The latest AML/CFT news along with regulatory changes and updates from solution providers

FINTRAC Penalizes Necosmart CAD 700k for Compliance Failures

FINTRAC Penalizes Necosmart CAD 700k following a compliance exam that revealed critical failures in suspicious transaction reporting, risk assessments, and virtual currency record-keeping protocols.

Central Bank of Brazil Imposes Fine Of R$ 16.2 Million ($3.2M) On Banco Topazio

Brazil’s Banco Topazio faces a R$16.2 million fine and a two-year crypto trading ban after processing US$1.7 billion in unverified corporate transactions, exposing major crypto asset compliance failures.

AMLA Aims at Tightening Financial Intelligence Unit Cooperation Framework

AMLA introduces new standards for Anti-Money Laundering Authority cooperation with financial intelligence units to enhance the detection and prosecution of multi-jurisdictional crimes through machine-readable reporting.

Pakistan Faces IMF Pressure Over Unchecked Trade Based Money Laundering

Pakistan must implement strict Trade Based Money Laundering controls to satisfy IMF requirements before the 2026-27 budget. Authorities are targeting real estate and untaxed wealth to improve global financial transparency.

Massive AML Crackdown Hits 134 Kuwaiti Jewelry Establishments

Kuwaiti authorities recorded 134 violations in a major crackdown on the gold sector to combat money laundering and ensure strict financial compliance.

FINTRAC Penalizes Necosmart CAD 700k for Compliance Failures

FINTRAC Penalizes Necosmart CAD 700k following a compliance exam that revealed critical failures in suspicious transaction reporting, risk assessments, and virtual currency record-keeping protocols.

Central Bank of Brazil Imposes Fine Of R$ 16.2 Million ($3.2M) On Banco Topazio

Brazil’s Banco Topazio faces a R$16.2 million fine and a two-year crypto trading ban after processing US$1.7 billion in unverified corporate transactions, exposing major crypto asset compliance failures.

AMLA Aims at Tightening Financial Intelligence Unit Cooperation Framework

AMLA introduces new standards for Anti-Money Laundering Authority cooperation with financial intelligence units to enhance the detection and prosecution of multi-jurisdictional crimes through machine-readable reporting.

Pakistan Faces IMF Pressure Over Unchecked Trade Based Money Laundering

Pakistan must implement strict Trade Based Money Laundering controls to satisfy IMF requirements before the 2026-27 budget. Authorities are targeting real estate and untaxed wealth to improve global financial transparency.

Massive AML Crackdown Hits 134 Kuwaiti Jewelry Establishments

Kuwaiti authorities recorded 134 violations in a major crackdown on the gold sector to combat money laundering and ensure strict financial compliance.