Sweden Keeps Attention On The Baltics With AML Upgrades
Swedish authorities are plotting further improvements to the country’s anti-money laundering (AML) regime, doubling down …
Apple Rails Against Germany's Shock Access Reforms
German lawmakers are standing by plans to force Apple to open access to its payments …
EU: Insight: Summary of the 6th AMLD
The 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (6th AMLD) entered into force on December 2, 2018 and …
Handelsbanken Scolded Over Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing Weaknesses
Danish regulators have instructed Handelsbanken, one of the largest banking groups in the Nordics, to …
Fintech-Friendly Singapore Calls For Greater Interoperability
Singapore’s financial regulator has called for fintechs to focus on interoperable solutions, urging financial inclusion …
Remittances And Crypto Used In Stolen Card Scheme, U.S. Government Claims
U.S. officials have extradited a Russian national accused of selling stolen credit card data, with …
Bittrex Gets U.S. Approval To Unfreeze Sanctioned Users
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has granted U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex a license …
iSignthis Trades Barbs With Australian Stock Exchange Over Trading Halt
Australian payment services and identity verification provider iSignthis has triggered a feud with the country’s …
European Finance Ministers Announce Support For AML Supervisory Overhaul
Several European regulators have issued a joint letter calling for a single supervisor to combat …