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5th money laundering directive

5AMLD Implementation Remains Patchy The EU’s 5th Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) was scheduled for translation into national law by 10 January 2020. Just over a year later, and after another update to the EU money laundering directive under the 6MLD, […]

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a federal law intended to prevent US citizens from bribing the government officials of foreign countries. The FCPA was enacted by Congress in 1977 in response to revelations by the Securities and […]

BIS entity list

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) list, also known as the ‘BIS Entity List’, sets out the specific foreign persons (including businesses, research institutions, government organizations, and other legal entities) that are subject to US government licensing and sanctions […]

US challenger banks compliance: American flag on pole

In a changing financial landscape, challenger banks are disrupting the space occupied by traditional banks and financial institutions by offering an array of innovative digital services delivered online. In the United States, recent uptake of challenger bank services has been […]

Monetary Authority of Singapore

Understanding the Monetary Authority of Singapore Omnibus Act: What You Need To Know On 21st July 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched its Consultation Paper on the New Omnibus Act for the Financial Sector, setting out proposals for […]

One of the most significant events in the anti-money laundering history of the USA took place with the enactment of the 2020 AML Act (AMLA) on 1 January 2021.  AMLA’s passage was not without obstacles. Congress was forced to override […]

Cryptocurrencies or crypto-assets have gained a lot of popularity over the past few years. In particular, during the latter part of 2017 market capitalizations for many of the more prominent cryptocurrencies reached all-time highs. Along with their increased popularity, cryptocurrencies […]

5amld and art trade

The European Union’s Fifth Anti Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) came into force across all member states on 10 January 2020. The directive set out a range of requirements and amendments to EU AML legislation, including the introduction of a legal […]