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Ireland introduces new anti-money laundering rules target gambling industry
New anti-money laundering rules are set to be introduced in Ireland as part of a wide-reaching nationwide crackdown. The Irish Government is aiming to target attempts by criminal gangs and…
Crypto firms launch coalition to promote market integrity
A group of major cryptocurrency firms including Coinbase, Circle, Anchorage Digital and Huobi Global are forming a new coalition aimed at cracking…
Court says Credit Suisse faces $45.5 million claim in money-laundering case
Swiss prosecutors are pursuing around 42.4 million Swiss francs ($45.5 million) in compensation from Credit Suisse in a money-laundering trial due to…
Wendel to buy anti-money laundering company ACAMS for $500 mln
French investment company Wendel has agreed to buy ACAMS, a company which provides training and certifications for anti-money laundering and financial crime…
Record 1298 new cases reported / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 28 December 2021
Albert Fenech, one of Malta's top cardiologists as well as a former MP, died on Tuesday aged 70. Fenech was reportedly found…
Our duty to protect a 30-year industry – Daniel Bilocca
That Malta is a greylisted country is no news. What will make news is a solution that puts Malta back on the…
‘Malta still offers a mature iGaming ecosystem’: Managing risk for a stronger sector
While the greylisting of Malta has undoubtedly made an impact, Malta still offers a mature iGaming ecosystem with strong knowledge and expertise…
Tax amnesty to defaulters puts Malta’s efforts to fight tax crime at risk – MIA
The Malta Institute of Accountants has noted with disapproval the introduction of Legal Notice 419 of 2021, which allows taxpayers to offset…
US judge dismisses most money laundering charges against Maduro ally Saab
A U.S. judge in Florida on Monday dismissed money laundering counts against Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, but…
British police seize record $408 million haul of cryptocurrency
British police have seized record hauls of cryptocurrency totalling 294 million pounds ($408 million) as part of an investigation into money laundering…