AML
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US regulators recraft AML rules to promote risk-based assessments
FinCEN also seeks to oversee more of the AML/CFT supervision process by requiring US banking regulators to consult with it before undertaking certain supervisory or enforcement actions.
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CFTC rejects “regulation by enforcement” while touting muscular enforcement plan
CFTC leaders say the agency is narrowing, not weakening, its enforcement focus.
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FCA work in review: March 18-27, 2026
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
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The $4.4 trillion shadow economy
Nasdaq report warns of “industrialized” crime crisis that is significantly outpacing the legitimate global economy.
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Swedish FSA opens an investigation into Handelsbanken
The supervisory authority will investigate whether Handelsbanken has complied with the anti-money-laundering rules.
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FinCEN tells firms to revisit jurisdictional risk, FATF adds countries to monitoring list
While urging vigilance, FinCEN cautioned that firms should avoid “wholesale or indiscriminate de-risking.”
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Report highlights weaknesses in AML supervision among UK firms
OPBAS says the accountancy and legal sectors make a significant contribution to UK GDP, but there is significant room for improvement in supervision.
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Global pharmaceutical syndicate dismantled
The sheer scale of the operation highlights the borderless nature of health-related financial crime.