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Can We Actually Pull This Off by 2027?

During 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

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FATF Flags Canada's Risk-Based Supervision Gaps

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FATF Flags Canada's Risk-Based Supervision Gaps

Why This Matters Canada recently received its strongest FATF evaluation in years, with six substantial effectiveness ratings and no low ratings. However, the assessment reveals a critical gap: supervi

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FATF Myths That Get VASPs in Trouble

You ve read the interpretive notes. Your legal team signed off on the policy. But somewhere between FATF Recommendation 15 and your actual compliance program, a myth took root, and it s creating gaps

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FCA Crypto Authorization Checklist: October 2027 Readiness Template

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FCA Crypto Authorization Checklist: October 2027 Readiness Template

The 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

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Crypto Compliance Before the Rules Arrive

International Bodies & Standards

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Crypto Compliance Before the Rules Arrive

The FCA s recent guidance on the UK s future cryptoasset regime creates a window you can t afford to miss. Most compliance teams wait for final regulations before acting. By then, you re retrofitting

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Should You Block or Monitor High-Risk Gaming Customers?

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Should You Block or Monitor High-Risk Gaming Customers?

You 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

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Can We Actually Do Behavioral Intelligence?

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Can We Actually Do Behavioral Intelligence?

Understanding 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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Prosecuting Money Laundering: Build a Case Management System That Actually Closes Cases

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Prosecuting Money Laundering: Build a Case Management System That Actually Closes Cases

The 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

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AMLA Myths Compliance Teams Already Believe

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AMLA Myths Compliance Teams Already Believe

Since the EU decided to establish the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) , misconceptions have spread faster than the regulation itself. Some teams think they re off the hook because they re not h

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Can We Actually Use NRA Findings in Our Program?

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Can We Actually Use NRA Findings in Our Program?

These 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

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Are Your Controls Actually Working? A Balkans Enforcement Gap Audit

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Are Your Controls Actually Working? A Balkans Enforcement Gap Audit

You 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

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AMLA Prep: Six Mistakes Compliance Teams Are Making Right Now

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AMLA Prep: Six Mistakes Compliance Teams Are Making Right Now

The 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

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EBA Framework 4.3 Exposes Gaps Before They Become AMLA Findings

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EBA Framework 4.3 Exposes Gaps Before They Become AMLA Findings

Understanding the EBA s New Framework The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released Reporting Framework 4.3, transforming AMLA s risk-assessment templates into a machine-readable Data Point Model

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FATF's 2025 Standards Shift to Risk-Based Compliance

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FATF's 2025 Standards Shift to Risk-Based Compliance

The 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

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DeFi Isn't Decentralized (and That's Fine)

International Bodies & Standards

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DeFi Isn't Decentralized (and That's Fine)

The 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

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Do We Really Have to Treat Lawyers Like Banks?

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Do We Really Have to Treat Lawyers Like Banks?

You 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,

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Treating Trade Sanctions Like Financial Sanctions Will Get You Fined

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Treating Trade Sanctions Like Financial Sanctions Will Get You Fined

The Conventional Wisdom Many compliance teams believe that a strong financial sanctions program covers all bases. You ve got automated screening running daily, hitting the UK Sanctions List with high

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