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Companies House Launches Early Identity Verification for Directors & PSCs Ahead of Autumn 2025 Deadline
Companies House has announced that directors and people with significant control (PSCs) over companies can now verify their identity...

OpusDatum
May 152 min read
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EBA Sets New Rules for Crypto-Asset Service Providers to Appoint Central Contact Points
In a major step towards strengthening Europe's fight against financial crime, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has published new...

OpusDatum
Apr 252 min read
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UK Announces New Trade Sanctions Against Russia: Stronger Export &Import Controls
The UK Government has unveiled a new and extensive package of trade sanctions targeting Russia under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit)...

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Apr 252 min read
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EBA Enhances Risk Assessment Toolkit with Updated Indicator List and Methodological Guide
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published an updated set of risk assessment indicators and an accompanying methodological guide,...

OpusDatum
Apr 162 min read
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Companies House Begins Crackdown on Financial Crime with New Powers
The phased implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023  (ECCT Act) marks a decisive shift in the UK’s fight...

OpusDatum
Apr 12 min read
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FinCEN Opens Comment Period on Iran Sanctions Oversight
FinCEN invites comments by 27 May 2025 on reporting rules for US banks with foreign ties to Iran-linked institutions.

OpusDatum
Mar 291 min read
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EBA Updates Methodology for Assessing Third-Country Regulatory & Supervisory Equivalence Frameworks
The EBA has updated its methodology for assessing the regulatory and supervisory frameworks of non-EU countries, aligning with CRR and CRD.

OpusDatum
Mar 242 min read
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EBA Publishes Final Draft ITS on Internal Model Authorisation Under CRR III Regulation
EBA updates ITS on internal model authorisation under CRR III, removing AMA for operational risk and aligning with revised regulations.

OpusDatum
Mar 171 min read
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OFSI Releases Updated Sanctions Guidance for High Value Dealers & Art Market Participants
OFSI releases new guidance for HVDs & AMPs, including a webinar, factsheet, FAQs & an updated sanctions guide.

OpusDatum
Mar 121 min read
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EBA Consults on Key Money Laundering Technical Standards
The EBA is consulting on draft AML/CFT technical standards to shape EU compliance, risk assessments, due diligence, and enforcement under th

OpusDatum
Mar 62 min read
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Dear CEO Letter: FCA Priorities For Payments Portfolio Firms
FCA warns payments firms to strengthen compliance, safeguard funds, and improve governance as regulatory scrutiny intensifies in 2025.

OpusDatum
Feb 62 min read
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Changes to sanctions legislation introduced through the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2024 and FAQs updated
UK strengthens financial sanctions enforcement with new regulations, effective 5 Dec 2024. Key reporting changes start 14 May 2025.

OpusDatum
Nov 15, 20241 min read
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