Vietnam strengthens AML framework with Circular No. 27/2025/TT-NHNN

Australia’s AML/CTF Amendment Act 2024 marks the biggest compliance reform since 2006 – and the 31 March 2026 deadline is already looming for Tranche 1 entities. This reform isn’t just about meeting new rules. It’s a fundamental shift in how compliance programs are designed, governed, and executed – with board-level accountability, enhanced customer due diligence, and tougher enforcement on the horizon. In his latest article for the September #SIAA_Newsroom, Nick Boudrie, LAB Group, explains what wealth managers need to know, why the stakes are so high, and how LAB is helping firms turn reform into a competitive advantage. Read https://lnkd.in/gZhWE2-3 #AML #CTF #WealthManagement #Compliance #RegTech

Significant reforms to Australia’s AML/CTF regime are coming in 2026, with major implications for both existing and newly regulated entities. Zac Mizgalski, Richard Beissel and Ivanna Tan in our Financial Services team, outline what these changes mean in practice and the steps reporting entities should be taking now to prepare. Read the full insight here: https://lnkd.in/dugFMFNQ #AML #CTF #FinancialServices #Regulation #Compliance

🔎 Switzerland at a crossroads: AML reform and competitiveness Switzerland faces a decisive moment for AML. Lawmakers have pushed back on stricter reforms, warning that too much regulation could harm competitiveness. 🔗 Reuters – Swiss lawmakers push back on AML law The real challenge is clear: turn compliance into an advantage. ✔ Smarter use of technology ✔ Better alignment between Compliance & Front Office ✔ Transparency as a driver of trust and reputation My view: stricter AML, if implemented intelligently, will make Switzerland stronger — not weaker — because reputation and trust are the foundations of long-term competitiveness. #SwissFinance #FINMA #WealthManagement #RiskManagement #FinancialCrimeCompliance #Compliance #AML

Over the past year, Australia saw significant changes introduced to its regulatory landscape, and the AML/CTF regime has been at the forefront of the regulatory reforms. We will be publishing a series of bite-sized articles to help you keep up to date with the key AML/CTF reforms on the horizon. In this article, Partners David Carter, Elise Ivory, Yechiel Belfer, and Senior Associate Ian Ahn provide an insight into the new rules around Independent Evaluations. This topic is relevant for those who are seasoned in AML/CTF compliance and to new entrants brought under the AML/CTF regime as part of the Tranche 2 reform. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gJBWqBMN

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗠𝗟 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 Yesterday, the VIB working group on AML met in an English-language session at Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH in Frankfurt. Mr Sebastian Glaab (also VIB expert for AML/CFT) and Dr. Jörg Streissle presented spotlights of the local AML requirements in Germany and an outlook on the upcoming AMLR regulatory regime. Key takeaways included: 🔵 Overview of current AML requirements and practical implementation 🔵 BaFin Interpretation and Application Guidance (AuAs) in the context of the AML Package – scope and implications 🔵 Obligations under sec. 25h (2) German Banking Act (KWG) to operate and regularly update IT systems that detect suspicious or unusual business relationships and transactions 🔵 The link between authenticity of accounts (sec. 154 German Fiscal Code) and customer due diligence requirements under the German AML Act (GwG) 🔵 Experiences from special audits under sec. 44 KWG A valuable exchange for compliance professionals from international financial institutions preparing for upcoming regulatory changes. Thanks to our hosts from Annerton! 👏 #AML #Compliance #GwG #AntiMoneyLaundering #Networking #VIB #InternationalBanks

For BVI companies, AML isn’t just about meeting the 2026 register deadline. It’s about protecting access to global markets. As beneficial ownership registers roll out across the Overseas Territories, expectations from regulators, investors, and counterparties are rising. Transparency and robust AML frameworks are now essential for trust and business continuity. At MacEagle.ai, we want to work with BVI companies to turn these requirements into strengths. Our AI-driven platform helps firms achieve faster onboarding, consistent CDD/EDD, and governance dashboards that make inspection readiness seamless. Compliance is no longer just about avoiding penalties. Done well, it becomes a competitive advantage that supports reputation and global growth. 📨info@maceagle.ai 🗺️www.maceagle.ai #BVI #AML #Compliance #RegTech #FinancialServices #MacEagle

