Veikkaus, Paf Feel Pain With Responsible Gambling Measures
Scandinavian gambling operators Veikkaus and Paf are expecting a hit to profits from responsible gambling …
Central Bank Digital Currency Presents Regulatory Dilemma
Questions remain about how central bank digital currency would be treated from a regulatory standpoint, …
Finland: Legislative Changes to Anti-Money Laundering Legal Framework Come into Force
On April 30, 2019, a series of acts, either newly introduced in their entirety or …
ECA Backs Facial Recognition, Collaboration To Bolster Casino Security
Europe’s biggest casino industry group, the European Casino Association (ECA), believes collaboration among its members …
Finland Addresses FATF Criticism With Money Laundering Reshuffle
Finland will bolster its anti-money laundering (AML) department and implement a more stringent risk-based approach …
Finland: FATF Mutual Evaluation Report Recommends Intensifying Measures to Combat Money Laundering
On April 16, 2019, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), after a comprehensive review of …
Finnish Health Agency Calls For Gambling Ad Restrictions
Finland's National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is calling for restrictions on gambling advertisements …
Finland: Financial Regulator Announces Commencement of Application Period for Banks Seeking Exemption from Fall-Back
On March 28, 2019, the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) announced the commencement of the …
Survey Of Banks Suggests Slow Start To API Testing
An independent survey of European banks has suggested that a significant number will miss the …