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NCA issues an Invoice Fraud Leaflet warning that criminals are targeting the construction industry through fake invoices, supplier impersonation, and email interception to divert payments

by AdrianaAMLP | Mar 25, 2026

One-page advisory identifies common red flags such as urgent payment requests, unexpected changes to bank details, and discrepancies in invoice information, often enabled by intercepted or spoofed communications. It also sets out practical mitigation measures,...

U.S. SEC issues an interpretation clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets, providing a clear framework that categorises digital assets as commodities, collectibles, tools and stablecoins

by AdrianaAMLP | Mar 17, 2026

The guidance categorises crypto assets into types such as digital commodities, stablecoins, digital collectibles and digital tools, stating that most do not fall within securities laws, while reaffirming that assets offered as investment contracts or representing...

OPBAS’s latest report warns that despite progress across 41,000+ firms, PBSs still fshow gaps in AML enforcement and intelligence sharing, urging sharper action as the FCA takes on direct supervision

by AdrianaAMLP | Mar 3, 2026

OPBAS reports that while professional-body supervisors (PBSs) overseeing lawyers and accountants are generally more effective than at any point since 2018, weaknesses persist in areas such as enforcement action, supervisory consistency and intelligence-sharing. The...

Companies House delays presenter-related reforms until no earlier than November 2026 to prioritise completing identity verification under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

by AdrianaAMLP | Jan 16, 2026

The latest update to the transition plan confirms that Companies House will postpone the planned Spring 2026 introduction of presenter measures so it can focus on delivering identity verification for directors and people with significant control and respond to...

FATF’s Oct 2025 Call for Action flags North Korea, Iran, and Myanmar as high-risk jurisdictions with serious AML/CFT deficiencies, urging stronger due diligence and counter-measures

by AdrianaAMLP | Oct 24, 2025

The statement reaffirms FATF’s intention to protect the global financial system from jurisdictions with severe, unaddressed money-laundering, terrorist-financing, and proliferation-financing risks. It underscores the continued application of stringent measures until...

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NCA issues an Invoice Fraud Leaflet warning that criminals are targeting the construction industry through fake invoices, supplier impersonation, and email interception to divert payments

U.S. SEC issues an interpretation clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets, providing a clear framework that categorises digital assets as commodities, collectibles, tools and stablecoins

OPBAS’s latest report warns that despite progress across 41,000+ firms, PBSs still fshow gaps in AML enforcement and intelligence sharing, urging sharper action as the FCA takes on direct supervision

Companies House delays presenter-related reforms until no earlier than November 2026 to prioritise completing identity verification under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

FATF’s Oct 2025 Call for Action flags North Korea, Iran, and Myanmar as high-risk jurisdictions with serious AML/CFT deficiencies, urging stronger due diligence and counter-measures

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