AML & Compliance Blog: Regulatory Insights | Global RADAR

Global RADAR Blog

FinCEN Names Mexican Casinos Operating on Behalf of Sinaloa Cartel As Primary Money Laundering Concern

FinCEN Names Mexican Casinos Operating on Behalf of Sinaloa Cartel As Primary Money Laundering Concern

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) – the bureau tasked with collecting and analyzing financial information to combat domestic and international money laundering and terror financing activity –  recently took decisive action against Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa Cartel, designating various transactions involving 10 Mexico-based gambling establishments tied to the group as a class of transaction of “primary money laundering concern” under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act.

Read More
the-potential-impact-of-cryptocurrency-on-the-remittance-industry

Weekly Roundup: Regs & Risks

Increased vigilance and follow-up enforcement efforts by global governmental bodies and regulatory agencies – coupled with the efforts of financial institutions on the frontlines of the war on illicit finance – remain arguably the most vital pieces of the puzzle to stop the growth of transnational financial crime. Last week was a busy one in […]

Read More
Cyber Technology

Agentic AI: Leading the Regulatory Revolution

In the high-stakes world of regulatory compliance, operational efficiency is everything. Within this space, maintaining thorough oversight and the appropriate checks-and-balances – specifically when dealing in high-value domestic and international transactions – is often the difference in avoiding costly fines and sanctions, reputational damage, and in some cases, even complete shutdowns for financial service providers […]

Read More