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The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026

On 9 June 2026, The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 were made. An explanatory memorandum has also been published. These Regulations make targe...

Federal Reserve Proposes Risk-Based AML/CFT Program Requirements

On July 7, 2026, the Federal Reserve Board requested comment on a proposed rule that would amend the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) progr...

Formal warnings issued by Department of Internal Affairs in money laundering crackdown

The department detected the non-compliance of the companies, which include six law firms and one real estate agency, during its thematic review.

AMLA advisory note on money laundering risks as MiCA transitional period ends

On 29 June 2026, the EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) issued an advisory note on the money laundering and terrorist financing risks linked to the end of the transitional p...

The Most Powerful Whistleblower Law Ever Passed is at Risk – You Can Help Save It

The public comment period on FinCEN's proposed rules for the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act closes June 1, 2026 — and what's at stake is significant. Congress...

DOJ Announces $9.7 Million Resolution with Bank Over BSA/AML Compliance Failures

On June 30, the DOJ announced that a community bank entered into a non-prosecution agreement and agreed to pay more than $9.7 million to resolve an investigation into violations of...

AI for Anti-Money Laundering (AML): From Rule Engines to Agentic AI Detection

Banks process millions of transactions daily, yet traditional AML systems struggle to detect complex financial crime patterns. Despite rising investments, outdated systems and manu...

AMLA consults on draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring of a business relationship

On 3 June 2026, the EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) issued a consultation on draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring of business relationships.   The draft guidelines are...

Macau Advances New Anti-Money Laundering Framework

Macau has launched consultations on a proposed overhaul of its anti-money laundering framework, with authorities seeking to introduce tighter oversight of virtual assets, expand co...

Modern BSA/AML compliance on Databricks

The anti-money laundering (AML) function in financial services has historically been...

UAE Central Bank Fines Foreign Bank and Compliance Officer for Money Laundering Violations

Oman mandates anti-money laundering compliance officers for gold and jewellery businesses

MUSCAT – The directive applies to businesses involved in the trade of gold, jewellery, silver and gemstones, with the ministry urging establishments to immediately appoint a design...

JMLSG publishes consultation on amendments to Part 1 of its guidance

On 1 June 2026, the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) published a consultation paper setting out proposed amendments to Part I of its Guidance. Summary The JMLSG explai...

New Anti-Money Laundering Rules Have Just Hit Australian Real Estate. Here’s What Property Investors Need To Know

If you've bought or sold a property recently, you're used to a familiar process involving contracts, finance approval and a straightforward path to settlement. That process has jus...

Action plan to tackle financial crime, money laundering

The Government will launch an action plan to strengthen the State's response to financial crime, money laundering, and terrorist financing.

Oman and Thailand sign AML cooperation pact

BAKU: The National Financial Information Centre (NFIC) of the Sultanate of Oman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Anti-Money Laundering Office of the Kingdom of Tha...

AML Crackdown Continues with Closing of UK Payment Processor

Government regulators around the world continue to intensify efforts against money laundering. In a first-of-its-kind case, Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has shut down paym...

How to Manage Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Supply Chain Risk!

Measuring the scale of money laundering is not easy! However, one thing we can safely say is that it’s a big, big problem. In fact, The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UN...

AMLA consults on draft ITS on the format for reporting suspicions and providing transaction records

On 2 July 2026, the EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) issued a consultation paper on draft implementing technical standards (ITS) specifying the format to be used for the r...

Law enforcement, banks warn of money laundering gaps in major US crypto bill

The crypto industry and law enforcement groups are in the midst of a lobbying showdown over the proposed Clarity Act.

Property professionals offered free AML webinar

HM Treasury announced updates to the Money Laundering Regulations last month

FINTRAC hands reporting entities new trafficking indicators for major events

A decade in, BMO-led Project Protect gets fresh teeth from Canada's AML watchdog

FINTRAC lets Canadian firms share client data to detect money laundering

One approval stands between your firm and a fuller view of every client

AUSTRAC Mandates External Audit for Bankstown Sports Club

AUSTRAC has directed Bankstown District Sports Club Ltd to appoint an independent auditor following concerns that the club’s anti-money-laundering (AML) controls may be insufficien...