The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to transform customs operations with the release of the 'Customs Risk Management Regulations, 2025'. The regulation is a major leap forward in countering economic risks and curbing financial crimes like money laundering and terrorism financing.
March 10, 2025In an intriguing turn of events in the ongoing battle against financial crime, the Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and sentencing of Amirruddin Nin. Amirruddin, the director of CTB Solutions Sdn Bhd, faced serious accusations related to his noncompliance during a critical money laundering
March 6, 2025In the face of increasingly sophisticated financial crimes and stringent regulatory requirements, businesses must adopt advanced technologies to ensure robust compliance and prevent money laundering. This article delves into the leading anti-money laundering (AML) software solutions available in
February 14, 2025The 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.
February 6, 2025The 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
February 3, 2025Canada 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
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