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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BaFin Gains Powers to Supervise AI Across German Finance
German lawmakers have authorised BaFin to supervise financial institutions’ compliance with EU AI transparency, risk and prohibited-practice rules.
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EU Debates Group-Wide AML Duties for Major Corporate Brands
EU officials are considering how group-wide AML obligations should apply when major commercial groups own or franchise regulated financial businesses.
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Europe’s AMLA Finalises Rules for Direct Supervision of Cross-Border Financial Groups
The European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority has finalised a set of technical standards governing how it will work with national authorities to select and directly…
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Hong Kong SFC Updates Licensed Firms and Virtual Asset Providers on FATF High-Risk Jurisdictions
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has reminded licensed corporations, SFC-licensed virtual asset service providers and associated entities to update their AML/CFT controls following…
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Indonesian Groups Ask FATF to Review Danantara Bond Protections
Indonesian civil society organisations have asked FATF to examine legal protections granted to buyers of Danantara bonds.
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Australia’s Tranche 2 AML Regime Takes Effect, Bringing Property and Professional Services into Scope
Australia’s expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime took effect on 1 July 2026, bringing tens of thousands of additional businesses within the supervision of…
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FinCEN Proposes to Cut H-Pay and Other Huione Successor Entities Off from the U.S. Financial System
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has proposed expanding its existing restrictions on Cambodia-based Huione Group to cover H-Pay Service PLC and any future entity…
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Hong Kong Finalises Plans to License Virtual Asset Advisers and Managers
Hong Kong regulators plan to introduce legislation in 2026 establishing licensing regimes for businesses providing virtual asset advisory and management services. Hong Kong’s Financial Services…
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AUSTRAC Targets Virtual AAML Reforms Take Effect
AUSTRAC has launched two targeted supervisory campaigns examining how virtual asset service providers manage money laundering and terrorist financing risks. The first campaign focuses on…
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U.S. Proposes New Illicit-Finance Rules for Payment Stablecoin Issuers
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has proposed a new anti-illicit-finance framework for regulated payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. Issued jointly by the…
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