Regulatory updates, compliance guidance, and typology analysis for financial crime professionals.
International Bodies & StandardsDuring a recent compliance team planning session, a critical question emerged: Are we truly on track for AMLR compliance by July 2027? The team was divided. Some believed they were on schedule, while
International Bodies & StandardsThe FCA authorisation gateway opens on 30 September 2026 for cryptoasset firms gearing up for the regulatory regime effective 25 October 2027. You ll need a structured readiness assessment to determin
International Bodies & StandardsYou ve just flagged a customer who deposits funds through three different e-wallets, makes minimal bets, and withdraws the balance within 48 hours. The account is registered in a Grey List jurisdictio
International Bodies & StandardsUnderstanding the Shift to Behavioral Intelligence With the EU s Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) and the Anti-Money Laundering Authority s (AMLA) new supervisory role, compliance teams across
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International Bodies & StandardsThe Problem: Why This Matters Now Your AML/CFT framework may look flawless on paper. You ve documented risk assessments, implemented transaction monitoring rules , and filed numerous Suspicious Activi
International Bodies & StandardsThese questions started landing in my inbox about 20 minutes after FATF published its latest NRA guidance report. They came from compliance officers at regional banks, fintech BSA teams, and even a fe
International Bodies & StandardsYou ve implemented customer due diligence. Your transaction monitoring rules run daily. Your staff files suspicious activity reports. But here s the uncomfortable question: does any of that stop money
International Bodies & StandardsThe Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) isn t waiting for you to be ready. Its first Regulatory Technical Standards (RTSs) landed in early 2026, rules apply from July 2027, and direct supervision s
International Bodies & StandardsThe Financial Action Task Force (FATF) revised its Recommendations in 2025, introducing a mandate that changes how you build your AML/CFT framework : identify your risks first, then allocate resources
International Bodies & StandardsThe Conventional Wisdom Many believe that if a protocol runs on smart contracts, operates without intermediaries, and labels itself decentralized, it s beyond the reach of AML/CFT regulation. This vie
International Bodies & StandardsYou re building out your third-party risk program, and someone just flagged that your company s outside counsel needs to be assessed for AML compliance. Or you re reviewing a real estate transaction,
