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Europol launches the EU’s Digital Entry/Exit System, replacing passport stamps with biometric checks to strengthen security, curb cross-border crime and support AML efforts – full rollout by Apr 2026

October 12, 2025

The system aims to detect visa overstays, prevent identity and document fraud, and strengthen border security while enabling faster, automated crossings. During its six-month rollout, both passport stamping and digital registration will operate in parallel, with full implementation expected by 10 April 2026. Emphasising data protection, the system complies with GDPR standards and includes strict safeguards on personal data use and retention…

FinCEN renews its Residential Real Estate GTOs, requiring title insurance companies to identify individuals behind shell companies used in non-financed purchases – expires 28 Feb 2026

October 10, 2025

Effective from October 10, 2025, to February 28, 2026, the renewal maintains the existing geographic coverage and purchase thresholds—$300,000 in most areas and $50,000 in Baltimore City and County. The extension bridges the gap until the new Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule (RRE Rule) takes effect on March 1, 2026, reinforcing efforts to curb illicit finance in the real estate sector…

ESMA’s 2023 Post-Trade Transparency Manual clarifies reporting rules, deferrals, and instrument coverage, key for detecting suspicious trading and ensuring compliance

October 10, 2025

The manual emphasizes the importance of accurate and timely post-trade reporting to detect market abuse, manipulation, and insider trading across EU financial markets. It also highlights the responsibilities of reporting entities to maintain robust controls and data integrity, which are essential for effective supervision and investigation of potential financial crime…

UK PSR decides not to proceed with an interim cap on UK-EEA cross-border interchange fees, citing the need stronger data and analysis to protect transparency and integrity in payment systems

October 10, 2025

The decision highlights the PSR’s cautious approach to regulatory intervention, aiming to prevent distortions in cross-border payment flows that could obscure transaction data or complicate oversight. It also reinforces the importance of developing a sound evidence base and coordinated framework to maintain visibility and accountability across international payment networks…

FSB publishes a report examining how authorities monitor AI adoption and related vulnerabilities in the financial sector, building on its 2024 report and outlining the next steps for oversight

October 10, 2025

The report identifies a range of direct and proxy indicators to support monitoring of AI adoption and related vulnerabilities in the financial system. The report includes a case study on recent developments in the AI supply chain and implications of financial institutions’ reliance on a few critical third-party providers. These include vulnerabilities related to criticality, concentration, and substitutability…

ESMA issues its 2nd Statement on the MiFID II/MiFIR review transition, guiding market participants and authorities on applying revised trading, reporting, and operational rules for smooth implementation

October 10, 2025

The second public statement on the MiFID II/MiFIR review transition, providing guidance on how market participants and authorities should apply the revised rules, including adjustments to trading, reporting, investor protection, and operational practices, to ensure a smooth implementation and alignment with the updated framework…

EIB joins Europol’s SIENA network to enhance secure information sharing, strengthen EU-wide efforts to combat fraud, corruption, and financial crime, and improve transparency

October 9, 2025

The agreement aims to deepen strategic and operational cooperation between the EIB and Europol by enabling faster, more secure intelligence exchanges on financial crime cases. It also seeks to reinforce the integrity of EU-funded projects through closer alignment of investigative practices and improved detection of illicit financial activities…

FSB releases its 2025 progress report on the G20 Roadmap for Enhancing Cross-Border Payments calling for enhanced policy implementation to achieve tangible improvements

October 9, 2025

This report evaluates the advancements made towards achieving the G20’s targets for faster, cheaper, more transparent, and inclusive cross-border payments. While significant milestones have been reached, such as the finalisation of key policy recommendations and the revision of standards by FATF, the report indicates that these efforts have not yet resulted in substantial improvements…

FATF hosts a webinar on Demystifying Extended Confiscation aimed at assisting countries in enhancing criminal assets recovery while safeguarding fundamental rights

October 9, 2025

Key points covered  the definition of extended confiscation and the revised FATF Standards, insights from panellists’ national experiences highlighting challenges and best practices, case studies of successful implementations, and discussions on incorporating safeguards to protect fundamental rights when designing and applying extended confiscation laws…

UK Border Force seizes 15.6 tonnes of cocaine worth over £1BN between June and Aug 2025, as smugglers use ingenious methods like hiding drugs in cheese wheels to evade detection

October 9, 2025

One major seizure included 2.4 tonnes of cocaine valued at £100 million from a vessel at London Gateway. The operation, supported by the National Crime Agency and international partners, reflects enhanced intelligence sharing and detection capabilities to disrupt organised drug trafficking networks.

FinCEN issues answers on four FAQs clarifying SAR filing requirements, covering SAR structuring, ongoing activity reviews, and decisions when not to file

October 9, 2025

These FAQs address topics such as structuring SARs, conducting continuing activity reviews, and the decision-making process for not filing a SAR. The guidance aims to assist financial institutions in meeting their compliance obligations while enabling them to focus resources on activities that provide the greatest value to law enforcement agencies…

EBA publishes report on Tackling ML/TF risks in crypto-asset services, drawing on lessons from recent EU supervisory cases to guide authorities in strengthening oversight in this rapidly evolving sector

October 9, 2025

The report identifies significant AML/CFT vulnerabilities in the sector, examines strategies some crypto firms use to bypass supervision, and outlines safeguards introduced by MiCA and the revised AML/CFT framework. By consolidating these findings, the EBA aims to guide effective authorization, oversight, and compliance in the crypto sector, supporting the robust implementation of the new EU regulatory framework…

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