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Why EU payments firms can’t afford a wait-and-see approach
European payments firms are confronting a rare convergence of regulatory pressures, and most compliance teams are being asked to absorb all three simultaneously. The...
How the FCA is reshaping enforcement through transparency
The Financial Conduct Authority’s launch of its inaugural Enforcement Watch newsletter marks a clear shift in how the regulator signals its enforcement priorities to...
Korea to freeze crime-linked accounts under tougher AML rules
South Korea’s financial authorities are preparing a significant expansion of anti-money laundering controls, giving regulators new powers to suspend suspicious bank accounts and widening...
Australia unveils digital asset rules to protect investors
Australia is preparing to overhaul its approach to digital assets through a new legislative package designed to protect consumers and avoid a repeat of...
Hong Kong rolls out new regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the implementation of a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, which will officially come into effect...
Inside the push for cross-border AML collaboration
Criminals thrive on inconsistency. In the world of anti-money laundering (AML), gaps in jurisdictional oversight, fragmented reporting frameworks, and variable regulatory standards create opportunities...
Regulatory risk: spotting trouble before it sparks
Regulation is meant to reduce risk and protect the financial system—but when poorly coordinated or misaligned, even well-meaning rules can produce unexpected outcomes. These...
Simplifying compliance for fiat and stablecoin payments
The growing demand for stablecoin transactions alongside traditional fiat payments has placed financial institutions in a challenging position. Customers now expect the ability to...
New AUSTRAC rules shake up AML compliance in Australia
Australia is pressing ahead with a significant overhaul of its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime, with AUSTRAC releasing the Second Exposure Draft Rules (ED2) under the Amended AML/CTF Act 2024. This latest draft builds on last year’s proposals, offering further clarity and operational guidance aimed at modernising compliance obligations.
EBA issues new guidelines to enforce travel rule
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today announced the introduction of new Guidelines concerning the 'travel rule' for fund and crypto asset transfers.