Tag: CTF

Suspicious Matter Reporting (SMR) has become a central component of global efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. As criminals continue to exploit...

Australia’s financial crime framework is heading into one of its most significant overhauls in years, prompting industry leaders to examine how upcoming regulatory shifts...

The UK government has announced that the FCA will become the single AML and CTF supervisor for all regulated legal professionals. The decision, revealed...

Sanctions screening has become an essential line of defence in the global fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. Lawyers, accountants, real estate agents,...

Financial crime regulation is undergoing rapid transformation across Southeast Asia and Australia, with authorities moving to tighten frameworks and provide clearer enforcement guidance. The changes...

Fragile and conflict-affected states remain particularly vulnerable to terrorism financing (TF) due to weak governance, porous borders, and limited resources. These conditions create fertile...

As financial crime becomes increasingly global and complex, a growing number of jurisdictions are exploring the centralisation of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing...

Sweden’s robust digital infrastructure and longstanding public trust have long positioned it as a leader in financial innovation and regulatory compliance. However, as financial crime...

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.

Australia’s overhaul of its anti-money laundering (AML) regime is set to intensify, with the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Amendment...