Fintech investment adviser Titan Global Capital Management USA LLC has agreed to pay a settlement of over $1 million to resolve charges brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The charges stem from allegations that the firm misled investors by providing false information about performance metrics and the custody of clients' cryptocurrency assets.
European tech companies are on the brink of facing a wave of new regulations that aim to reshape the digital landscape and hold large tech giants accountable. The regulations, set to be rolled out over the coming months, constitute the largest expansion of digital regulation in the Western world. These rules, while applicable only in Europe, are expected to have global repercussions, influencing tech platforms' operations and practices beyond European borders.
Teva Pharmaceutical, the world's largest generic drugmaker, has agreed to pay a fine of $225 million as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over price-fixing charges. The settlement also includes the divestiture of its copycat version of a cholesterol drug as well as other terms aimed at resolving the allegations.
TMF Group, a prominent provider of compliance and administrative services, has unveiled its tenth edition of the Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI). This comprehensive report delves into the complexities of conducting business in 78 jurisdictions, encompassing 92% of the world's total GDP and 95% of net global FDI flows. The GBCI meticulously evaluates nearly 300 annually tracked indicators across various critical aspects, such as legislation, compliance, accounting procedures, tax regimes, human resources, and payroll processes.
The Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in a recent address at the Brookings Institution Center on Regulation and Markets, called for stronger regulations on large regional banks in the United States. The speech comes in the wake of the recent failures of three major regional banks and highlights the need for comprehensive measures to ensure financial stability and mitigate risks associated with such failures.
In a stunning turn of events, the Chief of Staff to Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina has been arrested and charged with bribery offences in London. The arrest, carried out by the UK National Crime Agency (NCA), has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles and raised concerns about corruption at the highest levels of the Madagascan government.
SkyCity Entertainment, a prominent casino operator, is grappling with potential financial setbacks as it navigates a complex legal battle against allegations of breaching anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) laws at its Adelaide Casino. The company's future is shrouded in uncertainty as it faces the prospect of a substantial penalty imposed by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC).