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OPINION: FATF chief David Lewis comments on Emirates ‘grey listing’ speculation, describes how consensus at the Task Force is blocked

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2021: The People and Key Events of A Year in Review; Europe’s AML Action plan finally lands, FATF Grey Lists plus scandals galore

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ANALYSIS: Janet Yellen revealed how far dirty money has infiltrated the US financial system – how big is the problem?

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SUSTAINABILITY: Climate change debate ‘overlooks’ the impact of environmental crime and dirty money, says FATF President

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‘PATHETIC’: Britain ‘losing its reputation as a trusted jurisdiction’ MP claims in damning review of country’s AML defences

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CASE STUDY: How the terror events of past decades remains motivating force that drives Italy’s continuing efforts to stamp out financial crime

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Weak AML laws in Australia ‘locking citizens out of their own home’, Transparency International tells Senate hearing

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INSIGHT: The fight against financial crime and money laundering enjoying ‘moment in the sun,’ says Acting Head of EBA’s AML Unit; role of Compliance Officers being recognised as EU puts laws and resources in place

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DFSA to host webinar on navigating digital assets regulation in the DIFC
DFSA
April 7, 2025
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) will host a webinar, exploring the evolving regulation of digital assets in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC): This webinar will bring together speakers from the DFSA, DIFC Innovation Hub, and Karm Legal Consultants to provide insights on the current regulatory landscape, recent updates, and the role of innovation in shaping the future of digital assets.
29 arrested and 26 tonnes of illegal plant protection products seized in France and Spain
Europol
April 7, 2025
Law enforcement from France and Spain, supported by Europol, have arrested 29 members of a criminal organisation for selling illegal plant protection products. The investigation revealed that the gang had sold 25 tonnes of these products, mainly in France. Investigators estimate that the suspects earned more than EUR 5 million from their illicit activities.
SFC sets out staking guidance for licensed virtual asset trading platforms and authorised virtual asset funds
Securities and Futures Commission
April 7, 2025
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today provided regulatory guidance respectively to licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) on their provision of staking services, and to SFC-authorised funds with exposure to virtual assets (VA Funds) on their engagement in staking . In setting out its regulatory approach, the SFC recognises the potential benefits of staking in enhancing the security of blockchain networks and allowing investors to earn yields on virtual assets within a regulated market environment. The latest guidance allows VATPs to expand product and service offerings, one of the five pillars set out in the SFC’s “ASPIRe” roadmap to develop Hong Kong’s virtual asset ecosystem

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Category: Opinion

OPINION: FATF chief David Lewis comments on Emirates ‘grey listing’ speculation, describes how consensus at the Task Force is blocked

EXCLUSIVE: Europe’s top finance official on why the bloc needs the AML Authority operating ‘as soon as possible’ to tackle its €100BN dirty money problem

2021: The People and Key Events of A Year in Review; Europe’s AML Action plan finally lands, FATF Grey Lists plus scandals galore

ANALYSIS: Janet Yellen revealed how far dirty money has infiltrated the US financial system – how big is the problem?

SUSTAINABILITY: Climate change debate ‘overlooks’ the impact of environmental crime and dirty money, says FATF President

‘PATHETIC’: Britain ‘losing its reputation as a trusted jurisdiction’ MP claims in damning review of country’s AML defences

CASE STUDY: How the terror events of past decades remains motivating force that drives Italy’s continuing efforts to stamp out financial crime

Weak AML laws in Australia ‘locking citizens out of their own home’, Transparency International tells Senate hearing

INSIGHT: The fight against financial crime and money laundering enjoying ‘moment in the sun,’ says Acting Head of EBA’s AML Unit; role of Compliance Officers being recognised as EU puts laws and resources in place

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DFSA to host webinar on navigating digital assets regulation in the DIFC

29 arrested and 26 tonnes of illegal plant protection products seized in France and Spain

SFC sets out staking guidance for licensed virtual asset trading platforms and authorised virtual asset funds

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