Four banks have had fines imposed in Hong Kong for money laundering failings
Syed Rahman of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli emphasises that the problem is far from unique to Hong Kong.

By Syedur Rahman 8 December 2021
Corporates and individuals need immediate legal advice if investigated over money laundering. That advice should come from experts with experience of money laundering legislation worldwide and of managing cross-border investigations.
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Syed Rahman of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli emphasises that the problem is far from unique to Hong Kong.
By Syedur Rahman 8 December 2021
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been highlighting the results of its efforts to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing.
By Nicola Sharp 9 November 2021
Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli assesses the situation.
By Niall Hearty 2 November 2021
In its latest bid to combat money laundering, the UAE is devising a law that will increase regulation of charity fundraising and donations.
By Nicola Sharp 20 October 2021
The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) is set to more than double the number of staff at the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), which is based within it.
By Niall Hearty 29 September 2021
Penalties imposed for money laundering failings in the first half of 2021 were down 40% on the same period last year. But Nicola Sharp wrote a piece explaining why it would be wrong to place too much emphasis on the latest figures.
By Nicola Sharp 15 September 2021
Japan has been urged to improve cooperation between its government agencies in order to tackle money laundering and the funding of terrorism.
By Nicola Sharp 7 September 2021
Danske Bank and some of its former senior executives have defeated an appeal by shareholders who argued that they were defrauded due to the money laundering at the bank’s Estonian branch.
By Syedur Rahman 7 September 2021
A specialist court has been created in Dubai to tackle money laundering and other financial crimes.
By Nicola Sharp 27 August 2021
Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli assesses the situation.
By Niall Hearty 25 August 2021