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“Uruguay Unveils Bold 5-Year Financial Shield—Cracking Down on Money Laundering, Terrorism Funding, and Arms Trafficking”

Uruguay has launched a comprehensive five-year national strategy (2025–2030) to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and arms trafficking. The plan represents the country’s most...

U.S. Delays Implementation of AML Rules for Investment Advisers — New Compliance Timeline Announced

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has officially postponed the enforcement date for new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements targeting...

EBA Champions AI & SupTech to Elevate AML Supervision Across Europe

The European Banking Authority (EBA) is calling on EU regulators to fast-track the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and supervisory technology (SupTech) in the...

AI-Powered Alliance: How Federated Learning Could Transform AML Enforcement

Banks and regulators have long struggled to share data due to strict privacy laws and competition rules. Federated learning (FL) is poised to change...

FATF Releases First Comprehensive Evaluation Framework Guide to Strengthen Global AML Standards

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the international authority that sets anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) standards, has launched its first fully...

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India Updates UAPA Terrorist and UN Sanctions Screening Rules

Indian regulators have issued fresh UAPA and UN sanctions-list updates, reinforcing screening obligations for banks and regulated financial institutions.

OFAC Removes 125 Entries and Updates Sanctions Screening Data

OFAC removed 125 individuals and entities and updated 22 entries, saying better identifiers can reduce false positives in sanctions screening.

AMLA Seeks Industry Input on Simplified Customer Due Diligence

AMLA is seeking industry input on simplified customer due diligence as it develops guidance for proportionate AML controls in lower-risk situations.

U.S. Treasury Targets Hamas Financing Network Using Crypto

The U.S. Treasury designated individuals and entities linked to a Hamas financing network that used sham charities and cryptocurrency to move more than $2 million.
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