As we approach the two-year anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the effects of the military conflict continue reverberate on the global financial system. Economic sanctions levied by dozens of major powers around the world have rained down on Russia and Crimea in wake of the onset of the Russo-Ukrainian war, creating a uniquely […]
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In recent years, several groundbreaking changes to U.S. domestic and foreign policy initiatives have been brought about as annual provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). With the 2024 iteration of the bill passing through Congress and ultimately signed into law by President Biden in late December, the NDAA has continued its attempts to […]
Read More The passing of the landmark U.S. Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) as part of the greater National Defense Authorization Act in 2021 created a major ripple effect on the American financial realm, one that’s impact is truly beginning to be felt as 2023 draws to a close. Arguably the most significant aspect of the CTA is […]
Read More In wake of the ongoing turmoil developing abroad, the United States government officially enacted its intervention strategy against the radical Hamas militant organization. While the U.S. Treasury Department and many of its counterparts already had long-standing sanctions in place barring the extremist group from the international banking system, the group was discovered to have been […]
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Over the last week the world has been forced to watch in horror as yet more of violence has erupted in the Middle East – this time spurred on by an unprecedented attack led by the notorious Islamist militant/terrorist group Hamas against multiple Israeli towns beginning on October 7th . The unprovoked terror attacks coined […]
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The long-awaited Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is officially in effect as of January 1st, requiring beneficial ownership reporting for both American and foreign companies. The very goal of the CTA is in its name: transparency. Given the increasing prevalence of financial crime seen domestically and abroad, the United States is seeking to expose criminal and […]
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The appeal of gambling and wagering on sporting events has enthralled both American citizens as well as their international counterparts for decades. The potential to “hit it big” has drawn individuals from all walks of life to an industry that has long been tied to nefarious financial activity, and one that continues to pose legitimate […]
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The United States Treasury Department – the bureau of the U.S. government tasked with promoting the country’s economic growth and maintaining financial security – has already proposed a number of new measures in 2024 aimed at closing loopholes in domestic legislation that remain susceptible to crime. Earlier this year, Global RADAR chronicled the Financial Crimes […]
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In today’s interconnected digital landscape, there are many easy to access software platforms that offer support tools for individuals or entities to help with all sorts of business activities from project management to design labs. Maybe you work for an organisation that is one of these companies. Amid the useful tools these platforms offer to […]
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Canadian multinational banking and financial services staple TD Bank is bracing themselves for a potential regulatory storm the likes of which they have never encountered. Reports emerged last week indicating that the financial giant is currently battling claims that their domestic operations are riddled with anti-money laundering-related deficiencies, with the firm expected to face multiple […]
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