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Blatant and rampant crimes around the world have increased scrutiny on the efforts against money laundering and terrorism financing. From banks and insurance to law firms and money changers, the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing plays a critical role in the society. As a specialised media outlet for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), we

have been providing latest trends, intelligence and news to financial crime analysts around the world. AML-CFT gathers critical information and provides you with the justification and context in participating in efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing.

Seychelles offshore services provider highlighted in the Pandora Papers shuts down operations - ICIJ
28/03/2025

Seychelles offshore services provider highlighted in the Pandora Papers shuts down operations - ICIJ

The country’s Financial Services Authority has revoked the licenses of Alpha Consulting after a Finance Uncovered investigation into the provider’s business of creating anonymous U.K. shell companies.

The FATF global financial crime watchdog removes Philippines from 'grey' list | Reuters
24/02/2025

The FATF global financial crime watchdog removes Philippines from 'grey' list | Reuters

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money laundering watchdog, said on Friday it had removed the Philippines from its 'grey' list of countries under increased scrutiny, while it added Laos and Nepal to that list.

HSBC touts 50% increase in suspicious transactions intercepted in past year | South China Morning Post
24/01/2025

HSBC touts 50% increase in suspicious transactions intercepted in past year | South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s largest lender prepares to launch a new alert system, as it works to educate consumers about potential scams.

Singapore police helped in Interpol’s largest anti-human trafficking op; over 3,200 victims rescued | The Straits Times
27/11/2024

Singapore police helped in Interpol’s largest anti-human trafficking op; over 3,200 victims rescued | The Straits Times

Some victims were forced by syndicates to work at scam centres. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Singapore Recovers Billions of Dollars in Money Laundering Case | OCCRP
27/11/2024

Singapore Recovers Billions of Dollars in Money Laundering Case | OCCRP

Assets worth nearly $2.03 billion have been surrendered in Singapore’s largest money laundering case, as 17 suspects remain out of reach of authorities.

De-banking conundrum: right to bank vs a bank’s right to choose - FTAdviser
26/11/2024

De-banking conundrum: right to bank vs a bank’s right to choose - FTAdviser

The term ‘de-banking’ sprang into the public consciousness last year following Coutts’ decision to

Open registers are only way to stop dirty money that underpins crime | Margaret Hodge and Andrew Mitchell | The Guardian...
26/11/2024

Open registers are only way to stop dirty money that underpins crime | Margaret Hodge and Andrew Mitchell | The Guardian

We know too well that overseas territories and crown dependencies play a pivotal role in helping crooks and tax dodgers

US regulators warn bankers about intensified focus on financial crime | Reuters
26/11/2024

US regulators warn bankers about intensified focus on financial crime | Reuters

U.S. regulators warned bankers on Wednesday that the government will continue to beef up efforts to fight money laundering and enforce know-your-customer rules.

Singapore broadens scope of mutual legal assistance for cross-border crime under new law www.singaporelawwatch.sg
25/11/2024

Singapore broadens scope of mutual legal assistance for cross-border crime under new law www.singaporelawwatch.sg

Singapore's law enforcement agencies will be able to enforce confiscation orders made by any competent foreign authority and take evidence from persons under foreign investigation, among other legal changes passed in Parliament on Monday (Nov 11). These are part of efforts to improve the Republic’...

How shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime
25/11/2024

How shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime

The predicate crime of fraud is a growing global trend. Here, Directors from Moody’s discuss how shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime

FinCEN regulations that are combatting corruption and impacting the real estate industry | Reuters
25/11/2024

FinCEN regulations that are combatting corruption and impacting the real estate industry | Reuters

Robert M. Steeg of Steeg Law Firm LLC discusses FinCEN's Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) program which has detailed, technical reporting requirements for corporations and limited liability companies as well as partnerships that own real estate.

Billion-dollar money laundering case: 15 of 17 foreigners who fled Singapore agree to surrender S$1.85b of assets - CNA
18/11/2024

Billion-dollar money laundering case: 15 of 17 foreigners who fled Singapore agree to surrender S$1.85b of assets - CNA

They have also been barred from returning to Singapore.

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