In "3D-printed weapons"

 Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Report: How Terrorist Actors Misuse New Technologies — Patterns, Risks and Responses Why terrorists adopt...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (4AMLD)"

EC ¦ Commission adds Russia to List of High-Risk Jurisdictions to Strengthen International Fight Against Financial Crime

EC ¦ Commission adds Russia to List of High-Risk Jurisdictions to Strengthen International Fight Against Financial Crime

EU Formally Labels Russia a High-Risk AML/CFT Jurisdiction: What It Means for Financial Institutions The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "4th round of evaluations"

FATF ¦ Fourth Round Universal Procedures (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ Fourth Round Universal Procedures (updated June 2025)

FATF Consolidated Processes and Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up: “Universal Procedures” The document titled...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ 2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations (updated June 2025)

2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "5th round of evaluations"

FATF ¦ Fifth Round Universal Procedures 2023 (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ Fifth Round Universal Procedures 2023 (updated June 2025)

Consolidated Processes and Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up: “Universal Procedures 2023” The Financial Action...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF Fifth Round of AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF Fifth Round of AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (updated June 2025)

FATF Unveils Enhanced Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Monitoring to Strengthen Global Fight Against Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ 2022 5th Round Assessment Methodology (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 5th Round Assessment Methodology (updated June 2025)

2022 Methodology for Assessing Technical Compliance with the FATF Recommendations and the Effectiveness of AML/CFT/CPF...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "6th AML Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/1640)"

EC ¦ Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

EC ¦ Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

EU Steps Up Enforcement on Beneficial Ownership Transparency: Infringement Actions Against 11 Member States A...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AED"

AED ¦ New Circular No. 792 ter strengthens customer identification rules for AML/CFT compliance in Luxembourg

AED ¦ New Circular No. 792 ter strengthens customer identification rules for AML/CFT compliance in Luxembourg

Circular No. 792 ter enhances customer identification and verification requirements for AML/CFT compliance among AED-Supervised...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
MoF, AED ¦ 2024 Activity Report ¦ Summary Financial Crime

MoF, AED ¦ 2024 Activity Report ¦ Summary Financial Crime

Luxembourg Reports Ongoing Progress in Combating Financial Crime

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AI"

EC ¦ EU AI Act & AML/Fraud Detection: Regulatory Clarification

EC ¦ EU AI Act & AML/Fraud Detection: Regulatory Clarification

EU AI Act: AML and Fraud Detection AI Not ‘High-Risk’ Did you know that AI...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EC ¦ AI in Fraud Detection and AML

EC ¦ AI in Fraud Detection and AML

Analysis of EU AI Office stakeholder consultations on defining AI systems and prohibited applications The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AI and deepfakes"

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 22-24 October 2025

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 22-24 October 2025

FATF Plenary Sets New Pace on Asset Recovery and AI Risks, Removes Four African Countries...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AI ethics"

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organisations

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organisations

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organizations: A Practical Guide Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AI‑enhanced detection"

IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

Measuring the Financial Crime Risks of a Shifting Terrorism Landscape How the 2025 Global Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML"

EC ¦ EU AI Act & AML/Fraud Detection: Regulatory Clarification

EC ¦ EU AI Act & AML/Fraud Detection: Regulatory Clarification

EU AI Act: AML and Fraud Detection AI Not ‘High-Risk’ Did you know that AI...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EC ¦ AI in Fraud Detection and AML

EC ¦ AI in Fraud Detection and AML

Analysis of EU AI Office stakeholder consultations on defining AI systems and prohibited applications The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML Regulation"

CSSF ¦ Annual Report 2024: Financial Crime

CSSF ¦ Annual Report 2024: Financial Crime

Financial Crime 2024: CSSF’s Supervision, Findings and Regulatory Developments The CSSF continued to apply a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML compliance score"

BIS ¦ Bulletin No 111: An Approach to AML Compliance for Cryptoassets

BIS ¦ Bulletin No 111: An Approach to AML Compliance for Cryptoassets

An approach to AML compliance for cryptoassets: using blockchain provenance to close the off-ramp gap...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML/CFT"

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

The Luxembourg Court of Appeal ruling of 26 February 2025 and its fallout for double...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA report sharpens focus on crypto AML/CFT risks — what supervisors and market players must...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
CSSF ¦ Update of the eDesk Procedure: AML/CFT Market Entry Form (Funds and IFMs)

CSSF ¦ Update of the eDesk Procedure: AML/CFT Market Entry Form (Funds and IFMs)

CSSF Updates AML/CFT Market Entry Form: What Funds and IFMs Need to Know The Commission...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Fifth Round Universal Procedures 2023 (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ Fifth Round Universal Procedures 2023 (updated June 2025)

Consolidated Processes and Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up: “Universal Procedures 2023” The Financial Action...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF Fifth Round of AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF Fifth Round of AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (updated June 2025)

