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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Jordan Steps Up Preparations for 2027–2029 MENAFATF Mutual Evaluation
Jordan has begun intensified preparations for its 2027–2029 MENAFATF mutual evaluation, with authorities highlighting legislative reform, risk-based supervision, beneficial ownership transparency and a national risk…
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UAE SME Banking Rules Take Effect With AML Due Diligence Override
The UAE’s new SME Customer Protection Regulation takes effect on 13 September 2026, linking faster low-risk account opening with explicit AML/CFT due diligence and financial…
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BSP Calls on Financial Institutions to Support Philippines’ 2027 FATF Mutual Evaluation
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has called on banks and other BSP-supervised financial institutions to support preparations for the Philippines’ next anti-money laundering and…
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CBN Elevates Terrorism Financing Supervision to Current Priority
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has elevated terrorism financing supervision to a current supervisory priority, placing greater attention on how regulated financial institutions identify,…
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Nepal Rates National Money Laundering Risk Medium-High in 2026 Assessment
Nepal has published the key findings of its 2026 National Risk Assessment on money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, rating the country’s overall money…
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BRICS New Delhi Declaration Calls for Stronger Action on Illicit Financial Flows and Scam Networks
The 2026 BRICS New Delhi Declaration calls for stronger cross-border action against illicit financial flows, terrorist financing, drug-proceeds laundering, illegal virtual-asset flows and organised scam…
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Hong Kong Gazettes Updated UN Sanctions Measures on Haiti and Yemen
Hong Kong has brought updated United Nations sanctions measures on Haiti and Yemen into effect, with the Customs and Excise Department issuing fresh compliance circulars…
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FinCEN Seeks Whistleblower Tips on Iran-Related Illicit Finance Under Operation Economic Outcast
FinCEN has issued a whistleblower bulletin seeking information on Iran-related illicit finance, including potential BSA and U.S. sanctions violations involving Iranian proxies and facilitators outside…
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Bank of Thailand Launches Sector-Wide Framework to Block Illicit Financial Transactions
Thailand’s central bank and 11 financial-sector associations have launched a cooperation framework focused on preventing illicit transactions, strengthening information sharing and improving financial-crime controls.
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Switzerland Bans Sudanese Gold Trade as EU Sanctions Take Effect
Switzerland has banned the purchase, import and transit of gold originating in Sudan, aligning its sanctions regime with measures adopted by the European Union.
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