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Europol’s 2025 Cybercrime Conference emphasised that effective cybercrime prevention relies on data access, international cooperation, and privacy safeguards

October 3, 2025

Criminals are rapidly exploiting encryption, anonymisation, and emerging technologies, outpacing regulatory and law enforcement responses. The conference highlighted the need for enhanced international cooperation and data-sharing frameworks to effectively address these challenges. It also underscored the importance of balancing privacy rights with the necessity of accessing data for law enforcement…

MENAFATF’s 4th follow-up report upgrades Egypt to ‘Largely Compliant’ on FATF R.3, citing strong legal reforms yet ongoing gaps in tackling organised crime and AML/CFT enforcement

October 2, 2025

The report recognizes Egypt’s continued progress in enhancing its AML/CFT framework, particularly through legislative amendments, judicial clarification, and stronger institutional coordination. It also emphasizes the need for deeper operational effectiveness, improved risk-based supervision, and fuller integration of non-financial sectors into the national AML/CFT system…

MENAFATF’s 5th follow-up report elevates Jordan’s AML/CFT ratings, recognising enhanced NPO oversight, DNFBP measures, and beneficial ownership controls

October 2, 2025

MENAFATF’s 5th Enhanced Follow-Up Report highlights substantial legal and supervisory reforms, re-rating four FATF Recommendations upward and concluding Jordan’s current follow-up process before its 2027 mutual evaluation…

Egmont Group launches Phase II of its project to boost FIUs’ role in asset recovery, focusing on stronger asset-freezing powers, cooperation, advanced intelligence tools, and private-sector partnerships

October 2, 2025

The report highlights that while many FIUs possess the legal authority to freeze assets, challenges persist in effectively utilizing these powers, especially in cross-border contexts. Key findings include the necessity for enhanced international cooperation, the establishment of robust domestic strategies, and the adoption of advanced financial intelligence tools. Recommendations emphasize the importance of empowering FIUs with comprehensive asset freezing capabilities…

AUSTRAC partners with Papua New Guinea to strengthen the country’s AML/CTF efforts by boosting financial intelligence, training analysts, and tackling emerging financial crime threats

October 2, 2025

The partnership focuses on improving financial intelligence capabilities, training analysts, enhancing reporting quality, and supporting reforms to address emerging financial crime threats. As part of this collaboration, AUSTRAC has delivered capacity-building workshops, mentoring programs, and technical tools such…

EBA’s 2026 Work Programme aims to strengthen EU financial resilience and combat FC through AMLA support, ICT oversight, crypto supervision, and systemic risk management

October 1, 2025

EBA’s 2026 Work Programme marks a major shift toward more consistent, data-driven EU supervision. It aims to streamline regulation and strengthen cross-border coordination between national and EU authorities. Key changes include the handover of AML/CFT supervision to AMLA, new governance and reporting structures, and expanded oversight…

UNODC’s 2025 Minerals Crime report warns that rising demand for critical minerals fuels corruption and illicit financial flows, calling for stronger global transparency and enforcement

September 30, 2025

The report examines the key actors, networks, and methods involved in illicit activities within critical energy transition mineral (CETM) supply chains. It also recommends strengthening governance, regulatory oversight, and international cooperation to mitigate associated criminal and environmental risks…

FinCEN invites comments on the renewal, without change, of BSA information collection requirements, obliging FIs to report accounts or transactions involving specified parties by 1 Dec 2025

September 30, 2025

FinCEN has proposed to renew, without change, its information collection requirements for sharing information between government agencies and financial institutions. This renewal aims to continue facilitating compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and other financial crime prevention laws. The public comment period for this proposal ends on December 1, 2025…

Europol’s EMPACT 2024 Results Factsheets highlight the disruption of illicit financial networks, €1BN in seized assets, and recovered funds across major crimes, urging the need for stronger collaboration

September 30, 2025

The report highlights the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation and intelligence sharing in disrupting criminal networks across priority areas such as drug trafficking, cybercrime, and human trafficking. It underscores the EU’s strategic commitment to data-driven, multi-agency enforcement to enhance collective security and resilience…

FinCEN postpones the reporting requirements under the AML Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule until 1 Mar 2026 – to reduce compliance burden and ensure effective regulation

September 30, 2025

This decision aims to reduce business burdens while maintaining effective regulation to protect the U.S. financial system from illicit activities….

US BIS issues an interim final rule extending export restrictions to entities 50%+ owned by listed or military-affiliated parties, with a 60-day temporary license – comments by 29 Oct 

September 30, 2025

This change aims to close loopholes where affiliates of listed entities could previously circumvent restrictions. The rule also introduces a Temporary General License (TGL) permitting certain transactions involving non-listed foreign affiliates of listed entities, with the TGL set to expire 60 days after the rule’s filing date. Comments on the rule are invited and must be submitted within 30 days from the filing date…

UK plans to roll out a mandatory digital ID scheme ‘Britcard’ by July 2029 for Right to Work checks and services, aiming to combat identity fraud with reduced data sharing and stronger security

September 29, 2025

The digital ID could enhance the verification process for company directors and persons with significant control, potentially reducing the risk of fraudulent activities. However, the centralization of personal data raises concerns about data breaches and misuse, which could impact the integrity of financial crime reporting systems. A public consultation will be launched later this year to gather input and refine the initiative. The government is currently…

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