Category: Sanctions

GENIUS Act Passed! What it means for AML in USA?

The GENIUS Act establishes the first U.S. federal framework for stablecoins, embedding stringent anti‑money laundering, sanctions compliance, and oversight measures...

25 July 2025

Middle East Charities Under Scrutiny: When Zakat and Donations Turn Criminal

An investigative analysis of how Zakat and charity networks in the Middle East are exploited for money laundering, with regulatory...

17 July 2025

Beneficial Ownership Transparency In UK Overseas Territories And Crown Dependencies

An in-depth analysis of beneficial ownership transparency reforms across British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, comparing them to UK standards.

20 June 2025

Saudi Arabia: Enforcement, Sanctions & Anti‑Financial Crime Initiatives  

An in-depth look at how Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority is driving enforcement, sanctions, and financial crime detection through regulatory...

12 June 2025

AML Compliance in UAE’s Gold & Precious Metals Sector

Explore AML compliance in the UAE’s gold and precious metals sector, highlighting risks, reforms, and regulatory developments

6 June 2025

Trade-Based Money Laundering in Asia and the Middle East: Shadow Exports, Over-Invoicing and Emerging Risks

Explore how shadow exports and over-invoicing are fueling trade-based money laundering across Asia and the Middle East, exploiting customs, banks,...

16 May 2025

Tariff Policies Shift: 5-Key Impact On US-India Trade And How RegTech Can Help

Explore the impact of new US and India tariff policies on global trade and compliance. Learn how RegTech solutions can...

28 March 2025

Money Laundering in Saudi Arabia: Current Laws, Regulations, and the Growing Role of RegTech  

Explore Saudi Arabia's anti-money laundering laws, key challenges, and the rising role of RegTech in ensuring compliance. Learn how financial...

21 March 2025

FATF Plenary February 2025: Key Outcomes And Strategic Initiatives

The article analyzes the recently convened FATF Plenary February 2025 and its key updates, outcomes and initiatives

3 March 2025

AMFI Guidelines for AML, CFT, and KYC in India: Key Policies for Mutual Funds

The article analyzes AMFI's guidelines on AML, CFT, and KYC, highlighting key recommendations for enhancing compliance and financial integrity in...

23 December 2024