Compliance & Ethics

Singapore Publishes Ambitious Plan to Combat Money Laundering in the Wake of Landmark Case

The Singapore government announced today they have plans to form an inter-ministerial panel which will review its anti-money laundering regime in the midst of one of the largest money laundering cases ever.

EU Regulators Intensify Efforts to Rein in Big Tech Giants

In a recent series of actions, European regulators are stepping up their efforts to monitor and regulate the activities of major technology companies, further underscoring their commitment to fostering fair competition and safeguarding consumer interests.

Telecommunications Consultant Pleads Guilty to Sanctions Violation on Iran

Farhad Nafeiy, a 70-year-old telecommunications consultant from Alamo, California, has entered a guilty plea in the Northern District of California, admitting to violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) concerning sanctions on Iran.

CFTC Proposes Rule Amendments for Exemptions from Compliance Requirements

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken steps to modernize and refine its regulatory framework by publishing a proposed rule aimed at amending CFTC Regulation 4.7. This regulatory update addresses exemptions from specific compliance requirements for commodity pool operators (CPOs), commodity trading advisors (CTAs), and commodity pools regarding qualified eligible persons (QEPs).

Federal Trade Commission Partners with Latin American Countries to Combat Cross-Border Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a significant step in the fight against cross-border fraud by signing a cooperation agreement with consumer protection authorities from four Latin American countries: Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. The Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMOU) aims to strengthen international collaboration in combating fraudulent activities, whether originating within or outside the United States.

Dutch Regulator Rejects Apple's Objections to Fines Over App Store Dominance

The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has officially turned down Apple's objections to the fines imposed on the tech giant. The fines, totaling 50 million euros ($53 million), were levied against Apple due to its failure to comply with orders aimed at reducing the dominant position of Apple's App Store.

Cigna Group Agrees to Pay $172 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Cigna Group, a prominent national insurer headquartered in Philadelphia, has reached a settlement agreement to pay $172,294,350 to resolve allegations of violating the civil False Claims Act. The allegations revolve around Cigna's submission and retention of inaccurate and untruthful diagnosis codes for its Medicare Advantage Plan beneficiaries, a practice aimed at increasing Medicare payments. Of this total amount, Cigna will pay $135,294,350 as part of the settlement, stemming from an investigation conducted in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.