Regulatory & Compliance

As we edge closer to 2025, the fintech industry is poised for a revolution driven by groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), substantial shifts in payment technologies, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the urgent need for sustainable finance. The fintech landscape promises

The year 2024 witnessed a significant surge in anti-money laundering (AML) fines across various industries. This increase in penalties underscores the growing regulatory focus on combating financial crime and ensuring compliance with AML and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations.

The escalating conflict between Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform, and U.S. banking regulators has reached a critical juncture. This confrontation underscores the broader struggle between the crypto industry and traditional financial authorities over access to essential banking

The alarming rise in digital bank fraud in 2024 has left the financial industry grappling to understand the underlying causes and implement effective countermeasures. According to the 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report by Smile ID, digital bank fraud reached an unprecedented 35%, a

Canada is facing a significant economic dilemma. The country must decide whether to address transnational organized crime and money laundering to avoid 25% tariffs threatened by the United States. This decision could have profound economic consequences, potentially leading to a downturn similar to

Canada's anti-money laundering agency, FINTRAC, has come under scrutiny for its perceived lack of seriousness in addressing money laundering activities within the real estate sector. The focus has been on the recent efforts, or the lack thereof, to penalize real estate firms involved in money