What penalties threaten Ukrainians for card transfers and how to avoid them
Ukrainian banks have recently significantly intensified financial monitoring of transactions involving bank cards. More and more often, information about the…
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NBU Updates Approach to PEP Financial Monitoring: Banks Should Not Restrict Access to Services
The National Bank of Ukraine has published new recommendations for banks regarding politically exposed persons (PEP), emphasizing the need for…
NBU Fines Crédit Agricole Bank and Five Financial Institutions 2.4 Million Hryvnias in March 2026
The National Bank of Ukraine, in March 2026, imposed measures against one bank and five non-bank financial institutions for violations…
Realtors Required to Conduct Financial Monitoring of Real Estate Transactions in 2026
In 2026, a new procedure for monitoring real estate transactions was implemented in Ukraine: realtors officially became part of the…
NBU Strengthens Monitoring: Banks Will Exchange Data on Risky Clients
The National Bank of Ukraine has introduced new, stricter requirements for financial monitoring that will affect both individuals and sole…
Will the Rules for Purchasing Real Estate in Ukraine Change from 2026: Clarification from the Ministry of Justice
Recently, there has been information circulating in the media and social networks about possible changes to the rules for purchasing…
Thailand Launches Data Bureau to Monitor Suspicious Financial Flows and Cryptocurrencies
The Thai authorities have announced the establishment of a special "data bureau" to enhance control over suspicious financial transactions, particularly…
National Bank of Ukraine Denies Rumors About New Transfer Rules Starting October 1, 2025
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) officially stated that no new rules regarding card-to-card transfers, financial monitoring requirements, or the…
Kazakhstan Closes 130 Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Seizes Assets Worth $16.7 Million
In Kazakhstan, authorities have shut down 130 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges and confiscated digital assets totaling $16.7 million. This was reported…
Kazakhstan Shuts Down Shadow Crypto Exchange RAKS: $9.7 Million in Assets Blocked
The activities of the shadow crypto exchange RAKS exchange, which served the drug market of the CIS, have been halted…