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UK Government Moves to Streamline Payments Regulation: A Positive Step for the Industry
The UK Government’s move to streamline payments regulation ensures a competitive, innovative, and secure industry, strengthening oversight.

OpusDatum
Mar 111 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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Defensive SAR Reporting: Safeguarding Compliance or Undermining Law Enforcement?
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are a crucial tool in the global fight against financial crime, including money laundering and...

Elizabeth Travis
Mar 35 min read
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FinCEN Not Issuing Fines or Penalties in Connection with Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Deadlines
WASHINGTON––Today, FinCEN announced that it will not issue any fines or penalties or take any other enforcement actions against any...

US FinCEN
Feb 271 min read
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Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Back in Effect with Extended Reporting Deadline; FinCEN Announces Intention to Revise Reporting Rule
Following the February 18, 2025, decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Smith, et al. v. U.S....

US FinCEN
Feb 191 min read
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A Race to the Bottom: Will the UK Resist the US Bribery Free-For-All?
President Trump’s latest executive order, ' Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National...

Elizabeth Travis
Feb 114 min read
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The Hidden Cost of Dirty Money: Why Fighting Financial Crime is a Fight for Humanity
The international banking sector dedicates billions of dollars annually to fighting financial crime, investing in compliance programmes,...

Elizabeth Travis
Feb 104 min read
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FCA steps up action against misleading financial adverts
Nearly 20,000 financial promotions were withdrawn or amended in 2024 following intervention from the FCA - nearly double the amount in...

Financial Conduct Authority
Feb 72 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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China’s Regulatory Race: How AI Legislation is Redefining Global Power
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, driving innovation across industries and redefining global power...

Elizabeth Travis
Jan 274 min read
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Why You Should Maintain a Log of OFSI General Licences
In today’s dynamic regulatory environment, financial institutions (FIs) are under constant scrutiny to ensure compliance with various...

Elizabeth Travis
Jan 153 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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