The US Corporate Transparency Act and the FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) registry have moved through multiple court rulings and operational pauses. This guide covers the 2026 status, the current reporting obligations, what changed in the 2024 interim final rule, and how the regime intersects with FATF Recommendation 24.
The FATF Grey List — jurisdictions under increased monitoring for strategic deficiencies in their AML/CFT frameworks — drives EDD obligations across every regulated firm. This guide covers the current 2026 list, what listing actually means operationally, and how compliance teams should handle Grey List exposure in their customer base.
Australia’s Tranche 2 reform extends AML/CTF obligations from financial institutions to lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, conveyancers and high-value dealers — closing a long-standing gap with FATF baseline expectations. The reform takes phased effect from 2026 with implementation through 2027.
FATF Recommendation 16 — the Travel Rule — extends originator and beneficiary information requirements from wire transfers to crypto-asset transfers. Implementation varies by jurisdiction, the sunrise problem persists, and three major messaging protocols compete. This guide covers what compliance teams need to know operationally.
6AMLD harmonized the criminal-law foundation of EU AML — broadening predicate offences, extending criminal liability to legal persons, and codifying aiding and abetting. With the EU AML Regulation and AMLA now layered on top, understanding 6AMLD’s continuing role is essential for compliance teams.
MAS Notice 626 is the principal AML/CFT obligation for banks operating in Singapore, supplemented by Notice 626A for branches of foreign banks. This guide walks through the structure, the customer due diligence and EDD requirements, the transaction monitoring and STR obligations, and what MAS actually inspects when assessing compliance.
