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Application of New Anti-Money Laundering Regulations to Advisers to Private Funds

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On Sept. 4, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published a final rule imposing new anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) requirements on...more

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Investment Adviser Compliance with FinCEN’s AML/CFT Rule

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On August 28, 2024, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule (the “Final Rule”) that imposes comprehensive anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (“AML/CFT”) requirements on...more

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FATF publishes updated guidance on financial inclusion and AML/CFT measures

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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published updated guidance accompanied by a press release, on financial inclusion and anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing measures (AML/CFT). The update follows the...more

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Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Regime Comes Into View

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Taking effect in August 2025, the new legislation will bring issuers of fiat-referenced stablecoins into the regulatory perimeter. By Simon Hawkins, Adrian Fong, and Sam Maxson On 21 May 2025, the Legislative Council of Hong...more

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Update on the British Virgin Islands and the FATF's list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring

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Pending completion of its recommended actions under the BVI Mutual Evaluation Report published by the Caribbean FATF in February 2024, the BVI has been included on the FATF's list of "jurisdictions under increased...more

K2 Integrity

Mexico’s Evolving AML/CFT Landscape: FATF Review, FTO Designations, and the Future of U.S.-Mexico Financial Relations

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The evolving anti-money laundering (AML)/countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) environment in Mexico is being reshaped by a confluence of regulatory, geopolitical, and enforcement developments. On 14 May 2015, K2...more

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Credibly Challenged Podcast: Interview with Ross Delston, Financial Crime Compliance Expert and Former FDIC Attorney

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Matt Bisanz interviews Ross Delston, a financial crime compliance expert and former FDIC attorney. They discuss his views on the trends we should expect to see in financial crimefighting and AML compliance over the next few...more

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[Webinar] Mexico’s Evolving AML/CFT Environment: FATF Review and FTO Designations - May 14th, 12:30 pm ET

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U.S. and Mexican companies and financial institutions are seeking to navigate AML/CFT, sanctions, export control, and tariff and supply chain concerns as their governments’ make rapid changes around trade and tariffs and ramp...more

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Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review: Cayman Islands – January to March 2025

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Welcome to the first 2025 edition of our Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review. In this instalment, we provide a comprehensive overview of the latest regulatory developments to ensure you have the most up-to-date insights into...more

K2 Integrity

Collaborating for Digital Transformation: Innovation, Governance, and the Future of Financial Operations

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Digital transformation in the financial services sector is no longer a future aspiration; it is a current reality. The global financial ecosystem is undergoing an exponential evolution, spurred by advances in artificial...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Recyclage des produits de la criminalité et financement des activités terroristes : modification accélérée du régime canadien

Le 7 mars 2025, le ministère des Finances du Canada a annoncé la finalisation de modifications apportées à la réglementation en vertu de la Loi sur le recyclage des produits de la criminalité et le financement des activités...more

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AML/CFT Compliance in Luxembourg: New Obligations for Funds

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Against the backdrop of reinforced European and international anti-money-laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements, the Administration de l’enregistrement, des domaines et de la TVA (AED) has...more

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Revised FATF AML and CTF standards to better promote financial inclusion

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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published an updated version of its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) standards after the February FATF Plenary approved changes to Recommendation 1...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

OFAC and KoFIU Sanctions Compliance for Financial Technologies Companies

As financial technologies companies expand operations across borders, understanding the sanctions regimes of both the United States and South Korea becomes essential. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets...more

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UK Conduct Authority publishes report on assessing and reducing the risk of Money Laundering Through the Markets

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The Financial Conduct Authority has published a report on assessing and reducing the risk of Money Laundering Through the Markets. Money Laundering Through the Markets is the use of capital markets to launder criminally...more

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AML/CTF Asset Due Diligence Obligations: CSSF Provides Clarifications in an initial Q&A

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On 13 December 2024, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) published the first FAQ to assist professionals in the investment sector supervised, authorised, or registered by the CSSF in complying with...more

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Regulated payment services and financial services in Israel – summary and outlook for 2025

2024 was characterized by a multitude of regulatory directives to payment companies and to payment initiation companies as part of the preparations for the licensing obligation that came into effect in June 2024. This year...more

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EU Final Guidance on Implementation of EU And National Sanctions

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The European Banking Authority has finalized two sets of guidelines setting common standards on the governance arrangements and the policies, procedures, and controls that financial institutions should have in place to be...more

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Outcomes from Financial Action Taskforce Plenary: October 2024

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The Financial Action Taskforce has published the outcomes from its plenary meeting, which took place between October 23 and 25, 2024. Outcomes include: - the approval of the last two assessment reports in the FATF's...more

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Navigating the Future: Highlights from CIMA’s Outreach Session on the Virtual Asset Service Provider Regime

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As the global financial landscape continues to evolve, the rapid growth of virtual assets and use of blockchain technology has prompted governments worldwide to reassess their legal and regulatory frameworks. The emergence of...more

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What Is an “Effective AML/CFT Compliance Program”?

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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the federal banking agencies recently published the long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking for the anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism...more

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Banking Agencies Address Banking Arrangements with Third Parties to Provide Deposit Products and Services

On July 25, 2024, the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (collectively, the “Agencies”) issued a joint statement to banks regarding risks...more

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Agencies Issue Joint Proposal to Amend Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Programs for Banks

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On July 19, 2024, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the National Credit Union Administration...more

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Federal Banking Agencies Reiterate Guidance on Managing Risks Posed By Fintech Partnerships and Other Third Party Relationships

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Last week, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (collectively, the agencies) issued a joint statement highlighting...more

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European Banking Authority Announces Anti-Money Laundering Priorities for 2024/25

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The European Banking Authority has published a press release welcoming the entry into force of the new EU framework establishing the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Authority. The EBA also...more

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