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NEWS: MONEYVAL eases oversight of Hungary after improved supervision of virtual assets

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REPORT: MONEYVAL said that following today's improved rating, Hungary “has been granted removal from the fifth-round follow-up process, as per MONEYVAL’s rules of procedure”. File photo shows Victor Orban, the Hungarian Prime Minister chatting with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

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By Paul O’Donoghue

MONEYVAL is easing its oversight of Hungary after the nation improved its approach to regulating money laundering and digital assets.

In a report issued today MONEYVAL (the Council of Europe anti-money laundering committee) said the nation improved some of its compliance with recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

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NEWS: U.S. can prosecute Turkish bank in Iran sanctions case, appeals court rules

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INSIGHT: Diffused accountability at the likes of TD Bank prevents executives from being charged

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