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The Evolution of Compliance: From Cost Centre to Value Generator
Compliance is costly but vital. Firms must integrate it strategically to drive value, reduce risk, and gain a competitive edge.

Elizabeth Travis
6 days ago7 min read
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UK Government Launches Major Sanctions Overhaul to Strengthen Compliance & Enforcement
The UK Government has unveiled sweeping measures to enhance the implementation and enforcement of sanctions, as part of a comprehensive...

OpusDatum
May 153 min read
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Is AI Making the Traditional Risk-Based Approach to Financial Crime Obsolete?
For decades, banks have relied on the risk-based approach (RBA) to combat financial crime, as mandated by global regulators like the  ...

Elizabeth Travis
May 95 min read
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US Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint in Iranian Oil Sanctions Case
In a major enforcement action targeting sanctions violations, the US has filed a civil forfeiture complaint in the District Court for the...

OpusDatum
Apr 292 min read
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UK Announces New Trade Sanctions Against Russia: Stronger Export &Import Controls
The UK Government has unveiled a new and extensive package of trade sanctions targeting Russia under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit)...

OpusDatum
Apr 252 min read
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Digital Identities: The Future of Financial Crime Prevention or the Next Big Fraud Risk?
The introduction of Digital Identities (DIDs)Â in the UK is poised to transform financial crime prevention, AML compliance, fraud...

Elizabeth Travis
Apr 215 min read
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US Citizens Charged with Terrorism Following Armed Coup Attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Four Americans face terrorism, weapons and conspiracy charges in connection with a violent plot to overthrow the DRC government. In a...

OpusDatum
Apr 93 min read
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Brooklyn Woman Sentenced to 19+ Years for Persistent Terrorism Support & Attempt to Flee Justice
In a pivotal victory for US counterterrorism efforts, Sinmyah Amera Ceasar, a 30-year-old Brooklyn native and US citizen, has been...

OpusDatum
Apr 92 min read
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The Wagner Group: A Key Player in Global Geopolitics?
Wagner, now Kremlin-controlled, remains a key tool for Russia, fueling conflicts, exploiting resources, and challenging global stability.

Elizabeth Travis
Apr 49 min read
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UK Legal Sector Under Scrutiny: OFSI Highlights Sanctions Compliance Risks Post-Russia Invasion
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has released a detailed threat assessment targeting the UK legal services sector,...

OpusDatum
Apr 33 min read
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Russian National Sentenced for Money Laundering, Sanctions & Export Control Violations
The sentencing of Russian national Oleg Sergeyevhich Patsulya to 70 months in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated export control and...

OpusDatum
Apr 22 min read
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US Targets Iranian Drone Supply Chain with Sanctions and Criminal Charges
In a significant escalation of efforts to dismantle Iran’s illicit weapons procurement networks, the United States has unsealed a...

OpusDatum
Apr 12 min read
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