According to a report from Transparency International (TI), loopholes in Canadian law are allowing a “corrupt elite” to use the housing market for laundering money. TI’s report found at least ten problem areas in law that deals with real estate… Read More ›
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Riza Aziz, producer of “The Wolf of Wall Street” charged with 1MDB money laundering charges
Malaysia has charged, Riza Aziz, stepson of former prime minister Najib Razak, with 5 counts of money laundering. On Friday, Malaysia charged Riza Aziz, the co-founder of Hollywood production studio Red Granite Pictures that produced the Oscar-nominated film “The Wolf… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank AG probed for compliance to money laundering laws and other financial crimes
U.S. federal authorities are probing to trace and map the flow of illicit funds through the U.S. financial system. According to a report from the New York Times which cites 7 sources familiar with an enquiry, U.S. federal authorities are… Read More ›
Swedbank suspends Estonian heads in Danske Bank probe
The suspensions are aimed at helping Swedbank with discussions with authorities in the ongoing Danske Bank probe. In a significant development, Swedbank has suspended, with immediate effect, the two most senior executives at its Estonian business, which is being investigated… Read More ›
Swedbanks admits to money laundering
Investors are concerned over the involvement of U.S. authorities. A U.S. sanction on the bank could significantly hamper its ability to transact in the U.S. dollar. On Thursday, in a significant development that adds pressure to the business environment in… Read More ›
Danske Bank nominates Bente Avnung Landsnes to its board
Bente Avnung Landsnes’ experience in working with Denmark’s financial watchdog is likely to be an important factor in her candidacy. The Board of Directors of Danske Bank, has nominated Bente Avnung Landsnes, the CEO of Oslo Bors ASA, as its… Read More ›
Britain should not go soft on economic crimes post Brexit: TSC
A report from the British Parliament’s Treasury Select Committee (TSC) has called for improving anti-money laundering standards post Brexit. On Friday, a panel of British lawmakers stated, Britain should not go soft on anti-money laundering standards in order to win… Read More ›
Swedbank dragged into Danske Bank’s scandal
Bill Browder, an investor who campaigns to expose corruption, has filed a complaint with Swedish authorities over Swedbank’s alleged links with Danske Bank’s money laundering scandal. On Friday, Swedbank disclosed, it has been notified by Swedish authorities that Bill Browder,… Read More ›
Global anti-terror financial watchdog places Cambodia on money-laundering watchlist
Cambodia has been placed on the watchlist of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) due to its susceptibility to money laundering and terrorism financing. On Friday, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global money-laundering watchdog, placed Cambodia on its… Read More ›
Swedish television highlights Swedbank’s links to Danske
A Swedish television program has stated it has uncovered documents which point to at least $4.30 billion (40 billion Swedish crowns) had been transferred between accounts at Swedbank and Danske in the Baltics between 2007 and 2015. Following a report… Read More ›