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CYS INSIGHTS

Jan 22
BVI Unveils Significant Overhaul of Beneficial Ownership Rules for 2025
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is poised to enter a new era of corporate...

Jan 15
Navigating Trade Sanctions: How the U.S. Treasury Ensures Humanitarian Aid Reaches Sanctioned Nations
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office In today’s intricate global landscape, striking a balance between delivering...

Jan 9
Growing Threat of Money Mule Schemes for Singapore's Domestic Helpers, Warns Support Groups
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office Employment agencies and financial institutions throughout Singapore are issuing...

Dec 31, 2024
Money Laundering in the Digital Age: Understanding Modern Financial Crime Prevention
A Report by the Legal & Compliance Office at CYS Global Remit The methods used to disguise illicit funds have profoundly evolved in our...

Dec 25, 2024
Dirty Money’s Hiding Spots: How Corruption Funds Disappear Overseas
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office On December 16, 2024, a report by Transparency International revealed the alarming...

Dec 18, 2024
Australian Regulator Launches Initiative to Address Criminal Use of Cryptocurrency
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office On Friday, Australia's financial crime monitoring agency announced the...

Dec 11, 2024
EU Enlargement: Prioritizing the Fight Against Corruption
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office As the European Union (EU) evaluates potential new members, tackling corruption...

Dec 4, 2024
Launderer Sentenced to Five Years for Massive Bitfinex Heist
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office In a striking turn of events, U.S. citizen Ilya Lichtenstein has been sentenced...


Nov 27, 2024
GRA Slaps Resorts World Sentosa with SGD 2.25M Fine Over Customer Check Failures
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office Singapore's premier casino operator, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), has been hit...

Nov 20, 2024
Singapore Launches Anti-Phishing Framework for December 2024
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Infocomm Media Development...

Nov 13, 2024
Investment Management Firm Fined S$1.9M for AML Compliance Failures
A Report by CYS Global Remit Lege & Compliance Office The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has levied a S$1.9 million fine on...

Nov 6, 2024
2025 Compliance Outlook: Integrating AI and Navigating Global Regulatory Changes
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office The compliance landscape of 2025 is poised at a pivotal point, influenced by two...

Oct 30, 2024
New Anti-Money Laundering Requirements for Real Estate Agents and Lawyers
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office Overview In response to lessons from a major money laundering case involving...

Oct 22, 2024
TD Bank Fined Nearly $3.1B by U.S. Regulators for AML Compliance Failures
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office TD Bank, a leading financial institution in North America, has been fined a...

Oct 16, 2024
Understanding Attack Surface Management: Definition, Scope, and Importance
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations are increasingly...

Oct 8, 2024
Embedding Integrity: The Role of Compliance Programs in Shaping Corporate Culture
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office Ethics and compliance training is vital in cultivating a corporate culture that...

Oct 2, 2024
Talent Shortage and Patchy Compliance: Vulnerabilities in Singapore's Money Laundering Defences
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office The recent large-scale money laundering case in Singapore has highlighted...

Sep 24, 2024
MAS Updates Licensing Guidelines for Payment Service Providers
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office In July 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) introduced significant...

Sep 17, 2024
Defining Ethical AI in Singapore: Principles and Practices
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office In Singapore, ethical AI is defined by the principles set forth in the Model AI...

Sep 10, 2024
Real-time Monitoring: Your Compass Through Trade Compliance
A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office In today’s rapidly changing regulatory environment, real-time monitoring stands as...
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