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April 27, 2023

Malta’s CC Funds Register Significant Losses In 2022

Clients of CCFunds Sicav plc, part of the Calamatta Cuschieri Group in (CC Finance Group plc) in Malta, have lost significant money during 2022. However, the owners of CC Funds have enjoyed hefty income, despite the losses suffered by their clients. Clients who invested in High Income Bond Fund lost from 10% to 22% in 2022. The Growth Strategy Fund recorded a loss of almost 17%. The financial statements also reveal that clients have started pulling out their investments from CCFunds.

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September 9, 2022

Maltese CC Funds Continue Its Downhill Race!

Malta’s CC Funds, owned by Calamatta Cuschieri Investments Management, are still registering major losses. Only a handful out of 23 funds has registered a positive return since inception. CC Funds form part of CC Finance Group plc and operate from Malta. The Emerging Market Bond Fund Eur Dist and the Emerging Market Bond Fund Eur Dist lost more than a third of their value since inception. The Growth Strategy fund, which was only registered in November 2021, has almost a quarter of its value.

Compliance Report: Sergey Mendeleev, Garantex, and Exved – The Rising Role of Crypto in Russia’s Sanctions Evasion Strategy

Sergey Mendeleev, a prominent figure in Russia's cryptocurrency scene, has played a central role in the establishment and operation of two key platforms—Garantex and Exved. These platforms have been instrumental in facilitating cross-border payments and crypto transactions, potentially serving as important tools for Russia’s sanctions evasion strategy. Mendeleev's growing influence in this space, coupled with Russia's evolving regulatory framework, positions him as a key player in Russia.

Russia’s New Crypto Strategy for Sanctions Evasion

Russia’s new crypto laws, allowing mining and international payments in digital currencies, are part of a broader strategy to evade Western sanctions and reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar. This move, led by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), opens up new compliance risks for global financial institutions dealing with Russian entities. The new laws are set to take effect in September for cross-border payments and in November for crypto mining.

Secretive Cyprus Funds Used to Obscure Megayachts and Real Estate Linked to Sanctioned Russian Banker

A recent OCCRP investigation revealed that Cyprus-registered RAIFs were used to hide megayachts and real estate linked to sanctioned Russian banker Andrei Kostin. These secretive funds, managed by Inveqo, allowed clients to avoid disclosing their ownership, raising concerns about the effectiveness of sanctions and regulatory enforcement. The case highlights the challenges of ensuring transparency and preventing financial crime in the global investment landscape.

First-Ever Crypto Seizure in Scotland Under New UK Law

Crypto has undoubtedly become mainstream, particularly in the cybercrime sphere. In a first for Scottish law enforcement, £110,000 in cryptocurrency has been confiscated from John Ross Rennie following a violent robbery. Under new UK rules, police can now seize crypto assets without needing to make an arrest, highlighting a growing focus on tackling digital crime as incidents involving cryptocurrency continue to rise.

Former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh Charged with Financial Crimes

It was a long-expected move. The powerful former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh has been arrested and charged with embezzling $42 million in public funds, part of a broader $110 million fraud case. His detention comes amid ongoing domestic and international investigations into financial misconduct during his controversial three-decade tenure. In 2022, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) froze assets worth €120 million tied to Salame.