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

Leonteq Management Discharge Postponed Amid Serious Compliance Allegations

Leonteq board delays management discharge amid Leonteq Compliance Oversight concerns and reports from Cash.ch regarding years of alleged market deception.

Strategic Framework for Anti Money Laundering Compliance in Japan

The Japanese Financial Regulatory Updates introduced on March 31, 2026, establish a revised framework for a risk based approach to money laundering prevention and enhanced internal control requirements for all domestic financial institutions.

French AMF Sanctions Kerdiz Finance for Compliance Failures

AMF sanctions Kerdiz Finance et Conseil with €450,000 for major AML and compliance failures, highlighting serious deficiencies in due diligence, monitoring, and governance within the investment advisor’s operations.

When Banks Say No: Where Do High-Risk Clients Actually Go?

When traditional banks say no during onboarding or exit, alternative financial pathways become the primary destination for illicit wealth, moving high-risk clients activity into the shadows.

Australia Implements Stricter Public Register To Combat Crypto Laundering

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has implemented a series of expanded safeguards to combat the movement of illicit funds through virtual assets.

Leonteq Management Discharge Postponed Amid Serious Compliance Allegations

Leonteq board delays management discharge amid Leonteq Compliance Oversight concerns and reports from Cash.ch regarding years of alleged market deception.

Strategic Framework for Anti Money Laundering Compliance in Japan

The Japanese Financial Regulatory Updates introduced on March 31, 2026, establish a revised framework for a risk based approach to money laundering prevention and enhanced internal control requirements for all domestic financial institutions.

French AMF Sanctions Kerdiz Finance for Compliance Failures

AMF sanctions Kerdiz Finance et Conseil with €450,000 for major AML and compliance failures, highlighting serious deficiencies in due diligence, monitoring, and governance within the investment advisor’s operations.

When Banks Say No: Where Do High-Risk Clients Actually Go?

When traditional banks say no during onboarding or exit, alternative financial pathways become the primary destination for illicit wealth, moving high-risk clients activity into the shadows.

Australia Implements Stricter Public Register To Combat Crypto Laundering

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has implemented a series of expanded safeguards to combat the movement of illicit funds through virtual assets.