Category: Global RADAR

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As Big Bank Closures Continue, Regulatory Issues Ensue

The American financial sector was shaken in the month of March following a series of major banking failures that led to the demise of several notable financial institutions, leaving many

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Crypto-Centric Ransomware Presenting New Compliance Challenges Globally

2022 was a landmark year for ransomware attacks on major businesses and government agencies both domestically and abroad, with the prevalence of high-profile attacks continuing to rise

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Corporate Transparency Act in Turmoil? Lawmakers Pressure Yellen, FinCEN Over Lack of Guidance

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been heralded as a landmark piece of financial legislation that could shape the American financial realm for decades to come. Upon its creation,

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Trending: Is African Gold Backing Russian Military Conflict?

When one thinks of the trade of precious stones and metals, diamond mining is generally what comes to mind – especially with respect to Africa. The ongoing global effort to ban the mining

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ChatGPT for Banks? As AI Grows, Security Risks Remain for Financial Sector

The trend towards heavier investment and a renewed commitment of resources to the development of machine learning and artificial intelligence-backed technologies has created a modern-day

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FCC Levies New Regulation as SIM Swap Scams, Port-Out Fraud Increases

As societal reliance on “smart” technologies has grown to encompass the entirety of the developed world, the average citizen has come under fire by fraudsters aiming to exploit the wealth of new

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Changes Forthcoming for Crypto Space, Anti-Drug Crusade as Senate Passes 2024 NDAA

In wake of a string of high-profile scandals that rocked the international cryptocurrency space to the tune of a near $2 trillion loss in global market cap, the United States government is continuing

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Record Enforcement Actions Expected Following Treasury’s Whistleblower Revamp

Over the past decade, the United States has made significant strides in upping the ante against both domestic and international money laundering

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Trending: Global AML-Related Fines Surged by 50% in 2022

The penalties issued against both domestic and international financial service providers for lapses in their money laundering defenses rose

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Trending: OFAC Increases Civil Monetary Penalties for 2023

As 2023 commences, the United States remains arguably the most significant international influencer with respect to efforts to curb money laundering

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