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What Have We Learned from the FinCEN Files?

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This year, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) was the victim of a massive leak of thousands of highly confidential financial documents that ultimately ended up in the hands of…

U.S. Sanctions War Escalates Amid Maduro Indictment

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Not satisfied with the degree of progress seen with regards to foreign policy initiatives with Venezuela to date, President Trump has opted for a new angle that he hopes will…

IRS to end offshore voluntary disclosure program

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Taxpayers with undisclosed foreign assets urged to come forward now The Internal Revenue Service announced on March 13, 2018 that it will begin to ramp down the 2014 Offshore Voluntary…

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How to Become A Citizen of the World

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Many of us grew up fans of the timeless board game Monopoly, a game that gave many operating professionally within the financial realm today their first taste of basic economics…

Everyday Technology Posing New Compliance Risks?

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The growth and reliance on technology in the financial realm in recent years has opened new doors for financial service enterprises across the globe to promote better, more efficient practices,…

OCC Risk Report: New Risks for U.S. Banks?

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has just released its semiannual risk report, highlighting a series of strategic, credit, operational and compliance risks facing the United…

Trending: Money laundering in Hollywood & more

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Hollywood Stars Implicated in Money Laundering Cases Despite the epic rise of the anti-money laundering (AML) movement seen across the globe since the 2008 global financial crisis, coupled with the…

Trending: U.S. aid needed to combat terror-financing? & The Weekly Roundup

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Decreased U.S. Aid = Increased Terrorism Rates? Given the wealth of easily accessible information – both credible and “alternative”— available to the majority of individuals residing in most of the…

Trending: Germany takes a gamble on Casinos & Weekly Roundup

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New Casino Laws In Germany: A Worthwhile Gamble In early May, Global RADAR reported on a growing trend in the gambling industry that has gained serious traction in much of…

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BSA News Now Annual Review for 2016

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Some people may consider that 2016 was a very bad year. News like the widespread outbreak of the Zika virus, multiple terrorist attacks, the impact of the Syrian war on…