The COP 26 climate change conference in Glasgow this November reminded us all about the importance of taking care of our planet. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities have become
The head of Mexico’s financial intelligence unit was replaced on Monday, 8th November 2021. According to the Mexican government, a large amount of cash was found in possession of guests
On 12th November, the FCA reported a fine of over £600,000 to Sunrise Brokers LLP for deficient anti-money laundering systems and controls. This is the second case brought by the
In the latest report by the ICIJ, the leaked records continue to expose billions of dollars of spending by the rich and famous celebrities and politicians, oligarchs and other members
On 18 October 2021, the US Treasury published its 2021 Sanctions Review. The review concluded that: The “operational architecture” of US sanctions must be adapted and modernised to consider emerging
On October 21, 2021, the FATF added Jordan, Mali, and Turkey to its list of the Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring and removed Botswana and Mauritius. The FATF’s list of High-Risk
On 1st November, In response to Afghanistan’s Taliban takeover in August, OFSI updated its Charity Sector Guidance. The Taliban takeover created a complex situation where people subject to financial sanctions
The European Union amended the criteria for its Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions regime, adding “planning, directing, sponsoring or participating in attacks… against medical personnel or humanitarian personnel” to
ECOWAS Economic Community of West African States, following its 7 November 2021 summit, announced the imposition of sanctions on Mali (travel ban and asset freeze) on the Malian transition authorities,
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