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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


FCA Charges Unauthorised Investment Adviser for Alleged £1 Million Fraud
John Burford Accused of Misleading More Than 100 Investors Through Unregulated Trading Scheme The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has...

OpusDatum
Apr 15, 20252 min read


Disrupting the Global Business of Organised Crime: A Strategic Playbook for Banks
Organised crime business models vary greatly across the world, shaped by differences in economic conditions, cultural norms, law...

Elizabeth Travis
Apr 11, 20258 min read


International Collaboration Delivers Major Blow to Global Fugitives & Financial Crime Networks
In a powerful demonstration of international law enforcement cooperation, the United States has secured the extradition of ten fugitives...

OpusDatum
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Companies House Begins Crackdown on Financial Crime with New Powers
The phased implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCT Act) marks a decisive shift in the UK’s fight...

OpusDatum
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Global Hub or Laundromat? The UK’s Struggle to Tackle Financial Crime
The UK holds a pivotal position in the global fight against financial crime due to its status as a leading international financial...

Elizabeth Travis
Mar 31, 20257 min read


FCA Launches 5-Year Strategy to Boost Growth, Trust & Tackle Financial Crime
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a new five-year strategy with the aim of deepening trust in financial services,...

OpusDatum
Mar 25, 20253 min read


Unmasking Predicate Crimes: How Banks Can Combat the Roots of Financial Crime
It can be argued that the global banking sector needs to do more to identify predicate crimes rather than focusing solely on money...

Elizabeth Travis
Mar 10, 20257 min read


Shadow States: How Organised Crime Thrives in the Absence of Governance
Organised crime groups (OCGs) often step into voids left by governments, especially in regions where state presence is weak, governance...

Elizabeth Travis
Feb 24, 202510 min read
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