In Depth: Researchers Shine Light On Cryptocurrency And Money Laundering
Criminal groups are using cryptocurrencies in conjunction with prepaid cards, bank accounts and gambling services …
Italy: Central Bank Publishes Information Regarding Adequate Customer Verification to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
On July 30, 2019, the Bank of Italy published provisions on the subject of adequate …
UK: NCA Publishes SARs Reporter Booklet
On August 1, 2019, the UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) published the SARs Reporter Booklet, …
Lithuania: IMF Publishes Article IV Consultation and Approved Staff Report on Lithuania's Economic Developments
On August 1, 2019, the Bank of Lithuania announced in a press release the publication …
Brussels' Money Laundering Proposals Met With Scepticism
The European Commission’s plans to change EU anti-money laundering rules from directives into regulations will …
European Commission Issues Communication on Third-Country Equivalence Measures for Financial Services
On July 29, 2019, the European Commission published a communication titled “Equivalence in the area …
Fed Up EU Commission Backs Legal Shift On Money Laundering Directives
The European Commission has thrown its weight behind a move to make EU anti-money laundering …
Netherlands: Ministry of Finance Consults on Draft Law on Amendments to the Money Laundering Prevention and Financing of Terrorism Act
On July 19, 2019, the Dutch Ministry of Finance published a consultation on draft law …
The 4th AMLD: Tracking the Implementation at EU and Country Levels
The 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (Directive (EU) 2015/849), also known as the 4th AMLD, has …