AMLA announces it will launch a data collection exercise starting in Mar 2026 to test and calibrate its risk assessment models for the financial sector, paving the way for harmonised EU AML/CFT framework

by | Jan 27, 2026

The exercise, conducted with national supervisors and the private sector, involves both entities potentially eligible for direct supervision and a representative sample of institutions remaining under national oversight. The goal is to ensure consistent EU-wide...

Europol’s ‘Maritime Cocaine Trafficking’ report warns that evolving tactics, using semi-submersibles, specialised vessels, deep concealment, and fragmented routes, demand stronger enforcement and intelligence

by | Jan 27, 2026

The report highlights the growing use of semi-submersibles, specialized vessels, and deep concealment techniques—hiding cocaine in carrier materials, machinery, or underwater ship structures—along with fragmented routes and delivery points that exploit enforcement...

MONEYVAL’s 2nd Follow-up report finds Estonia has strengthened its AML/CFT framework with tougher sanctions and crypto‑risk measures, but notable gaps persist, keeping it under heightened scrutiny

by | Jan 22, 2026

MONEYVAL’s follow-up re-assessment shows that Estonia has made measurable progress in strengthening its anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing measures, notably upgrading compliance with targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and terrorist...

Europol and partners issue a joint report providing financial services firms with a practical, risk-based approach to prioritise post-quantum cryptography migration for critical systems as quantum threats emerge

by | Jan 21, 2026

The report offers a structured methodology that helps financial institutions assess quantum-related risks, categorise systems by sensitivity and determine migration priorities for post-quantum cryptography based on impact and complexity. It also highlights “no-regret”...

EC proposes a new cybersecurity package to bolster EU’s digital resilience, enhancing security-by-design standards, streamlining certification, and strengthening ENISA’s role amid growing cyber threats

by | Jan 20, 2026

The Commission’s cybersecurity proposal includes a revised Cybersecurity Act and related measures to improve the protection of information and communication technology (ICT) products and services, address risks from high-risk suppliers and make cyber-security...