0)
The price of bitcoin could hit $3,000 by the end of the year after recently trading above gold and hitting a fresh record high, an analyst told CNBC on ... Read More
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ESAS warn on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing risks affecting the EU financial sector

22/02/2017(0)
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) published a Joint Opinion addressed to the European Commission on the risks of money laundering (ML) and terrorist ... Read More
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Malta Gaming Authority informs on Skill Games Regulations & Fantasy Sports Ruling

04/02/2017(0)
The Skill Games Regulations (S.L. 438.11) are now in force following publication in the Government Gazette on the 24th of January 2017. In terms of these new regulations, the ... Read More
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Deutsche Bank fined $425 million; the Bank allowed traders to engage in a Money-Laundering scheme

31/01/2017(0)
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued an announcement to inform for a $425 Million fine imposed to Deutsche Bank. The Bank Allowed Traders to ... Read More
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Singaporean court convicts private banker in 1MDB money laundering case

16/12/2016(0)
Yvonne Seah Yew Foong, a former BSI SA private banker, became the second person to be convicted in Singapore’s probe into alleged money laundering linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd. ... Read More
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SFC regulator announced AML and fraud controls priorities

08/12/2016(0)
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today relaunched its Enforcement Reporter as a biannual publication which aims to provide the market with updates on the SFC’s key enforcement priorities ... Read More
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Bank fined $215 Million by DFS for violating Anti Money Laundering Laws

07/11/2016(0)
DFS Investigation Uncovers Intentional Actions to Obscure U.S. Dollar Clearing Transactions, Including Counterfeit and Falsified Invoices involving China and Russia and Omission of Information Regarding Possible U.S. Dollar Trades ... Read More
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Switzerland is easing its FinTech regulatory framework to boost its competitiveness

04/11/2016(0)
A dynamic fintech system can contribute significantly to the quality of Switzerland’s financial centre and boost its competitiveness. Against this backdrop, the Federal Council called for an easing of ... Read More
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