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OFSI updates sanctions General Guidance to include new HM Treasury debt exception
On 9 July 2025, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published an update to its General Guidance, introducing a new...

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Jul 81 min read
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Whistleblowing Protections Extended to Support UK Sanctions Enforcement
The Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order 2025, which came into force on 26 June 2025, marks a significant...

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Jun 251 min read
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FATF Updates Grey & Blacklists: British Virgin Islands & Bolivia Added, Croatia, Mali & Tanzania Removed
At its June 2025 plenary, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued significant updates to its global anti-financial crime monitoring...

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Jun 223 min read
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EBA Confirms Standardised Payment Account Terms Remain Effective Across the EU
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has today reaffirmed the continued relevance and effectiveness of standardised terminology used...

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Jun 202 min read
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OFSI Warns of Sanctions Risks in Art & Luxury Sectors in Latest Threat Assessment
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has today published its Art Market Participants and High Value Dealers Threat...

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Jun 172 min read
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EBA Issues No Action Letter Clarifying PSD2 & MiCA Overlap for Crypto Service Providers
Transitional Measures Introduced for CASPs Under PSD2 Until March 2026 The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a significant No...

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Jun 93 min read
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Treasury Issues 30-Day Notice on Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule & Financial Integrity
The United States Department of the Treasury has announced its intention to submit the Real Estate Report  (RER) information collection...

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Jun 42 min read
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FCA Seeks Feedback on Stablecoin & Crypto Custody Rules
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released a pivotal consultation paper outlining regulatory proposals for the issuance of...

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May 282 min read
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UK Strengthens Sanctions Oversight with New Whistleblowing Protections
The UK government has moved to fortify its sanctions enforcement regime by amending whistleblowing legislation to provide greater...

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May 212 min read
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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...

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May 142 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...

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Apr 242 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 242 min read
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