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Risk-based AML rules proposed for supervised banks in US
The US Federal Reserve has proposed a rule requiring supervised banks to develop and establish risk assessment processes directing more attention and resources toward higher-risk customers and activities.
Jul 17


Czech Republic Crypto Laws 2026: Rules for Investors and Businesses
The cornerstone of Czech crypto regulation is the Digitalization of the Financial Markets Act (also known as the Digital Finance Act), unanimously passed by parliament in December 2024 and signed into law by President Petr Pavel in February 2025. This domestic legislation work...
Jul 17


FATF Warns Billions Laundered Through Crypto by Organised Crime
In its latest targeted review on virtual assets and illicit finance, the Paris-based intergovernmental body said crypto-enabled crime has become more “complex and interconnected” over the past year, posing significant and ongoing challenges for regulators, financial institutio...
Jul 17


Former TD Bank Employees Sentenced to Prison for Money Laundering
According to a DOJ statement covered by financial news outlets, both individuals were based in New York and worked at TD Bank before their alleged conduct came to light. One former employee received a 46‑month prison term for enabling a money laundering network to move million...
Jul 17


FINTRAC Flags North Korea, Iran, Russia as High-Risk Transactions
The designation stems from ministerial directives issued under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA). FINTRAC acts as Canada’s FIU, receiving, analysing and disseminating financial intelligence to law enforcement and national security a...
Jul 17


Proud to Partner: Prudent is an Official Games Partner for the World Police and Fire Games Perth 2027!
We have some incredibly exciting news to share! Prudent has officially stepped up as an Official Games Partner for the upcoming World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2027. From March 12 to 21, 2027, the vibrant city of Perth, Western Australia, will welcome more than 8,500 extraordinary athletes representing over 70 countries. Known as the "Games of Heroes," this massive multi-sport event celebrates the honor, athleticism, and dedication of active and retired first responders—in
Jul 17


Licence of employment agency revoked
勞工處今日(七月九日)提醒職業介紹所的經營者,在經營業務時,必須時刻遵守法例及《職業介紹所實務守則》(實務守則)的規定。
Jul 10


SFC mandates phishing-resistant authentication methods for internet brokers and VATPs to protect client accounts
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today issued a circular requiring internet brokers and virtual asset trading platform operators (VATPs) to adopt phishing-resistant authentication methods for client login and device binding (Notes 1 and 2), amid the growing threat o...
Jul 10


SFC suspends Wong Tim Hi for nine months
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has suspended the licence of Mr Wong Tim Hi (also known as Timmy Wong), a former licensed representative of Yuanta Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited (Yuanta), for nine months from 3 July 2026 to 2 April 2027 (Note 1).
Jul 10
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