【India】Government Provides Information: Offshore Crypto Exchanges Also Under Money Laundering Act’s Purview, 28 Exchanges Registered with FIU

Editor’s NoteThe Finance Ministry has confirmed that 28 cryptocurrency exchanges are now registered with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit, with…

【Myanmar】Myanmar Resumes Gold and Jewelry Imports and Exports

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the official announcement by Myanmar’s Trade Department regarding the reorganization of its One-Stop Service…

【Hong Kong】Hong Kong Customs Participates in Jewellery Fair to Promote Precious Metals and Stones Dealers Regulatory Regime (with photo)

Editor’s NoteHong Kong Customs will promote its new regulatory regime for precious metals and stones dealers at this week’s jewellery fair, offering…

【United Arab 】UAE Encourages Reporting of Suspicious Operations in Gold and Precious Stones Sector

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the UAE’s proactive steps to strengthen its gold and precious stones sector. By educating traders on compliance…

【Sinaloa, Mex】Real Estate Companies Urged to Comply with Anti-Money Laundering Law

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant compliance gap in Sinaloa’s real estate sector, where only 250 of 800 companies have appointed the…

【United Arab 】United Arab Emirates to Audit All Gold Refineries in the Country

Editor’s NoteThe UAE will mandate OECD-aligned audits for all gold refineries starting February 2022 to ensure responsible sourcing. Mandatory Audits…

【New York, US】JVC, Jewelers Mutual Introduce Online AML Program

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the launch of JewelPAC, a new online program by the JVC and Jewelers Mutual Group designed to streamline AML…

【New York Cit】4 New Questions for the Lab-Grown Diamond Market

Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the prevalence of treatments in the lab-grown diamond industry and the ongoing debate about whether such…

【Atlanta, Geo】Anti-money laundering compliance costs U.S. financial services firms $25.3 billion per year, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Editor’s NoteThis article is the first in a series examining the substantial financial impact of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations on U.S….

【Vienna, Aust】ID Requirement for High-Value Cash Payments

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the enhanced due diligence requirements for high-value cash transactions, particularly concerning Politically…