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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 162 min read
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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 23 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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nov 15, 20241 min read
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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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