In the fast-moving world of maritime sanctions, marine insurers and P&I clubs play a critical role in safeguarding the industry against risk. But with regulators tightening expectations and sanctions regimes growing ever more complex, it is no longer enough to rely on standard compliance approaches. Two areas that stand out as particularly important are: Bridging […]
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With geopolitical tensions continuing to run high globally in wake of growing sanctions and tariff threats, the global financial sector has remained under intense regulatory pressure. In spite of the risks for non-compliance, significant breaches in anti-money laundering (AML) protocols by financial institutions, as well as shortcomings in sanctions compliance by our international counterparts continue […]
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As the global crusade on financial crime continues worldwide, several significant developments in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorism financing (CFT) took place domestically last week, underscoring enforcement efforts taken by the U.S. government as part of its intensified focus on sanctions compliance and illicit financial activities, particularly involving foreign entities seeking to exploit vulnerabilities […]
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Startups and small banks often face the same risks as larger financial institutions. They can become targets for financial crimes like money laundering, fraud, or terrorism financing. These risks are serious and can be costly. Many small banks think that sanctions screening is only for large institutions. But this is far from true. The need […]
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Startups thrive on speed. Fintechs even more so. There’s always pressure to launch quickly, land users, and scale fast. But in the rush to build and grow, it’s easy to overlook the quiet but serious risks that come with handling money—or even just user data connected to financial activity. Compliance often stays in the back […]
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In a surprising turn of events, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced its decision to lift long-standing financial sanctions on Tornado Cash, a notorious cryptocurrency mixing service that anonymizes transactions on the Ethereum blockchain. The decision, announced on March 21, 2025, marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for privacy-focused […]
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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 see greater results in
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With the United States reinforcing stringent sanctions against Iran during the presidency of Donald Trump, many expected the economy of the embattled country
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The latest episode in the ongoing saga between the United States and North Korea saw the East Asian country recently become designated
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As financial institutions (FI’s) continue to place a premium on financial security and subsequently a reduction of reputational risk and other repercussions,
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