Tag: FATF

Terrorism financing remains a critical security threat, with fragile and conflict-affected states among the most at risk. Weak governance, porous borders, and limited enforcement...

Collaboration in anti-money laundering (AML) is widely acknowledged as essential, yet progress remains limited. While credit reference agencies already share data across industries and...

Centralised oversight of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) is gaining traction as governments look to combat increasingly complex, cross-border financial crimes. According to...

Human trafficking and money laundering are two interlinked crimes that together enable vast networks of exploitation. With human trafficking generating billions in illicit revenue...

Cross-border money laundering thrives where rules diverge. Criminals exploit the inconsistencies in supervision, disclosure, and enforcement across jurisdictions, flowing funds through loosely monitored entities,...

The UAE’s removal from the FATF grey list represents a major turning point for regulated entities across the region. From Abu Dhabi to Dubai, and across zones like DIFC and ADGM, the move signals international recognition of the country's progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) frameworks. Yet, while the delisting is a milestone, it is far from the finish line.

Smaller financial institutions are facing mounting structural challenges in meeting anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, despite being held to the same regulatory standards as their...

Switzerland’s financial sector is undergoing a sweeping transformation in its fight against financial crime, prompted by new regulations set to take effect in 2025....

As compliance demands increase and regulations continue to tighten, financial institutions are under pressure to rethink their client lifecycle management processes. The traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’...

As regulatory frameworks evolve, 2025 marks a pivotal year in global KYC compliance. Jurisdictions that once acted independently are now increasingly aligned in how...