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FCA Fines Sigma Broking £1.08 Million for MiFIR Transaction Reporting Failures Impacting Financial Crime Detection
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Sigma Broking Limited £1,087,300 after the firm failed to submit complete and accurate...

OpusDatum
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Wolfsberg Group reinforces the centrality of a risk-based approach in financial crime compliance
The Wolfsberg Group has reaffirmed its longstanding position that the risk-based approach (RBA) remains fundamental to the design and...

OpusDatum
Jul 22, 20252 min read


FCA fines Barclays £42 million for failures in financial crime controls
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Barclays Bank UK PLC and Barclays Bank PLC a combined £42 million following two separate...

OpusDatum
Jul 16, 20252 min read


FinTech, RegTech & SupTech: Transforming the Global Battle Against Financial Crime
The rise of digital financial services has lowered barriers to entry for consumers and firms alike. With mobile-first solutions,...

Elizabeth Travis
Jul 11, 20259 min read


FCA closes 1,600 websites as it fights financial crime
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its annual report, detailing a year of unprecedented action using data and technology...

OpusDatum
Jul 10, 20253 min read


FCA fines Monzo £21 million for significant financial crime control failings
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed a fine of £21,091,300 on Monzo Bank Ltd for serious weaknesses in its financial crime...

OpusDatum
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Debanking Crypto Firms: A Necessary Defence Against Financial Crime?
The relationship between cryptocurrency businesses and traditional banking institutions has become increasingly strained. Across major...

Elizabeth Travis
Jun 27, 20254 min read


Climate Risk: The New Frontier of Financial Crime
Introduction: A New Era of Converging Risks The climate crisis has triggered unprecedented shifts across the global economy. From the...

Elizabeth Travis
Jun 6, 20255 min read


Global Crackdown on Rogue Finfluencers Sees FCA Lead Coordinated Action
A global coalition of financial regulators has launched a coordinated offensive against unlawful financial promotions by unauthorised...

OpusDatum
Jun 6, 20252 min read


APP Fraud: Who Bears the Cost?
Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud continues to be one of the most financially and emotionally damaging crimes facing the UK public and...

Elizabeth Travis
May 23, 20256 min read


Credit Suisse Services AG Admits to Massive Offshore Tax Evasion Scheme in Landmark $510 Million Settlement
Credit Suisse Services AG has pleaded guilty to criminal charges of conspiring with US taxpayers to conceal more than $4 billion in...

OpusDatum
May 5, 20252 min read


Beyond the Buzz: Can Generative AI & Synthetic Data Transform Financial Crime Detection?
Synthetic data & AI can transform AML. Build, buy, or partner? Each path offers unique trade-offs. Choose your strategy wisely.

Elizabeth Travis
May 2, 20257 min read
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