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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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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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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AMLA Surveys Payment Firms on Central Contact Point Rules
AMLA is surveying payment and e-money firms as it prepares to update EU rules governing central contact points.
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SEC Creates Unit for Accounting and Reporting Fraud
The SEC has established a specialised enforcement unit focused on accounting and financial reporting misconduct.
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Bank of America Warns of Possible New AML Penalties
Bank of America says it is discussing a resolution with the OCC over deficiencies addressed in a December 2024 AML consent order.
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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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