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FCA Executive Director Steve Smart outlines new FC measures at 1LoD Financial Crime Summit, including an AML Synthetic Data sprint, NCA collaboration, action on rogue ‘finfluencers,’ and a RBA

by AdrianaAMLP | Sep 11, 2025

In his speech at the Financial Crime Forum in London, Steve Smart emphasized a proactive, system-wide approach to combating financial crime through stronger enforcement, enhanced detection, and technological innovation. He highlighted the importance of cross-sector...

EC President Ursula von der Leyen calls for suspending segments of the EU-Israel trade deal, sanctioning extremist Israeli officials, and freezing EU funds, while maintaining support for civil society

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Sep 10, 2025

She proposed suspending the trade section of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, targeting extremist Israeli ministers and settlers with sanctions, and freezing €14 billion in EU project funds and €6 million in annual regional support to Israel. However, support for...

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces a global Summit on Countering Illicit Finance and Corruption in London, aiming to crack down on kleptocracy and drive dirty money out of the UK markets

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Jun 24, 2025

He outlined a new doctrine of “progressive realism,” positioning Britain as a global leader in financial integrity and rule-based cooperation. Highlighting the City’s pivotal role in global tech and finance, he emphasized building new coalitions—including with the...

AUSTRAC’s 2nd AML/CTF consultation proposes adding targeted sanctions screening, requiring firms to adopt strong policies to prevent breaches and enforce asset freezes

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Jun 20, 2025

By integrating sanctions compliance directly into AML/CTF obligations, these rules ensure a more cohesive approach to financial crime prevention. This not only helps close gaps where sanctioned parties might exploit weaknesses in existing controls but also reinforces...

AMLA’s Chair Bruna Szego calls for stronger cross-sector cooperation at Dublin EAFCS, prioritising operational foundations, enhanced FIU and supervisory coordination, and unified action against ML/TF

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | May 7, 2025

Bruna emphasised the importance of unifying efforts across sectors to combat ML/TF, which undermine EU economic and democratic stability. AMLA’s dual mandate—supervision and FIU coordination—presents opportunities to break down silos and strengthen the AML/CFT...

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FCA Executive Director Steve Smart outlines new FC measures at 1LoD Financial Crime Summit, including an AML Synthetic Data sprint, NCA collaboration, action on rogue ‘finfluencers,’ and a RBA

EC President Ursula von der Leyen calls for suspending segments of the EU-Israel trade deal, sanctioning extremist Israeli officials, and freezing EU funds, while maintaining support for civil society

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces a global Summit on Countering Illicit Finance and Corruption in London, aiming to crack down on kleptocracy and drive dirty money out of the UK markets

AUSTRAC’s 2nd AML/CTF consultation proposes adding targeted sanctions screening, requiring firms to adopt strong policies to prevent breaches and enforce asset freezes

AMLA’s Chair Bruna Szego calls for stronger cross-sector cooperation at Dublin EAFCS, prioritising operational foundations, enhanced FIU and supervisory coordination, and unified action against ML/TF

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