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UK law firms get ready for crackdown on money laundering

Harsher penalties and a ‘reshaping’ of the sector predicted when Financial Conduct Authority takes over as regulator

The Guardian - UK

Why Smaller Development Companies Make Better Custom Crypto Trading Platforms

The world of cryptocurrency trading has changed a lot, and businesses are more and more looking for custom trading platform development instead of ready-made solutions. It is very important to choose the right development partner as rules get stricter and market needs change. It's surprising, but smaller development companies always…

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Delhi Blast Revives FATF Fears Over E-Commerce and Online Payment Abuse in Terror Financing

The Delhi blast underscores terror financing risks linked to e-commerce and online payments, putting India's digital economy and UK-India cooperation at risk.

International Business Times UK

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Google Play's New Licensing Rules Threaten Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets In US, EU

Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has introduced new licensing requirements for cryptocurrency wallet applications on its Play Store, a move critics argue could block many non-custodial wallets from reaching users in key markets.

Benzinga

To Truly Fix Debanking, We Need Structural Reforms

Trump’s new executive order addresses political discrimination in banking, but we need deeper reforms to money-laundering laws and the Bank Secrecy Act to truly protect freedom and privacy.

Reason

MEPs clash with the EU Commission over anti-money laundering blacklist

The European Parliament is opposing the European Commission’s updated anti-money laundering blacklist, which removes several jurisdictions including the UAE, Panama, and Gibraltar.

Euronews

Pakistan’s terror subterfuge is a case for global sanctions

The international shame and opprobrium that Pakistan has incurred over the years for employing terrorism as state policy has not deterred that failing state from compulsively resorting to the worst form of inhuman and savage warfare, even as its existence teeters on the brink.

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Iran reformists urge concessions in attempt to reconnect to west

Decision expected in next week that could allow country to rejoin international banking system

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s professional services sector is being used to launder money. It’s time for tougher laws

Australia’s stable political and legal systems – and relatively resilient economy – make it an attractive place to do business.

The Conversation

Crackdown on organised crime gifts Istanbul police with luxury supercars

Istanbul police now have some of the world's most expensive sports cars – spoils of seized assets in a crackdown on international organised crime. It's part of Ankara's efforts to escape international scrutiny over money laundering as it seeks global investment.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey welcomes removal from a key money-laundering watchlist, hoping to boost foreign investment

Turkey has welcomed a decision by an international watchdog to remove it from a so-called “gray list” of countries that have not fully implemented measures to fight money laundering and terrorism financing

The Independent UK

Iran presidency still up for grabs as conservatives negotiate pre-election

Candidates can technically announce their withdrawal until the time of the election on Friday morning.

Al Jazeera

FATF, Interpol and UNODC call for urgent steps to target the profits of transnational organised crime

Heads of FATF, Interpol, and UNODC emphasize targeting illicit profits to combat transnational crime and terrorism effectively.

The Hindu

The PMLA — a law that has lost its way

The raison d’etre of the PMLA is the crime of the laundering of a huge volume of black money generated from the international drug trade and the spectre of destabilisation of the world economy

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Many countries yet to fully implement steps to prevent misuse of virtual assets, says FATF

Many countries are yet to fully implement its requirements aimed at preventing misuse of virtual assets and virtual asset service providers.

The Hindu

Mauritius is ensuring transparency, there are no shell companies: Mauritius Minister Soomilduth Bholah

Mauritius promotes transparency in financial services, seeks investments from India, and acts as a platform for Indian companies in Africa.

The Hindu

Countries should be aware of degrees of terrorist financing: FATF plenary

Financial Action Task Force plenary concludes on February 23, 2024; delegates from FATF Global Network of over 200 jurisdictions and observers from international organisations participate in discussions

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EU Strengthens Regulations on Non-EU Crypto Firms

The European Union imposes stricter regulations on cryptocurrency firms operating from outside the bloc, tightening control over the industry.

The Hindu

Morning digest | India defeats New Zealand to reach ICC World Cup final; Kuki-Zo grouping announces self-rule in some Manipur districts, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 16, 2023

The Hindu

FATF team in India to hold on-site review meetings

The official said the FATF, which is likely to visit Mumbai as well, may also meet civil society representatives.

The Hindu

Amnesty International, C&SN and HRW accuse Indian government of harassing human rights activists and NGOs

Accusing the Indian government of prosecuting, intimidating, and harassing human rights defenders, activists, and non-profit organisations on the pretext of countering terrorist financing, Amnesty International, Charity & Security Network (C&SN), and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have sought the intervention of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The Hindu

Morning Digest | PM Modi, Kharge lead Mizoram poll campaign on final day; Centre puts ₹4,000 cr. on hold as A.P. alters PMAY name, and more

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The Hindu

Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes multiple measures to implement recommendations

The measures include the notification of practising Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Cost and Management Accountants as reporting entities

Newslaundry

India’s anti-terror laws being used to target non-profits, activists, says report ahead of FATF visit

Ahead of the Financial Action Task Force’s India visit to probe alleged misuse of local laws to crackdown on non-profits, a report published by a US-based rights group has alleged that India’s expanding scope of anti-terror laws have “wide-ranging adverse impacts” on rights defenders and non-profit organisations.

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