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19 April 2024

FINANCIAL CRIME: Hackers are threatening to publish a huge stolen sanctions and financial crimes watchlist

A financially motivated criminal hacking group says it has stolen a confidential database containing millions of records that companies use for screening potential customers for links to sanctions and

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19 March 2024

HONG KONG: Hong Kong tops Asia family office rankings

Hong Kong boasts almost twice the number of family offices than its nearest rival Singapore, according to a newly published report. The study commissioned by the Hong Kong government and published by

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19 March 2024

AFRICA: African ESG bonds hit $4.4bn, says report

The value of international loan securities issued by African entities to raise funds for investments complying with Environmental, Social, and Governance principles has hit $4.4bn in 2024. According

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19 March 2024

EU: New EU rules toothless against tax avoidance by multinationals

The EU and OECD have jointly developed rules to prevent companies from exploiting differences in national legislation for financial gain. According to a new thesis at Uppsala University, however, companies

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19 March 2024

IRELAND: Confidential Memo Unveils Risks of Money Laundering & Tax Evasion in Ireland’s Golden Visa Scheme

A recent examination of Ireland’s Golden Visa program found that 90 per cent of applicants, primarily from China, lacked any clear connection to Ireland.A confidential memo from the Irish Department

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19 March 2024

CHINA: ‘Yin and yang’ contracts identified as tax evasion

China’s top judicial authorities have identified so-called “yin and yang” contracts as a type of tax evasion in a newly released legal document. The designation has been highlighted

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15 March 2024

GIBRALTAR: European Commission deletes Gibraltar from ‘high risk’ list after FATF decision

The European Commission on Thursday removed Gibraltar from its list of high-risk countries with “strategic deficiencies” in mechanisms to counter money laundering and terrorist financing. The step

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15 March 2024

EU: Hungary’s new immigration law, effective from March 1, 2024

Highlights: Hungary’s new immigration law, effective from March 1, 2024 The new Hungary’s immigration law introduced 24 residence permits, including 8 for employment-related purposes.The validity

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15 March 2024

EU: European Commission to propose transferring €27 billion of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

EU leaders intend to take an important step towards confiscating €27 billion in profits from Russia’s sovereign assets frozen in Europe to provide military aid to Ukraine. The Guardian’s

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15 March 2024

UK: UK Treasury to overhaul crypto regulations to strengthen AML measures

The UK Treasury issued a consultation paper outlining amendments to money laundering regulations, which would impact the regulation of crypto assets across various dimensions. These adjustments in registration

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