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Gambling Commission

The Gambling Commission is a regulatory body in the United Kingdom responsible for overseeing and regulating gambling activities. Established under the Gambling Act 2005, its primary role is to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly and openly, to prevent crime associated with gambling, and to protect vulnerable individuals from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers are individuals or entities that control access to resources, information, or opportunities. They play a crucial role in various fields, such as media, publishing, business, and academia, by determining what content or individuals gain visibility or entry.

Geldwäschegesetz (GwG)

The German Money Laundering Act (GwG) is legislation designed to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing in Germany. It requires businesses, financial institutions, and certain professionals to implement measures to detect and report suspicious activities.

General Counsel (GC)

The General Counsel (GC) is the chief legal officer of a company or organization, responsible for overseeing and managing all legal matters.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law enacted by the European Union (EU) that came into effect on May 25, 2018. It aims to safeguard the privacy and personal data of individuals within the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA).

Glass-Steagall Act

The Glass-Steagall Act, enacted in 1933 during the Great Depression, was a piece of U.S. legislation that separated commercial and investment banking activities. Its primary aim was to prevent the excessive risk-taking that contributed to the financial crash of 1929.

Global Financial Services Company (GFSC)

Global Financial Services Company (GFSC) is a multinational corporation that provides a wide range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. These services typically include investment banking, asset management, insurance, wealth management, and financial advisory.

Global Payments Innovation (GPI)

Global Payments Innovation (GPI) is a transformative initiative by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) aimed at enhancing the speed, transparency, and traceability of cross-border payments.

Global systemically important bank (GSB)

A Global Systemically Important Bank (GSIB) is a financial institution whose failure could trigger a widespread economic crisis due to its size, interconnectedness, and significance in the global financial system. These banks are subject to stricter regulatory standards and oversight to mitigate risks and ensure financial stability. The designation is determined by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and involves criteria such as cross-jurisdictional activity, complexity, and substitutability. GSIBs are required to hold additional capital buffers and adhere to enhanced risk management practices to reduce the likelihood of financial disruptions.

Global Transaction Banking (GTB)

Global Transaction Banking (GTB) refers to a suite of banking services provided by financial institutions to support businesses in managing their international and domestic transactions.

Governance

Governance refers to the processes, structures, and systems by which organizations, institutions, or societies are directed, controlled, and held accountable.

Greylist

Greylist, also known as graylisting, is a technique used in email filtering to temporarily reject or delay messages from unknown or suspicious senders. When an email is received from an unrecognized source, the server initially rejects it with a temporary error.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional political and economic alliance established in 1981, comprising six Middle Eastern countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.