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Under the Surface: How Non-Life Insurance Is Overlooking Critical AML Risks

In today’s tightening web of financial regulations, one industry remains dangerously underestimated—non-life insurance. While life insurance has long been viewed as a potential channel...

SmartSearch & Iress Unite: Seamless AML Checks Now Built Directly into Xplan

In a major leap for compliance automation, SmartSearch—a UK leader in digital anti-money laundering (AML) and KYC tools—has officially integrated with Iress’ Xplan platform...

Strength in Unity: How Section 314(b) is Transforming AML by Enabling Financial Institutions to Collaborate

Financial crime—ranging from money laundering and terrorist financing to fraud—thrives on silence, fragmentation, and opacity. Recognizing this, U.S. regulators created Section 314(b) under the...

UK Treasury Targets Pooled Client Accounts in New Anti-Money Laundering Action Plan

The UK Treasury has unveiled a significant update to its anti-money laundering (AML) strategy, focusing on pooled client accounts. Under the new proposals, these...

UK Cracks Down on Art Market Money Laundering — London Gallery Fined £158,679

The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has intensified its oversight of the art market, handing down a significant fine of £158,679 to DYS44...

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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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