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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,...

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Apr 16, 20252 min read


UK Legal Sector Under Scrutiny: OFSI Highlights Sanctions Compliance Risks Post-Russia Invasion
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has released a detailed threat assessment targeting the UK legal services sector,...

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Apr 2, 20253 min read


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...

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Apr 1, 20252 min read


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.

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Mar 29, 20251 min read


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.

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Mar 24, 20252 min read


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.

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Mar 17, 20251 min read


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.

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Mar 12, 20251 min read


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

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Mar 6, 20252 min read


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.

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Feb 6, 20252 min read


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.

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Nov 15, 20241 min read


Companies House implements new powers with new non-compliance penalties
UK businesses face stricter compliance rules as Companies House enforces tougher penalties to improve corporate transparency.

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Oct 11, 20242 min read
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