Recent Posts

• FATF publishes a targeted report on stablecoins and unhosted wallets, warning that these fast-growing crypto tools, facilitating over 80% of criminal virtual asset transactions, are fueling global ML/TF risks
• EBA and ESMA launch a consultation to harmonise ‘fit-and-proper’ checks for senior bank and investment leaders, proposing clearer supervision, standardised suitability, and stronger AML safeguards – feedback by 25 May 2026
• AUSTRAC publishes guidance on its new compulsory examination powers, detailing how it can require individuals or businesses to attend, answer questions, and provide documents for AML/CTF compliance
• HMT publishes guidance on Using Digital Identities with the MLRs, clarifying that regulated firms can use certified digital identities on the DVS Register to meet AML customer due diligence requirements
• CoLP Domestic Corruption Unit arrests the Chief Executive of the Police Federation of England & Wales and 2 senior officials on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position in a financial misconduct probe