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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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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FinCEN Proposes Risk-Based Overhaul of U.S. AML/CFT Program Rules
Date: 7 April 2026Category: Regulation / ComplianceRegion: United States FinCEN has proposed a major revision of the rules governing anti-money laundering and countering the financing…
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FATF Updates Its Grey List: Compliance Implications of the February 2026 Plenary
The Financial Action Task Force updated its lists of high-risk and monitored jurisdictions following its Plenary meeting in Mexico City from 11 to 13 February…
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