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Guernsey Under Scrutiny: MONEYVAL Urges Stronger Action Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

Guernsey, a well-known offshore financial hub, has come under heightened scrutiny from MONEYVAL, the Council of Europe's financial crime monitoring body. In its latest...

2024’s Landmark BSA/AML Enforcement Actions: Key Compliance Failures and Lessons for Financial Institutions

In 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and federal banking regulators intensified their scrutiny of financial institutions' adherence to the Bank Secrecy Act...

Strengthening Global Defenses: The Evolving Landscape of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

As financial crimes grow more sophisticated, global regulators continue to tighten their grip on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, urging businesses to adopt more robust...

Mastercard Unveils TRACE: A Game-Changer in Anti-Money Laundering for Asia-Pacific

In a major step toward strengthening financial security, Mastercard has launched TRACE (Transaction Risk Assessment and Compliance Engine), an advanced anti-money laundering (AML) service...

Sri Lanka Establishes High-Level Task Force to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Efforts

In a decisive move to bolster its financial security framework, Sri Lanka has reconstituted its High-Level Task Force on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the...

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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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