I recently had the opportunity to attend the insightful webinar, "The Compass of Compliance: Shaping the Future with the Right AML/CFT Framework." The session provided valuable perspectives on the evolving regulatory landscape and the importance of a robust AML/CFT framework in today’s financial ecosystem. Key discussions focused on: 🔹 Strengthening compliance structures 🔹 Adapting to global regulatory expectations 🔹 Leveraging technology and data in AML/CFT programs #AML #CFT #Compliance #FinancialCrime #RiskManagement #RegulatoryCompliance RapidAML

In a recent parliamentary sitting on 23 September 2025, the issue of anti-money laundering (AML) resurfaced — with several financial institutions in Singapore penalised once again this year for breaches, just as they were in 2016/2017. This underscores a critical reality: AML compliance should not be a one-off exercise. As criminal tactics evolve, so should your controls, frameworks and internal execution. Failure to keep pace with changing regulatory expectations can lead to financial penalties and operational disruption — or even more so, reputational risk. At Forvis Mazars, we work with financial institutions to build resilient, adaptive AML frameworks — not just to fix past issues, but to stay ahead of what’s next. This includes target AML reviews, health checks and MAS-aligned assessments to ensure your organisation remains compliant and stay ahead of regulatory expectations. 📩 Get in touch with our Financial Services team to discuss about future-proofing your compliance strategy today: https://lnkd.in/gVbTJCzG Rudi Lang Athreya H. D. #ForvisMazars #ForvisMazarsSingapore #RegulatoryCompliance #AntiMoneyLaundering #MASRegulations #RiskManagement #AMLCompliance #AMLFramework #FinancialServices

Navigating the ever-changing #AML regulatory landscape across Asia and Europe can feel overwhelming, especially as authorities step up enforcement and raise #compliance standards. i-KYC addresses this head-on by providing customised frameworks tailored to your business and local rules—cutting through confusion and helping you stay audit-ready. What sets i-KYC apart is its scenario-driven #training, not the usual box-ticking. Teams learn how to manage real-life risks, such as onboarding high-risk clients or detecting suspicious activities in complex cross-border transactions, ensuring practical skills that truly meet regulator expectations. Perhaps most crucially, i-KYC offers ongoing support as regulations shift, helping institutions keep pace with new compliance requirements such as enhanced beneficial ownership checks or evolving sanctions regimes. In a world where regulatory missteps are costly, proactive and relevant training can truly safeguard your institution’s reputation. How does your organisation stay ahead of fast-evolving AML risks? Read the full article for more insights: https://i-kyc.com/?p=83001 Contact us here: https://i-kyc.com/contact/ #elearning #financialcrime

EU’s AML Reform: Moving from Regulation to Active Transformation As we reach the middle of September, the main trend in the banking and financial sector is hands-on preparation for Europe’s new AML framework. The EU’s AML Package and the creation of the AMLA (Anti-Money Laundering Authority) are prompting concrete action across the market. So far this month, we’re seeing: 🔹 Financial institutions and obliged entities across Europe are analyzing the new requirements, updating their compliance processes, and investing in the technology needed to meet harmonized EU standards for customer due diligence, reporting, and documentation. 🔹AMLA is setting up in Frankfurt and beginning to coordinate supervisory approaches across the EU, laying the groundwork for direct oversight of the largest and highest-risk financial groups from 2026 onwards. 🔹Work is underway to implement centralized EU-wide registers for beneficial ownership and transaction data, making digital capabilities and data sharing key compliance priorities. 🔹Collaboration between national authorities and EU bodies is intensifying, providing stronger cross-border supervision and better tools for risk detection and enforcement. What does this mean in practice? Those organizations that build up their systems, governance, and expertise now will be best prepared to meet the higher standards and more unified supervision coming into force over the next two years. How is your organization preparing for Europe’s harmonized AML standard? #AML #Compliance #Regtech #EUregulation #FinancialCrime #AMLA #FutureReady #ChampConsulting