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Policy - A new legislative proposal in the United States seeks to amend the Currency Transaction Report (CTR) filing threshold. The bill proposes an increase from $10,000 to $30,000, potentially reducing the volume of reports financial institutions are required to file. This change aims to streamline compliance processes and focus resources on more significant transactions. - South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso have been removed from the Financial Action Task

Policy - The US Treasury has announced a significant overhaul of its Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) framework, aiming to alleviate the reporting burden on Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) teams by adjusting reporting thresholds. This change is expected to streamline compliance processes and enhance financial crime detection and reporting efficiency. - In Canada, plans are underway to establish a new Financial Crimes Agency to bolster the country's capacity to combat financial c

Policy - The US Treasury has announced a significant overhaul of its Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) system, aiming to reduce the...

Policy - The European Central Bank has awarded a €237 million contract to Feedzai and PwC for fraud detection services related to the...

Weekly Roundup - 30 September 2025 Policy - Europol is actively engaging with the anti-financial crime community, as evidenced by the...

Policy No significant policy updates were reported this week. Compliance professionals should continue to monitor ongoing regulatory...

Policy - There are no significant policy updates this week. However, compliance professionals should remain vigilant for any forthcoming...

Weekly Roundup - 05 September 2025 Policy - The UK government has released a progress report on the Economic Crime Plan 2, detailing...

Policy - The National Crime Agency (NCA) has issued a statement regarding its ongoing commitment to tackling child sexual abuse,...

Policy - There are no significant policy updates to report this week. Enforcement - The National Crime Agency (NCA) reports significant...

Policy - No significant policy updates were noted this week in the financial crime and AML landscape. - The GENIUS Act, recently signed...

The convenience of messaging apps and social media platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and others has revolutionised how we communicate,...

Financial markets are the backbone of global trade and investment, but events like the 2010 Flash Crash highlight their vulnerabilities....

The global shipping industry is a vital engine of international trade, moving goods, resources, and wealth across borders. However, its...

Cryptocurrency has revolutionised finance, offering decentralised systems and the promise of a more open financial future. However, with...

Sustainability has become a driving force in modern business, inspiring companies to innovate and align with environmentally conscious...

Online scams have become an unfortunate reality of the digital age, with fraudsters using increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit...

In the ever-evolving world of financial crime, money muling is a term that’s cropping up more and more. But what exactly is it, how might...

In 2024, the cryptocurrency industry has experienced rapid growth, driven by a major bull run that is yet to show any signs of slowing....

Navigating the world of financial crime can feel like stepping into a maze of unfamiliar terms and acronyms. From AML to SAR, the jargon...