Regions
Browse AML/CFT regulation, enforcement, compliance practices and financial crime developments by jurisdiction. Regional coverage helps readers understand how international standards are implemented across different legal and regulatory environments.
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Chinese Money Launderer Sentenced to 15 Years for Moving More Than $92 Million in Illicit Funds
A Chinese national has been sentenced to 15 years in U.S. federal prison for his role in a Chinese money laundering organisation that moved more…
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Fintel Alliance Finds Coordinated Mortgage Fraud Across Major Australian Banks
AUSTRAC’s Fintel Alliance has identified coordinated mortgage fraud and systemic weaknesses across Australia’s lending sector after analysing data from 10 major banks. According to AUSTRAC,…
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China Tightens Tax Rules on Offshore Trusts as Cross-Border Wealth Scrutiny Expands
China has brought offshore trusts directly into its individual income tax framework, requiring taxpayers to report and pay tax both when assets are transferred into…
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SEC Proposes Regulation Crypto Assets With New Offering Exemptions and Safe Harbor
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a new regulatory framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets, creating tailored pathways for issuers to…
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Saudi Banks Apply Enhanced AML Checks to UAE-Bound Transfers, Reuters Reports
Saudi banks have begun applying additional anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing checks to transfers destined for the United Arab Emirates, according to a Reuters report…
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Jersey AML Consultation Closes on MLCO and CDD Reliance Reforms
The Jersey Financial Services Commission’s consultation on proposed changes to the island’s anti-money laundering Handbook closes at 5:00pm on 18 August 2026. The consultation focuses…
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HMRC Opens Next Mandatory Tax Adviser Registration Window as AML Supervision Checks Continue
HM Revenue & Customs has moved into the next phase of the UK’s mandatory tax adviser registration regime, with a new three-month registration window opening…
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U.S. Treasury Opens New GENIUS Act Rulemaking on Stablecoin Issuance
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on 17 August 2026 opened a new notice of proposed rulemaking under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for…
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FinCEN Finalises Beneficial Ownership Reporting Exemption for U.S. Companies
The U.S. Treasury Department has finalised a rule that removes beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements for companies created in the United States and for…
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World Liberty Trust Receives Preliminary OCC Approval for National Trust Bank Charter
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted preliminary conditional approval to World Liberty Trust Company, N.A. for a national trust bank…
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