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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South Africa Holds Public Hearings on AML/CFT Amendment Bill Ahead of Next FATF Evaluation
South Africa’s Parliament held public hearings on 11 August 2026 on the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill [B15–2026], a wide-ranging…
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OCC Rejects Bunq US Charter Over Compliance Concerns
The OCC has rejected Dutch fintech Bunq’s US national bank charter application, citing significant compliance concerns and slowing its American expansion.
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Global Probe Targets Kinahan Cartel’s Alleged €1bn Network
Authorities across six countries are tracing the Kinahan cartel’s alleged €1 billion network, highlighting the growing reach of cross-border asset tracing and AML cooperation.
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FATF Evaluation Sets a Clear Roadmap for Stronger CSP Regulation in Singapore
Singapore achieved a strong outcome in the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) 2026 Mutual Evaluation and was placed under Regular Follow-up. This is the most…
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Brazil Tightens Crypto Transfer Rules to Curb Fraud
Brazil’s central bank has introduced new anti-fraud rules that will allow certain cryptocurrency transfers to be delayed for up to 24 hours, responding to the…
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US Treasury Targets Iran’s Global Clandestine Currency Networks
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned a network of exchange houses, companies and facilitators accused of helping…
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US Treasury Sanctions Crypto Exchanges Funding Iran’s IRGC and Enabling Illicit Finance
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two digital asset exchanges and a network of associated individuals and…
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EU Weighs Action Over Beneficial Ownership Register Access
The European Commission may act against member states that have not implemented access rules for beneficial ownership registers.
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Ex-Raiffeisen CEO Pierin Vincenz Appeals Fraud Conviction
Former Raiffeisen CEO Pierin Vincenz has returned to court as judges review his 2022 fraud conviction and disputed acquisition-related gains.
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FCA Steps Up Scrutiny of Unregulated Lenders
The FCA is increasing scrutiny of unregulated lenders, leasing companies and money brokers over financial crime and market risks.
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