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HM Treasury updates its high-risk jurisdiction advisory notice following FATF’s October plenary, clarifying the application of enhanced due diligence requirements

by AdrianaAMLP | Nov 11, 2026

Mandatory enhanced due diligence under Regulation 33(1)(b) applies to business relationships and transactions involving jurisdictions subject to FATF calls for action. Firms must also consider risks associated with other jurisdictions through their wider risk-based...

EBA publishes revised internal governance guidelines clarifying banks’ responsibilities for managing conflicts of interest and maintaining effective internal controls

by AdrianaAMLP | Nov 5, 2026

The revisions implement changes under CRD VI, including clearer allocations of responsibilities among management bodies and key function holders, alongside dedicated governance arrangements for third-country branches. They also address organisational structures and...

European Commission updates its FAQs on asset freezes and the prohibition on making funds or economic resources available, focusing on sanctions against Russia and Belarus

by AdrianaAMLP | Sep 25, 2026

The guidance clarifies how these restrictions apply in practice, including to funds and economic resources made available directly or indirectly. It addresses ownership and control considerations involving non-listed entities linked to designated persons. It also...

JMLSG updates Part I AML Guidance, clarifying CDD requirements for bank insolvencies, customers acting on behalf of others and pooled client a/cs, including “unusually” large or complex transactions

by AdrianaAMLP | Sep 3, 2026

The revisions affect paragraphs 2.9, 5.2.4A, 5.3.94A, 5.3.99 and 5.3.142 and Annex 5-V, and have been submitted to HM Treasury for Ministerial approval. The amendments cover the interpretation of “unusually” complex or large transactions, an exception relating to bank...

FinCEN clarifies SAR confidentiality rules, allowing banks to discuss suspicious transactions, fraud concerns and a/c closures with customers, provided they do not reveal that a SAR was filed

by AdrianaAMLP | Sep 2, 2026

FinCEN and US banking regulators have issued a joint statement clarifying that SAR confidentiality requirements do not prevent banks and credit unions communicating with customers about the underlying facts, transactions and documents behind suspected fraud or other...

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HM Treasury updates its high-risk jurisdiction advisory notice following FATF’s October plenary, clarifying the application of enhanced due diligence requirements

EBA publishes revised internal governance guidelines clarifying banks’ responsibilities for managing conflicts of interest and maintaining effective internal controls

European Commission updates its FAQs on asset freezes and the prohibition on making funds or economic resources available, focusing on sanctions against Russia and Belarus

JMLSG updates Part I AML Guidance, clarifying CDD requirements for bank insolvencies, customers acting on behalf of others and pooled client a/cs, including “unusually” large or complex transactions

FinCEN clarifies SAR confidentiality rules, allowing banks to discuss suspicious transactions, fraud concerns and a/c closures with customers, provided they do not reveal that a SAR was filed

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