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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OFSI Extends Lukoil General Licences and Adds User Notification Requirement
UK financial sanctions authority OFSI has amended two General Licences covering continued business with Lukoil International and Lukoil Bulgaria entities, adding a new notification requirement…
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New Zealand’s DIA Puts Regulatory Stewardship at the Centre of Unified AML Supervision
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs is moving its unified AML/CFT supervisory model toward a broader regulatory stewardship approach, combining system-wide oversight with risk-based supervision,…
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UK Lawmakers Press Banks Over Access for Crypto and Digital Asset Firms
UK lawmakers are increasing pressure on banks to explain how they provide services to crypto and digital asset businesses, warning that restrictions on banking access…
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AMLA Warns Real Estate Money Laundering Can Add Pressure to EU Housing Prices
The EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority has highlighted the real estate sector as a significant non-financial money laundering risk, warning that illicit investment in property can…
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UK Expands High Street Crime Crackdown with Longer Closure Orders and Tighter Gambling Controls
The UK government is advancing a broader crackdown on high street businesses linked to organised crime, money laundering and other illicit activity, combining stronger premises-closure…
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Brazil Introduces 24-Hour Review Window for Higher-Risk Crypto Transfers
Brazil is introducing a 24-hour review window for certain higher-risk virtual asset transfers as part of a broader effort to strengthen fraud controls around crypto…
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FinCEN Finalizes Broad Beneficial Ownership Reporting Exemption for U.S. Companies
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has finalized a rule permanently removing beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons…
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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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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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