Regulation & Policy
Follow the latest developments in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, proliferation financing and sanctions regulation. Coverage includes new laws, regulatory guidance, consultation papers, international standards and policy changes affecting regulated businesses and compliance professionals.
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Indonesia Begins Preparations for 2029/2030 FATF Mutual Evaluation
Indonesia has formally begun preparations for its next Financial Action Task Force mutual evaluation, with authorities launching a national coordination process ahead of the country’s…
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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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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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Thailand’s Enhanced KYC/CDD Rules Take Effect for Capital Market Firms
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has brought enhanced Know Your Customer and Customer Due Diligence requirements into effect from 16 August 2026, tightening controls…
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Korea Revises VASP Registration Manual Ahead of August 20 AML Rules
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) and Financial Supervisory Service have published a substantially revised registration manual for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), setting out…
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Ireland Launches Its First National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy
Ireland has launched its first National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy, setting out a coordinated programme to strengthen the country’s response to money laundering, terrorist financing and…
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