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FATF’s latest VASPs report exposes major gaps in virtual asset compliance, rising stablecoins misuse and weak cross-border supervision, calling for urgent global enforcement and coordinated action
The FATF’s 2025 targeted update on virtual assets and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) highlights that most jurisdictions have yet to fully implement AML/CFT requirements, including the Travel Rule. The report calls for urgent action to strengthen supervision, close regulatory gaps, and enhance international coordination to mitigate the risks of misuse of virtual assets for illicit finance…
UNODC’s World Drug Report 2025 warns that global instability is fuelling the drug crisis, enabling organised crime to expand corruption, violence, and FC, with increasing links to ML and cybercrime
The report notes a growing overlap between drug trafficking and other illicit economies, including money laundering and cyber-enabled crime. Cross-border laundering of drug profits is becoming more sophisticated, placing additional strain on law enforcement and financial systems. UNODC calls for a coordinated global response that addresses not only drug supply and demand, but also the financial infrastructure that enables drug-linked crime to thrive…
FATF–MONEYVAL June 25 Plenary advances payment transparency, boosts financial inclusion, and delists Croatia, Mali, and Tanzania, while adding Bolivia and the UK Virgin Islands over AML/CFT gaps
The joint plenary advanced global efforts to combat financial crime by revising key standards, monitoring high-risk jurisdictions, and promoting financial inclusion. The meeting also reinforced protections for NPOs, confirmed Latvia’s evaluation under a new methodology, and underscored international cooperation against sanctions evasion and TF…
FATF’s updated Financial Inclusion guidance promotes a proportionate RBA to AML/CFT, boosting access for low-risk groups with digital ID solutions while protecting financial integrity
The guidance emphasizes that financial inclusion and anti-financial crime efforts are mutually reinforcing—greater access paired with robust oversight enhances transparency, deters criminal misuse of the financial system, and strengthens the effectiveness of AML/CFT/CPF measures. By supporting both regulatory integrity and financial access, the FATF aims to help jurisdictions and the private sector balance security with inclusion…
FATF Complex PF and Sanctions Evasion Schemes report exposes major gaps in tackling WMD financing, revealing evolving evasion tactics such as hidden BO, intermediaries, and maritime misuse
The report calls for stronger international cooperation, improved information sharing between public and private sectors, and unified definitions and assessments to better detect and disrupt these illicit networks. It also recommends ongoing reviews to identify best practices and enhance the global response to proliferation risks…
FATF’s revised R.16 clarifies roles, standardises data for transfers above USD/EUR 1,000, and requires technology to detect fraud and errors in cross-border payments
The FATF has amended Recommendation 16 to clarify responsibilities across the payment chain, standardise required payer and payee information for cross-border transfers over USD/EUR 1,000, and mandate tools to prevent fraud and error. These changes aim to enhance transparency, improve payment accuracy, and support global efforts to combat financial crime while aligning with the G20 roadmap for more efficient cross-border payments…
OECD’s new manual guides jurisdictions in building strong tax crime investigations to fight global evasion, through clear laws, defined roles, enhanced cooperation, and advanced technology
It outlines essential components such as defining roles and responsibilities, establishing legal frameworks, and implementing robust case management systems. The manual also highlights the importance of inter-agency cooperation, the use of technology in investigations, and the protection of suspects’ rights. By providing practical tools and country-specific examples, the OECD aims to enhance the capacity of tax authorities worldwide to combat tax crimes effectively…
INTERPOL-led global crackdown on child sexual abuse material uncovers transnational financial crime links, resulting in 20 arrests and 68 suspects identified across 12 countries
The coordinated effort, spanning 12 countries across Europe and the Americas, has resulted in the arrest of 20 suspects, including professionals such as a healthcare worker and a teacher involved in exploitation activities. Beyond these arrests, authorities have identified 68 additional suspects, with investigations ongoing to further dismantle the complex criminal networks involved. The operation highlights the critical role of cross-border…
OECD’s updated Common Reporting Standard 2025 expands global tax transparency by including e-money, CBDCs, and crypto-related investments, while tightening due diligence rules
Released as a consolidated text, the updated CRS aligns with the Crypto‑Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), introducing stricter due diligence and reporting obligations for financial institutions and crypto-asset service providers. The framework also clarifies exemptions for genuine non-profit organisations and provides updated guidance to ensure consistent application across jurisdictions…
INTERPOL’s European Regional Conference spotlights the role of AI, asset recovery, and cross-border unity to combat rising FC threats through innovation and collaboration
The conference showcased how technological advancements, such as AI-powered tools and integrated databases like the Biometric Hub and ICSE, are becoming essential in detecting and disrupting complex criminal networks. Delegates underscored the need for enhanced collaboration among European law enforcement agencies to tackle the evolving landscape of ML, cybercrime, and organized crime that transcend national borders…
FATF and MONEYVAL join forces at the 12–13 June 2025 Plenary to strengthen the global fight against illicit finance through smarter, risk-based, and more inclusive AML/CFT enforcement
The plenary will be followed by a FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs) Chairs’ meeting and a Technical Assistance Peer Exchange on 14 June, designed to improve cooperation and provide targeted support to resource-constrained jurisdictions. The joint effort underscores the global commitment to advancing coordinated, proportionate responses to financial crime threats…
FATF’s Consolidated Assessment ratings (May 2025) highlight Philippines’ removal from the grey list, the addition of Laos and Nepal, and underscore global progress in AML/CFT compliance
The Philippines was removed after demonstrating progress in its anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. Laos and Nepal were added due to ongoing deficiencies in their AML/CFT systems. The FATF’s actions highlight both progress in some countries and the need for continued improvements in others…