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CBUAE unveils Middle East’s first biometric payment solution, a proof‑of‑concept pilot enabling payments via facial and palm recognition as part of the UAE’s Digital Economy Strategy
The initiative is being tested at the Dubai Land Department through the bank’s Sandbox Programme and Innovation Hub, developed in partnership with Network International and powered by PopID, and is designed to boost security, convenience and innovation in the national payments ecosystem while supporting the UAE’s vision of a digitally advanced financial future…
Hong Kong regulators strengthen collaboration to tackle increasingly sophisticated fraud, combining supervision, data-protection oversight, and public awareness efforts to enhance banks’ resilience
HKMA and the Privacy Commissioner announced enhanced cooperation to assess and improve banks’ anti-fraud systems and data security controls, with HKMA focusing on the effective implementation of anti-fraud measures and the PCPD reviewing personal data protection practices. They also plan joint publicity, education and outreach efforts with law enforcement and industry partners to raise public awareness of evolving scam tactics and highlight the importance of safeguarding personal and financial information…
AUSTRAC introduces AML/CTF transitional rules, giving firms until Mar 2029 to meet new CDD requirements and delaying some crypto obligations to July 2026, easing reforms while managing FC risks
Key measures include a three-year period (March 2026–March 2029) for moving to new customer due diligence requirements, extended deadlines for appointing AML/CTF compliance officers, staggered timing for independent evaluations, rollover of existing digital currency exchange registrations to the new virtual asset regime, and delays of certain obligations for virtual asset service providers until July 2026 or 2029. These arrangements aim to balance strong anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism protections…
CFATF Follow-Up Report on the BVI shows it is ‘Compliant’ or ‘Largely Compliant’ on all 40 FATF Recs, marking major progress in AML/CFT, BO transparency, and financial supervision
The Second Enhanced Follow-Up Report acknowledges substantial reforms to the British Virgin Islands ‘ AML/CFT/CPF regime, leading to upgraded technical compliance ratings on multiple FATF Recommendations. While this technical progress positions the territory as compliant with all 40 FATF standards, the jurisdiction remains under enhanced follow-up due to outstanding work on effectiveness outcomes and will continue reporting on further implementation…
CFATF’s Follow-Up Report finds Suriname has bolstered AML/CFT laws and risk assessments but remains under enhanced scrutiny for persistent financial crime vulnerabilities
The third enhanced follow-up report assesses Suriname’s implementation of the FATF 40 Recommendations, documenting legislative and policy reforms that have led to multiple technical compliance re-ratings from Partially Compliant/Non-Compliant toward Compliant or Largely Compliant. While progress is significant in many areas of the AML/CFT regime, certain gaps remain (such as full risk coverage of new technologies and detailed understanding of some sectors), and Suriname continues to be monitored through the enhanced follow-up process until remaining deficiencies are addressed…
MONEYVAL’s 1st Enhanced Follow‑up Report on Azerbaijan finds progress in AML/CFT reforms and FATF compliance, but the country remains under enhanced monitoring to address ongoing FC risks
MONEYVAL concludes that Azerbaijan has made meaningful improvements to its AML/CFT preventive measures, including enhancements to customer due diligence, supervision, and risk understanding across obliged sectors. It nonetheless calls for continued efforts to ensure these reforms translate into consistent, effective implementation and stronger outcomes in practice…
LSRA’s Gibraltar ‘Risk Scoring Policy’ introduces a refined risk-based methodology, clearer supervisory guidance, and stronger alignment with AML/CFT/CPF standards to better detect and mitigate FC risks
The policy explains how the LSRA applies a risk‑based approach—combining assessments of technical compliance (quality of policies, procedures, client due diligence, SARs, etc.), effectiveness in preventing financial crime and sanctions evasion, and materiality (the likelihood and impact of failures)—to assign an overall risk score to each firm. These risk scores help the LSRA categorize firms by risk level and determine appropriate supervisory actions, ensuring targeted oversight of legal practices engaged in relevant financial activities…
CBUAE and the Bank of Finland deepen cooperation to enhance financial stability through tighter regulatory oversight, shared expertise, and fintech innovation to tackle cross-border FC
The dialogue focused on sharing regulatory and supervisory expertise, advancing digital transformation and cross-border payments, and fostering innovation while safeguarding resilient financial systems—underscoring both central banks’ commitment to international cooperation, robust governance, and sustainable economic growth…
GFI’s report ‘Unmasking The Shadows’ exposes Uganda’s opaque real estate market as a ML hub, where hidden ownership and weak oversight allow illicit funds to flow, urging transparency reforms
The report explains that although Uganda has legal frameworks for land transactions and anti-money-laundering, gaps such as the absence of a public beneficial-ownership register and weak oversight in real estate create opportunities for illicit financial flows to be concealed through property transactions. It recommends enhancing transparency and access to information in land markets, strengthening compliance in the financial system, improving interagency cooperation on information sharing and mutual legal assistance…
APG’s Annual Report 2024-25 highlights efforts to strengthen AML/CFT regimes, tackle emerging risks like virtual assets and cyber fraud, build regional expertise, and enhance cross-border action
The report details APG’s governance, capacity-building initiatives, mutual evaluation preparations, technical assistance, and workshops aimed at supporting national implementation of FATF standards. It underscores the importance of regional cooperation, cross-border information sharing, and targeted risk-based strategies in tackling financial crime, reinforcing APG’s role as a central hub for coordinating effective AML/CFT measures and improving compliance across Asia-Pacific jurisdictions…
UAE assumes the 2026 MENAFATF Presidency, driving regional AML/CFT efforts, strengthening governance and cooperation, and tackling emerging risks from virtual assets and fintech
The UAE will oversee preparations for the third round of mutual evaluations under the updated FATF methodology. Focus on emerging financial-crime threats such as virtual assets, fintech innovations, AI, and beneficial ownership transparency. UAE’s presidency is part of a two-year leadership sequence, followed by Bahrain in 2027, ensuring continuity and regional cohesion…
South Korea’s FIU launches an AML reform taskforce, aiming to tighten crypto rules, prepare for stablecoin oversight, and align with global standards ahead of the 2028 FATF Evaluation review
The taskforce will focus on tightening regulation of virtual asset service providers, including expanding the travel rule to cover transfers below KRW 100 million and developing AML measures for upcoming stablecoin rules. It will also seek to align Korea’s AML regime more closely with global standards, including measures such as suspending suspicious accounts during investigations and extending AML obligations…