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AUSTRAC opens enrolment for new professions in next step for AML reforms

AUSTRAC is implementing the next phase of...

Revision of “Guidelines for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism”

The FSA revised "Guidelines for Anti-Money Laundering...

Sanctions Notice – ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (UN Resolution 1267)

Please be advised that the Security Council...

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United Kingdom: FCA Launches Review on Future AI Approach

In brief On 27 January 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched the Mills Review to examine the long-term impact of AI on financial services. Led by...

Australia: Treasury Moves to Strengthen MIS Governance Standards

Treasury consults on reforms to strengthen MIS governance and oversight. In brief The Australian Treasury (“Treasury“) is consulting on proposals to enhance the governance of registered...

Malaysia: Securities Commission Clarifies Requirements on Digital Asset Broking

In brief On 30 January 2026, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) provided clarity on the regulatory framework governing the offering of broking services for digital...

United Kingdom: New Cryptoassets Regime Published

In brief On 4 February 2024, the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026 (“Cryptoassets Regulations”) were made, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptoassets...

Singapore imposes sanctions against Israeli settlers

In brief On 21 November 2025, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the imposition of targeted financial sanctions and entry bans against four Israeli settlers, which the...

United States: No Action, Big Impact – CFTC Harmonizes Cross-Border Rules

In brief On December 9, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued No-Action Letter 25‑42, providing important relief and clarification for market participants navigating cross-border...

SFO Issues Updated Guidance on Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programmes

On 26 November 2025, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) published updated Guidance on Evaluating a Corporate Compliance Programme. The new guidance replaces the previous guidance...

Colombia: Strengthening of the fight against smuggling and facilitation of smuggling — risks, prevention, and key recommendations for companies

In brief Smuggling and the facilitation of smuggling, as offenses that undermine the country’s economic and social order, represent significant risks for companies engaged in...

Ukraine: New draft law proposes foreign direct investments screening regime

In brief A new draft law No. 14062 “On Screening of Foreign Direct Investments” (“Draft Law”) was registered in the Ukrainian Parliament on 22 September 2025, proposing...

United States: White House publishes plan for the taxation of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets

Tax News and Developments September 2025 In brief Earlier this summer, the US Administration’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets (“Working Group“) published a report, entitled Strengthening...

Australian Government moves to regulate digital asset and tokenised custody platforms

Australia’s long awaited draft legislation for digital assets and tokenised custody platforms was released on 25 September 2025. The proposed changes extend the current...

United Kingdom: FCA aims to ease burden on sustainability reporting following review

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said following its recent multi-firm review of how its climate disclosure rules have been operating that it will...

Spain Launches Independent Whistleblower Authority: What Companies Need to Know

On September 1, 2025, Spain will officially launch the country’s new independent whistleblower protection authority -Autoridad Independiente de Protección del Informante (AIPI)-. This milestone...

Singapore: Enhanced anti-money laundering regime for companies, foreign companies and limited liability partnerships

The Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2024 enhances disclosures of beneficial owenrship of corporate entities and prevents abuse of nominee arrangemens...

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