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EU Sanctions Regarding Human Rights Violations in Russia
The European Union has enacted significant sanctions against Russia in response to human rights abuses, its aggression against Ukraine, and hybrid threats. These measures specifically target individu…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Evaluating the European AI Office's AI Literacy Practices Repository
This Episode covers the the European AI Office's repository of AI literacy practices, which is intended to help companies comply with EU regulations. It highlights limitations of the repository, such…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
The Cost of Sanctions: Impacts on Russian Imports
This research from CEPII examines the economic impact of sanctions on Russia, particularly concerning strategic and dual-use goods. Sanctions do not entirely block access to these items, but they do …
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
WGS Solicitors Fined for Money Laundering Breaches
A law firm, WGS Solicitors, and one of its partners, Bridget Catherine Miller, have been penalised by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for breaches of anti-money laundering regulations. The…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
UK Gambling: AI, Crypto, and AML Compliance Risks
FinCrime Central reports that the UK Gambling Commission is concerned about the gambling industry's AML compliance, highlighting failures in scrutinising customer data and verifying the source of fun…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Trump's Executive Order Targets Independence of Regulatory Agencies
The White House document details an executive order mandating increased Presidential oversight of independent regulatory agencies. This order seeks to ensure these agencies are accountable to the Pre…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Trump Administration's Pause on FCPA Enforcement: Implications and Analysis
A recent executive order signed by President Trump has paused future investigations and enforcement actions related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). This order directs the US Attorney Gen…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Britain's Role in Combating Global Corruption After US Retreat
The episode highlights a shift in global anti-corruption efforts, spurred by the US's recent decision to retreat from this arena. It argues that the UK must now step up, filling the void left by the …
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Hong Kong's Virtual Asset Market: An "A-S-P-I-Re" Roadmap
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has released a regulatory roadmap called "A-S-P-I-Re" to future-proof the region's virtual asset ecosystem. This framework, detailed in the documen…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
AI-Driven Crypto Fraud: Risks, Regulation, and Exchange Compliance
Criminal elements are increasingly exploiting cryptocurrency platforms, utilising sophisticated technologies like AI to perpetrate fraud and launder illicit funds. Regulators worldwide are responding…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago