AML Insights – September 2024

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· AML Regulatory Updates

· AML Regulatory Findings & Fines

· Monthly Sanctions Update

· AI Driven Automated SAR Narrative

AML Regulatory Updates

Below are the major global AML regulatory updates from September 2024

  • India’s measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing (19 September) Read More
  • MAS: Major retail banks to introduce Singpass Face Verification, further strengthening resilience against phishing scams (18 September) Read More
  • FDIC Proposes Deposit Insurance Recordkeeping Rule for Banks’ Third-Party Accounts (17 September) Read More
  • Jersey’s measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing (13 September) Read More
  • China targets new money-laundering risks, including cryptocurrency (10 September) Read More
  • FinCEN Issues In-Depth Analysis of Check Fraud Related to Mail Theft (9 September) Read More
  • El Salvador’s measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing (8 September) Read More
  • UAE approves new AML, CFT national strategy for 2024-27 (5 September) Read More
  • FinCEN Issues Final Rule to Combat Illicit Finance and National Security Threats in the Investment Adviser Sector (4 September) Read More

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AML Regulatory Findings & Fines

Below are the major AML findings & fines imposed by regulators in September 2024.

  • TD Securities Charged in Spoofing Scheme (30 September) Read More
  • RBI imposes monetary penalty on Jai Bhawani Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, India (30 September) Read More
  • OFSI announces monetary penalty for breaches of UK financial sanctions imposed on Russia linked to its illegal invasion of Ukraine (27 September) Read More
  • RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Bihar Awami Co-operative Bank Limited, Patna, India (26 September) Read More
  • SkyCity handed $4.16 million fine, must pay within 15 days (26 September) Read More
  • US Treasury Takes Coordinated Actions Against Illicit Russian Virtual Currency Exchanges and Cybercrime Facilitator (26 September) Read More
  • FinCEN Withdraws Finding and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding ABLV Bank, AS (26 September) Read More
  • Drug gang using Chinese money brokers uncovered, Italian police say (25 September) Read More
  • US Treasury Sanctions Networks Enabling Illicit Trade that Benefits IRGC-QF and Hizballah (25 September) Read More
  • UAE seizes $639m of assets for money-laundering violations (24 September) Read More
  • MAS issues Prohibition Order against Mr Pan Qi for Dishonest Conduct (24 September) Read More
  • Specially Designated Global Terrorist Mohammad Bazzi Pleads Guilty to Sanctions Evasion (20 September) Read More

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  • German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They’re Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’ (19 September) Read More
  • AMF Enforcement Committee fines Sogenial Immobilier and its chairman a total of €180,000 (19 September) Read More
  • Former Assistant District Attorney Indicted on Bribery, Money Laundering Conspiracy, and Other Felony Charges (18 September) Read More
  • Danske’s France settlement ends final probe over suspected money laundering (18 September) Read More
  • FINMA: Mirabaud & Cie SA seriously violated financial market law (17 September) Read More
  • SEC Charges 11 Institutional Investment Managers with Failing to Report Certain Securities Holdings (17 September) Read More
  • UAE Central Bank fines lender $1.36m for breaching anti-money laundering rules (16 September) Read More
  • Brazilian Law Enforcement Targets $9.7 Billion Crypto Money Laundering Scheme (13 September) Read More
  • OCC Issues Enforcement Action Against Wells Fargo Bank (12 September) Read More, Formal Agreement
  • Former Swedbank CEO Bonnesen sentenced to prison in money laundering case (10 September) Read More
  • Wynn Las Vegas Forfeits $130 Million for Illegally Conspiring with Unlicensed Money Transmitting Businesses (6 September) Read More
  • Federal Reserve Board issues cease and desist action against United Texas Bank (4 September) Read More
  • FINRA imposes $900k fine on Brex Treasury LLC (1 September) Read More

Monthly Sanctions Update

In our continuous effort to keep you informed and ahead in navigating the complex landscape of global sanctions, we’re bringing you the latest comprehensive update. Here’s a quick summary of the significant changes that have taken place in September 2024:

Overview of Changes
1. New Entries Added: 1,195
2. Entries Removed: 109
3. Major Updates: 147
4. Minor Updates: 82

For detailed insights and the full list of updates, view our Reports.

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