Compliance
Dr. Ceylan Necipoğlu, LL.M. , CIPP/E, Yasemin Kocasakal, Zeynep Uçar
The Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye has issued Circular No. 2025/18, introducing the Action Plan for Combating Illegal Online Betting, Games of Chance and Gambling (2025–2026) (“Action Plan”).
November 13, 2025
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Compliance
Dr. Ceylan Necipoğlu, LL.M. , CIPP/E, Selin Yılmaz
With the Regulation Amending the Organized Industrial Zones Implementation (“OIZ”) Regulation (“Amendment Regulation”) published in the Official Gazette dated 17 October 2025 and numbered 33050, a Provisional Article 13 has…
October 27, 2025
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Compliance
Dr. Ceylan Necipoğlu, LL.M. , CIPP/E, Yasemin Kocasakal
The Ministry of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Türkiye, Financial Crimes Investigation Board, had previously published a guide titled “Enhanced Measures within the Scope of the Know Your…
October 8, 2025
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Compliance
Dr. Ceylan Necipoğlu, LL.M. , CIPP/E, Yasemin Kocasakal
The Financial Crimes Investigation Board’s Communiqué No. 30 (“Communiqué”) regulates the procedures and principles concerning the examination, professional training, licensing processes and registry requirements applicable to individuals who will be…
September 10, 2025
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Compliance
Dr. Ceylan Necipoğlu, LL.M. , CIPP/E, Yasemin Kocasakal
Pursuant to the letter of the Ministry of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Türkiye, dated 04/07/2025 and numbered 4080423, significant amendments have been introduced into the Capital Movements…
September 8, 2025
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Capital Markets
Dr. Ceylan Necipoğlu, LL.M. , CIPP/E, Selin Yılmaz
With the Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Principles Regarding Licensing and Registration of Those Operating in the Capital Markets (VII-128.7) (VII-128.7.ğ) (“Communiqué”), published by the Capital Markets Board of…
September 2, 2025
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Compliance
Ayça Gümüşay LL.M., Dr. Ceylan Necipoğlu, LL.M. , CIPP/E, Selin Yılmaz
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Compliance Programs Regarding Obligations for the Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism, published by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance…
August 29, 2025
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AML
Dr. Ceylan Necipoğlu, LL.M. , CIPP/E, Yasemin Kocasakal
In order to strengthen compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”)’s standards, or to detect proceeds of crime and prevent their transfer abroad and money laundering, and to combat…
August 6, 2025
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Compliance
Dr. Ceylan Necipoğlu, LL.M. , CIPP/E, Selin Yılmaz
With the new regulation published by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), stricter measures will be applied on the crypto asset service providers. The General Communiqué No. 29 was published…
July 3, 2025
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