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Curated updates on AML regulation, business verification, ownership, monitoring, enforcement, and financial crime. Each update explains the development, its operational impact, and what KYB teams should review.

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Recent developments in regulation, business verification, ownership, monitoring, enforcement, and financial crime.

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ICIJ investigation highlights unresolved gaps in Tether’s ownership

An investigation based on historic share records, public filings and internal company files could not establish a complete current ownership picture of Tether, illustrating why KYB decisions need dated evidence and explicit confidence levels.

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August 25, 2026
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OFAC case shows why sanctions checks cannot stop at the distributor

An OFAC settlement involving indirect exports through a UAE distributor shows how end-user, destination and subsidiary risks can sit beyond the immediate counterparty.

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August 25, 2026
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AUSTRAC mortgage fraud review exposes gaps in connected business evidence

A cross-bank analysis found suspected fraudulent loans supported by false documents, fabricated business activity and recurring professional intermediaries.

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August 25, 2026
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FinCEN ends BOI reporting for US companies, but KYB obligations remain

FinCEN has made the domestic-company BOI reporting exemption permanent while covered financial institutions’ separate customer due diligence obligations remain.

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August 25, 2026
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Companies House turns identity verification into a registry control

Companies House is using identity verification, data validation, and enforcement powers to improve trust in the UK company register.

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July 31, 2026
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FATF warns crypto rules are still outpacing enforcement

FATF says virtual-asset regulation is expanding, but major gaps remain in licensing, supervision, enforcement, and cross-border implementation.

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July 31, 2026
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AMLA sets the rules for direct EU-level AML supervision

AMLA has finalised how national and EU supervisors will cooperate when selecting and directly supervising major cross-border financial institutions.

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July 30, 2026
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