Tag: Financial Action Task Force

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

Gatekeeper professions, including lawyers, accountants, real estate agents and trust and company service providers, occupy a pivotal position in the fight against illicit finance....

In financial compliance, missing genuine risks can bring serious consequences—but the overzealous approach of blanket de-risking is creating a different kind of crisis. Rather than...

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has rolled out major updates following its October 2025 Plenary, reshaping how financial institutions and regulated entities approach...

In August 2024, Singapore’s Parliament enacted the Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters Act 2024, a major development that reinforces the city-state’s global reputation as...

When the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) arrives in Canada later this year, it will mark a crucial test of the country’s financial crime...

Australia is preparing for one of its most significant updates to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulation. Known as Tranche 2, the reforms...

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...

The COVID-19 pandemic was a defining moment for global financial systems, exposing deep vulnerabilities in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. As...

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...