While Turkey has been an ally to Western countries since the mid-20th century, recent geopolitical developments have created tensions with the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), and the European Union (EU). Turkey is a member of several global […]
On June 30, 2021, FinCEN published the first U.S. government-wide list of national priorities for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). FinCEN collaborated with the staff of several offices in the Department of the […]
Geopolitical developments in and around Ukraine, including the invasion of Crimea in 2014, have generated a significant amount of international concern in recent years. Many Western governments have responded to these developments by introducing economic sanctions against Russia and Ukraine. […]
Finland has one of the largest per capita economies in the European Union and attracts a range of foreign business interests. As a trade hub, Finland also deals with threats to its financial system as criminals seek to exploit vulnerabilities […]
Numerous countries have imposed sanctions against Myanmar in response to its government’s violent suppression of pro-democratic movements, institutional corruption, and human rights abuses. Also known as ‘Burma’, Myanmar has struggled with internal conflict since the mid-20th century: after it gained […]
Germany is the European Union’s largest economy and attracts wealth and investment interests from around the world. Unfortunately, as a business hub, Germany is also a popular target for criminals who seek to exploit its financial system to launder illegal […]
One of the largest and wealthiest economies in Europe and the world, Denmark is home to a diversity of business interests including numerous international enterprise organizations. While Denmark’s status as a business hub has contributed to economic growth, it also […]
Financial technology has transformed the modern financial landscape, harnessing global internet connectivity to deliver innovative new products and services and improve customer experiences. However, the benefits of fintech have been accompanied by considerable compliance risks as criminals use advances in […]
Many Western governments have issued economic sanctions against Russia as a way to address breaches of international law and human rights abuses. Russia has also been sanctioned for its attempts to undermine democratic elections in the United States and in […]
As it seeks to exercise political power on a global scale, China is increasingly using its economic sanctions program to achieve foreign policy and economic objectives. China sanctions activity reflects Beijing’s desire to respond to Western sanctions – in particular […]
New Zealand has an advanced, highly globalized economy and relies on a wide range of international trading partners in Australia, East Asia, North America, and the European Union. In order to protect its economy and maintain public confidence in its […]
Fintech is a diverse and growing financial sector. As innovations change the fintech money laundering landscape, regulators must adapt to keep pace with fintech regulation, introducing new compliance measures to meet the challenge of emerging technologies and criminal methodologies. The elevated […]
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