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UK FCA Financial Crime Guide consultation: more obligations, or old news?

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As financial crime compliance pressures grow, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) continues to emphasise the significance of its Financial Crime Guide (FCG) as part of the overarching regulatory framework for financial...more

J.S. Held

AI in Fraud Investigations, Trends in International Financial Crimes & Fraud in ESG Matters: Perspectives From Spain

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Forensic services in Spain are robust, but still have room for growth compared to other markets, especially with respect to the market in the United Kingdom. Growth in the legal marketplace will come through the proliferation...more

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Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update 8 - 14 Mar 2024

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There were some key publications this week in relation to financial crime, including a Commission request for the EBA to advise on standards and guidelines under the future AML/CFT framework in Europe and, in the UK, an HMT...more

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Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update 23-29 Feb 2024

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Amongst the broad range of updates this week, at international level, the FSB published its thematic peer review on MMF Reforms and the BCBS published the outcomes of its meeting held on 28 and 29 February, including that it...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd Forum on Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight - October 17th - 18th, New York, NY

With so many new, emerging risks coming to the forefront, ACI is excited to announce our Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight. Unlike other conferences, this highly anticipated event stands apart...more

K2 Integrity

FINCast Ep. 36 – Regulators’ Roundtable to Forecast 2023

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On FINCast Episode 36, Juan Zarate hosts a roundtable discussion with K2 Integrity’s Mariano Federici, Bryan Stirewalt, and Emma Walker to discuss what they are watching for 2023 in the financial crime and sanctions...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OFAC issues extended counter-terrorism GL and amended FAQ

On January 12, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Counter Terrorism General License (GL) 21B, “Authorizing Limited Safety and Environmental Transactions Involving Certain...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OFAC issues and amends Iran-related FAQ

On January 11, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published an Iran-related frequently asked question (FAQ) and amended several other Iran-related FAQs. ...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Financial Crimes Makes Debut in FINRA Annual Priorities Preview

FINRA punctuated its annual post-New Year’s Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the “Report”), by including a new target category “Financial Crimes.” The inclusion of this category is noteworthy not...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OFAC issues Venezuela-related general license for some transactions

On January 9, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued Venezuela-related General License (GL) 31B, “Certain Transactions Involving the IV Venezuelan National Assembly and Certain Other Persons.”...more

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UK Financial Conduct Authority Acts to Improve Financial Crime Issues at Challenger Banks

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has published the findings of its multi-firm review into financial crime controls at challenger banks. The FCA undertook the review in 2021 in response to the 2020 National Risk Assessment...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

UK Quarterly Review: Business Crime, Investigations, and Regulatory Enforcement - December 2021

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In the final Quarterly Review of 2021, we reflect on a year that has seen the UK acclimatise to life outside of the EU, whilst, like the rest of the world, contending with the difficulties brought on by the global coronavirus...more

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Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for October 2021

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Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and case developments from the past month,...more

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Trade Matters - November 2021

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1. New Cybersecurity Export Controls From BIS Go Into Effect in January - The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has released an interim final rule establishing new export controls on certain cybersecurity items and...more

K2 Integrity

Best Practices in Internal Lists Maintenance for Financial Crimes Compliance

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Financial institutions employ screening—using lists of names, entities, persons, or countries derived from various sanctions or prohibited persons lists to identify possible legal restrictions (e.g., sanctions), fraud, or...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 15th Flagship Conference on U.S. Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance - December 7th - 8th, Washington, DC

LIVE and IN-PERSON ACI’s Flagship Conference in December! ACI’s 15th Flagship Conference on U.S. Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance is North America’s largest and most comprehensive conference on economic...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] London Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - November 17th - 18th, London, United Kingdom

Practical Guidance to Staying Compliant with Multiple Regimes - 10th London Forum on Global Economic Sanctions will return on November 17-18, 2021, IN PERSON! This program will provide you with all the current...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

UK Quarterly Review: Business Crime, Investigations, And Regulatory Enforcement - June 2021

In our Quarterly Review, we bring you important UK developments relating to business crime, investigations, and regulatory enforcement from the last three months. With this month marking half a year since the UK left the EU,...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Conference] Navigating Russia Sanctions Complexities - September 27th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Unravel the multiple layers of primary and secondary Russia Sanctions and strengthen your analytical decision-making process. The Russia sanctions landscape continues to evolve in many significant ways. ACI’s 4th...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] U.S. Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance - April 28th - 29th, 9:00 am - 4:45 pm EDT

The 14th Annual Advanced Forum on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance will take place in a virtual format on April 28 – 29, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time. This is a ‘must-attend’ event for senior executives and...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] European Summit on Economic Sanctions Risk & Compliance - February 22nd - 24th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm GMT

C5’s Virtual European Forum on Economic Sanctions Risk and Compliance (formerly London Forum on Global Economic Sanctions) returns in February 2021 to provide you with the current state of economic sanctions restrictions....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] 11th Annual New York Forum on Economic Sanctions - December 2nd - 3rd, 8:30 am - 3:45 pm EST

ACI’s Virtual New York Forum on Economic Sanctions is North America’s largest and most comprehensive conference on economic sanctions, their enforcement and compliance. It is now being delivered in an interactive virtual...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] Global Economic Sanctions Forum for Canadian Operations - November 19th, 8:50 am - 5:30 pm EDT

The Canadian Institute is proud to announce the Virtual 6th Annual Forum on Economic Sanctions For Canadian Operations taking place virtually on November 19, 2020. This program offers a full day of up to the minute analysis...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] Navigating Russia Sanctions Complexities - November 9th - 10th, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm EST

In light of continued demand for dedicated Russia sanctions content, ACI and C5 are delighted to hold the 3rd Navigating Russia Sanctions Complexities, this year in a virtual format. This highly anticipated event is...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Webinar] C5’s Virtual Berlin Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - September 14th - 16th, 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm CEST

C5's Virtual 14th Berlin Forum on Global Economic Sanctions is next week. Navigating the rapidly changing sanctions landscape and staying compliant is hard. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from the most experienced...more

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