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European Banks Pay for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
December 15, 2022

A string of fines is shining a light on anti-money laundering failures at European banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Backlog Forces Resignation of Germany’s Anti-Money Laundering Head
December 15, 2022

The leader of German’s anti-money laundering office has reportedly resigned. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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Santander Hit With $132M Fine for AML Failures
December 09, 2022

The FCA has fined Santander over 107.7 million pounds ($132.2 million) for AML failures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Jyske Bank Accused of AML Violations by Danish Regulators
November 28, 2022

Danish regulators have reported Jyske Bank for possible anti-money laundering (AML) violations.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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New AML Measures a ‘Tectonic Shift’ in EU Approach to Combating Financial Crime
November 20, 2022

In the latest changes to the European Union’s (EU) anti-money laundering (AML) framework, the European Commission (EC) is finalizing the details of a package of proposals to strengthen the block’s ability to counter financial crime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Korean Regulators to Probe Stablecoin, Money Laundering Link
October 24, 2022

In a bid to stop money launderers, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is planning a probe into the amount of stablecoins being used on crypto exchanges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Credit Suisse Settles French Tax Case for $235M
October 24, 2022

Credit Suisse will pay 238 million euros ($235 million) to settle a tax fraud and money laundering case in France. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Swiss Government Proposes Registry of Company Ownership
October 12, 2022

In a move that signals a major change for Switzerland’s financial services industry, the Swiss government intends to establish a central registry to track ownership of legal entities. To that end, the cabinet requested that the finance ministry draft proposals by mid-2023 that could make...

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FINRA Debuts Tougher Money Laundering Rules
September 30, 2022

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a Wall Street regulator, has issued new guidance for broker-dealers on the penalties they could face for violating anti-money laundering (AML) rules, eliminating the cap on fines for bigger companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...