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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Bank of Ghana Reissues AML/CFT/PF Penalties Reminder for Regulated Institutions
The Bank of Ghana on 24 August 2026 issued a fresh notice reminding accountable institutions under its supervision that they remain subject to anti-money laundering,…
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Fiji Steps Up Asset Forfeiture Ahead of 2026 AML/CFT Mutual Evaluation
Fiji has about FJ$11 million in assets currently subject to active forfeiture proceedings as the government intensifies efforts to deprive criminal networks of illicit proceeds…
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Mauritius FIU Clarifies Suspicious Transaction Reporting and MLRO Escalation
Mauritius’ Financial Intelligence Unit has issued Supplementary STR Guidance Note 4.1, providing additional practical guidance on the suspicious transaction reporting process under the Financial Intelligence…
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FATF Welcomes Barbados, Namibia and Thailand to FSRB Guest Initiative
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has welcomed Barbados, Namibia and Thailand as participants in its FATF-Style Regional Body (FSRB) Guest Initiative, giving the three…
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Nevada Casino AML Rules for Independent Agents Take Effect
Amendments to Nevada Gaming Commission Regulation 25 governing casino independent agents took effect on 21 August 2026, introducing new anti-money laundering training, due diligence, documentation…
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Indonesia Begins Preparations for 2029/2030 FATF Mutual Evaluation
Indonesia has formally begun preparations for its next Financial Action Task Force mutual evaluation, with authorities launching a national coordination process ahead of the country’s…
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China Tightens Tax Rules on Offshore Trusts as Cross-Border Wealth Scrutiny Expands
China has brought offshore trusts directly into its individual income tax framework, requiring taxpayers to report and pay tax both when assets are transferred into…
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SEC Proposes Regulation Crypto Assets With New Offering Exemptions and Safe Harbor
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a new regulatory framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets, creating tailored pathways for issuers to…
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Jersey AML Consultation Closes on MLCO and CDD Reliance Reforms
The Jersey Financial Services Commission’s consultation on proposed changes to the island’s anti-money laundering Handbook closes at 5:00pm on 18 August 2026. The consultation focuses…
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HMRC Opens Next Mandatory Tax Adviser Registration Window as AML Supervision Checks Continue
HM Revenue & Customs has moved into the next phase of the UK’s mandatory tax adviser registration regime, with a new three-month registration window opening…
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