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

FINTRAC Imposes CAD 107k Penalty on Manor Windsor Realty Ltd

FINTRAC has imposed a $107,250 administrative penalty on Manor Windsor Realty Ltd for failures in its Real Estate Compliance Obligations and AML program.

FinCEN Eases Beneficial Ownership Verification for New Accounts

FinCEN issues FIN-2026-R001 providing Exceptive Relief for Beneficial Ownership verification, allowing banks to skip redundant checks for new accounts.

The Binance One Billion Dollar Iran Sanctions Gap and Possible AML Tool Failure

A reported $1 billion in Iran linked flows challenges the claim that Binance anti-money laundering tools are enough to secure exchanges against sanctions risks.

FATF Strengthens the Shield Against Illicit Financial Flows

The February 2026 FATF plenary identifies key jurisdictional risks and updates the global anti money laundering standards to enhance financial transparency and asset recovery efforts worldwide.

Bank of Thailand Monitors Cash Spikes Amid AML Account Freezes

The Bank of Thailand clarified that the September 2025 cash spike was driven by new regulatory measures to freeze piracy accounts and combat money laundering.

FINTRAC Imposes CAD 107k Penalty on Manor Windsor Realty Ltd

FINTRAC has imposed a $107,250 administrative penalty on Manor Windsor Realty Ltd for failures in its Real Estate Compliance Obligations and AML program.

FinCEN Eases Beneficial Ownership Verification for New Accounts

FinCEN issues FIN-2026-R001 providing Exceptive Relief for Beneficial Ownership verification, allowing banks to skip redundant checks for new accounts.

The Binance One Billion Dollar Iran Sanctions Gap and Possible AML Tool Failure

A reported $1 billion in Iran linked flows challenges the claim that Binance anti-money laundering tools are enough to secure exchanges against sanctions risks.

FATF Strengthens the Shield Against Illicit Financial Flows

The February 2026 FATF plenary identifies key jurisdictional risks and updates the global anti money laundering standards to enhance financial transparency and asset recovery efforts worldwide.

Bank of Thailand Monitors Cash Spikes Amid AML Account Freezes

The Bank of Thailand clarified that the September 2025 cash spike was driven by new regulatory measures to freeze piracy accounts and combat money laundering.