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OECD’s July 2025 CARF XML update streamlines global crypto tax reporting with error-aware, standardised data exchange ahead of 2026 enforcement
The document provides technical guidance on the updated XML schema for the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), facilitating standardised and automated exchange of crypto-asset tax information. Its aim is to ensure consistent, accurate, and efficient cross-border reporting by aligning data submission processes with global tax transparency standards.
GI‑TOC Research report maps East and Southern Africa as a major conduit for heroin, illicit gold, and wildlife trafficking, fueled by global crime networks, insurgents, and weak border controls
The report highlights the emergence of critical regional hubs and the complex cross-border illicit economies , spanning drugs, wildlife trafficking, illegal mining, and human smuggling that underpin these risks. This evolving landscape underscores the urgent need for coordinated enforcement and regulatory strategies to address the multifaceted financial crime challenges in the region…
FATF reveals how threat actors exploit the gaps: what you need to know about sanctions evasion & proliferation financing tactics – and how to strengthen your defences
Featuring a panel of international experts from both public and private sectors, the discussion highlighted emerging challenges that complicate detection and compliance efforts in an evolving financial crime landscape. Attendees gained valuable insights into common obstacles faced when addressing these illicit activities and explored effective strategies and good practices for enhancing risk-based approaches. This webinar serves as a crucial resource…
FATF highlights the evolving tactics and emerging threats in TF, calling for adaptive, intelligence-led responses and enhanced global information sharing to strengthen detection and disruption
Experts emphasized the persistent ability of terrorist groups to adapt their financing strategies, exploiting vulnerabilities in the global financial system. The discussion introduced updated risk insights, underscoring emerging threats and future…
Wolfsberg reaffirms its commitment to the RBA, urging banks to embed ‘Proportionality, Prioritisation, and Effectiveness’ in FC controls, with plans to update its 2006 RBA Framework and 2015 FAQs
It urges institutions to tailor controls to their specific risk profiles and business contexts (proportionality), focus resources on higher‑risk customers and activities rather than applying blanket measures (prioritisation), and ensure programmes deliver measurable, outcome‑driven results (effectiveness). The statement also commits to formally updating its 2006 RBA guidance and 2015 risk assessment FAQs…
UNODC’s ‘Ukraine Organised Crime Dynamics’ report warns the war is driving drug trafficking, cyber fraud, arms smuggling, and human trafficking – urging stronger controls and cooperation
The conflict has displaced millions, increasing vulnerabilities to human trafficking and draft evasion schemes. With criminal groups exploiting wartime conditions, the report warns of growing economic and social harm, urging enhanced border controls, centralized monitoring, and stronger public-private partnerships to combat these evolving threats effectively…
FATF holds webinars on TF and Proliferation Risks (July 22, 2025) and Sanctions Evasion Schemes (July 29, 2025) to help deepen public and private sector understanding of key risks and vulnerabilities
The first, on 22 July, will focus on terrorist financing (TF), examining traditional and emerging methods, including online tactics and hybrid approaches. The second, on 29 July, will address proliferation financing (PF) and sanctions evasion schemes, highlighting vulnerabilities in the global financial system and discussing FATF’s recent report on complex PF and sanctions evasion schemes…
GI-TOC flags Pacific Islands as crime transit hub, calls for community-led security amid meth crisis and rising foreign cartel influence
This growing presence of foreign crime groups is fueling a sharp rise in methamphetamine trafficking and usage across the region, which is contributing to wider social harms such as increased petty crime, community fragmentation, and a surge in HIV infections linked to drug use practices. GI-TOC stresses the urgent need for holistic, community-led security strategies that integrate traditional local governance with formal law enforcement efforts…
FATF’s Fifth Round Procedures introduce a risk-based, time-sensitive evaluation cycle prioritising high-risk jurisdictions and enforcing stricter follow-up within six years
The procedures outline a risk-based approach to mutual evaluations, prioritising jurisdictions with higher money laundering and terrorist financing risks, larger financial sectors, or outdated assessments. The procedures mandate a six-year evaluation cycle with reinforced follow-up, requiring jurisdictions to address key deficiencies within three years or face potential public identification through the ICRG process.
FATF updates its 2023 Consolidated processes and procedures for mutual evaluations and follow-ups
Key changes include stricter timelines, clearer expectations for addressing deficiencies, standardized assessor selection, and reinforced confidentiality and conflict-of-interest safeguards. These reforms seek to strengthen the global AML/CTF regime by improving the effectiveness and reliability of assessments, ultimately supporting stronger international cooperation against financial crime…
FATF’s 2025 Terrorist Financing risks report reveals evolving TF threats, with 69% of jurisdictions still fail to understand TF trends and investigate or prosecute effectively, exposing critical gaps
The report also warns of gaps in countries’ abilities to fully understand TF trends and thus respond effectively. It calls for urgent action to bolster technical compliance and effectiveness in both the public and private sectors to prevent terrorists from exploiting vulnerabilities. The FATF stresses the importance of enhancing international cooperation and information sharing among FIUs…
Egmont Group marks its 30th anniversary in Luxembourg, uniting 170+ FIUs to boost global efforts against FC and emerging threats from virtual assets, fintech, and cross-border illicit flows
The event highlighted emerging risks linked to virtual assets, fintech, and cross-border illicit flows, while underlining the vital role of FIUs in sharing intelligence to support complex investigations. Discussions also focused on adapting to new regulatory challenges, strengthening public-private partnerships, and leveraging data analytics…