Risk and RegTech Roundup
August 2025
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UK fines Barclays $56 million for lapses in financial crime control
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Monzo fined $28 million by UK regulator for inadequate financial crime controls
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MAS penalises 9 FIs with $21.5M fine for anti-money laundering breaches
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Wise hit with $4.2 million fine by multiple US states for AML deficiencies
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| Jul 26 |  Iran |
Local Elections |
| Jul 20 |  Japan |
House of Councillors |
| Aug 17 |  Bolivia |
Chamber of Deputies |
| Aug 23 |  Taiwan |
Referendum |
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Legislative Assembly |
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National Assembly |
Important PEP Changes Across the world
| Country | Type Of Change | PEP Count | News |
|---|---|---|---|
 Colombia |
Appointment | 01 | Laura Sarabia has resigned as Minister of Foreign Affairs |
 Suriname |
Appointment | 01 | Jennifer Geerlings Simons has been appointed as the new President |
 Ukraine |
Resignation | 05 | Denys Shmyhal has resigned as Prime Minister |
 India |
Resignation | 05 | Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned as Vice President |
 Poland |
Appointment | 02 | Radosław Sikorski has been appointed as the new Deputy Prime Minister |
 Lithuania |
Resignation | 01 | Gintautas Paluckas has resigned as Prime Minister |
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| Office of Foreign Assets Control |  United States |
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| European Commission |  European Union |
81 | 10 | 12 |
| OFSI Home Treasury |  United Kingdom |
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| State Secretariat for Economic Affairs |  Switzerland |
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Featured Articles
AI, Crypto Crackdowns & Regulatory Earthquakes
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Uncovering Financial Crimes
An investigative article exposing how UK football clubs are used for financial crime through player overvaluation, offshore funding, and tax avoidance.
AML Afterhours Merchant Bankers Association, Nepal
ZIGRAM and Dolma Consulting hosted an AML Afterhours Party gathering with the Merchant’s Banker Association of Nepal and its esteemed members on 24th of July in Kava, Fairfield by Marriott, Thamel, Kathmandu.
It was a great evening of interacting with them and talking about Nepal’s current AML landscape. We also showcased our Complete AML System along with a live demo. We’re grateful to everyone who came and engaged in the lively discussions that made the evening a success!
CSR Initiative: "Giving With Purpose" ZIGRAMxGoonj
ZIGRAM collaborated with Goonj for the “Give Something That Can Be Used Again” initiative. The drive saw enthusiastic participation from our team, with employees contributing clothes, shoes, bags, and other reusable items. These contributions were collected, sorted, and handed over to Goonj, who will channel them to communities in need across the country. The initiative not only fostered a sense of giving back but also reinforced our commitment to social responsibility.
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