Tag: FATF

When the FATF arrives in Canada later this year, the visit will serve as more than a routine policy check—it will act as a...

Luxury property across Africa has long been a magnet for illicit financial activity. From offshore residences used for tax evasion to the seizure of...

Stablecoin companies are facing unprecedented regulatory scrutiny as financial authorities around the world tighten anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. Regulators in jurisdictions such as Singapore, the...

Australia is entering a pivotal phase in its fight against financial crime with the introduction of Tranche 2 anti-money laundering (AML) reforms. These new...

The region’s regulatory landscape reflects both global pressures and local realities. With the FATF driving international standards, Middle Eastern countries are under scrutiny to...

The UK’s approach to financial crime regulation is undergoing a fundamental shift in 2025, moving away from a reactive, volume-driven compliance model towards one...

Financial criminals are often flagged in the news long before they appear on sanctions or politically exposed persons (PEP) lists. Regulators worldwide—including FATF, FinCEN,...

Financial institutions worldwide continue to face hefty penalties for shortcomings in anti-money laundering (AML) procedures, with fines often reaching into the tens of millions. Napier...

Tax evasion remains one of the most costly crimes in the global financial system, depriving governments of an estimated half a trillion dollars every...

Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has been undergoing rapid change. According to Workfusion, stronger rules, heightened oversight and...