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FATF Strengthens Global Rules to Promote Financial Inclusion While Enhancing AML Safeguards

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released a major update to its international guidance on anti–money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CFT), and financial...

AI Set to Drive Global AML and KYC Spending to $2.9 Billion in 2025

As financial crimes grow more complex, organizations around the world are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen their compliance systems. A new forecast...

Smarter AI Needs Smarter Rules: Why the Future of Anti-Money Laundering Depends on Responsible Regulation

Artificial intelligence has the power to transform anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but without strong regulatory frameworks, even the best AI can fall short—or worse,...

U.S. Treasury Revamps Bank Secrecy Act, Allowing Banks to Shift Focus Away from Low-Risk Customers

In a sweeping change to America’s anti-money laundering framework, the U.S. Treasury has announced a major overhaul of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), empowering...

Malaysian High Court Drops 27M Ringgit Money Laundering Charges Against Ex-PM Najib — But Case Could Be Reopened

In a significant turn of events, Malaysia’s High Court has granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) to former Prime Minister Najib...

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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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