FATF Unveils Enhanced Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Monitoring to Strengthen Global Fight Against Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Fourth Round Universal Procedures (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ Fourth Round Universal Procedures (updated June 2025)

FATF Consolidated Processes and Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up: “Universal Procedures” The document titled...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ 2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations (updated June 2025)

2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
AMLA ¦ Work Programme 2025

AMLA ¦ Work Programme 2025 "From Vision to Action"

AMLA Work Programme 2025: From Vision to Action in the Fight Against Financial Crime The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF provides Guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Annual Report 2023-2024

FATF ¦ Annual Report 2023-2024

FATF Annual Report 2023-2024: Strengthening Global Financial Integrity through Enhanced Standards and International Cooperation The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ FATF changes its grey listing criteria to further focus on risk

FATF ¦ FATF changes its grey listing criteria to further focus on risk

FATF Refines Grey-Listing Criteria to Focus on Highest-Risk Jurisdictions and Ease Burden on Least Developed...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML/CFT colleges"

EBA ¦ The AML/CFT Colleges Framework is Maturing, the EBA finds

EBA ¦ The AML/CFT Colleges Framework is Maturing, the EBA finds

EBA’s final AML/CFT colleges report: progress stabilised but two core gaps persist The European Banking...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Report on the Functioning of AML/CFT Colleges in 2023

EBA ¦ Report on the Functioning of AML/CFT Colleges in 2023

European Banking Authority Highlights Progress and Challenges in AML/CFT Colleges in 2023 Ongoing Improvements Amid...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML/CFT compliance"

EC ¦ De-prioritisation of Level 2 Acts in Financial Services Legislation

EC ¦ De-prioritisation of Level 2 Acts in Financial Services Legislation

Commission freezes 115 Level‑2 financial services measures to cut red tape — what it means...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML/CFT convergence"

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

Supervisory Convergence 2024: What AML/CFT Practitioners Need to Know The European Banking Authority’s 2024 supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML/CFT cooperation"

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

New Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Strengthens AML/CFT Cooperation Between AMLA and the ESAs The Multilateral...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML/CFT effectiveness"

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

MONEYVAL’s 2024 Year in Review: From the close of the 5th round to the launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML/CFT for digital assets"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers

Why stablecoins change — and don’t change — how banks manage AML/CFT, sanctions and operational...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML/CFT harmonization"

AMLA’s Moment: How Europe’s New Centralized Supervisor Will Redraw the AML/CFT Map

AMLA’s Moment: How Europe’s New Centralized Supervisor Will Redraw the AML/CFT Map

A new chapter in European financial-crime supervision is opening The European Anti‑Money Laundering Authority (AMLA),...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML/CFT risk"

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel AML Index 2025: a cautious readjustment in global money‑laundering risk Shifting patterns, not a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML/CFT risk assessment"

 CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

Counter-Proliferation Financing: What Luxembourg’s IFMs Are Doing – and Where Gaps Remain The Luxembourg supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AML/CFT supervision"

EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA completes six‑year stocktake — meaningful progress on AML/CFT supervision, but gaps remain ahead of...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
CSSF ¦ Annual Report 2024: Financial Crime

CSSF ¦ Annual Report 2024: Financial Crime

Financial Crime 2024: CSSF’s Supervision, Findings and Regulatory Developments The CSSF continued to apply a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 AMLA/ECB ¦ AMLA and ECB sign Agreement on Cooperation

AMLA/ECB ¦ AMLA and ECB sign Agreement on Cooperation

AMLA and ECB Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on AML/CFT Supervision The memorandum of understanding...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage: How AML/CFT Supervision Is Adapting Why dividend arbitrage matters for...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AMLA"

AMLA’s Moment: How Europe’s New Centralized Supervisor Will Redraw the AML/CFT Map

AMLA’s Moment: How Europe’s New Centralized Supervisor Will Redraw the AML/CFT Map

A new chapter in European financial-crime supervision is opening The European Anti‑Money Laundering Authority (AMLA),...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA’s advice lays groundwork for a harmonised, risk-based EU AML/CFT regime and a smooth launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 17

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 17

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 17 – 2025 EBA Closes AML/CFT Chapter as AMLA...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA completes six‑year stocktake — meaningful progress on AML/CFT supervision, but gaps remain ahead of...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ SupTech can make AML and CFT supervision more effective

EBA ¦ SupTech can make AML and CFT supervision more effective

EU Advances in Using Technology for AML/CFT Supervision: EBA’s New Report on SupTech Tools The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
AMLA ¦ Work Programme 2025

AMLA ¦ Work Programme 2025 "From Vision to Action"

AMLA Work Programme 2025: From Vision to Action in the Fight Against Financial Crime The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

New Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Strengthens AML/CFT Cooperation Between AMLA and the ESAs The Multilateral...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 AMLA/ECB ¦ AMLA and ECB sign Agreement on Cooperation

AMLA/ECB ¦ AMLA and ECB sign Agreement on Cooperation

AMLA and ECB Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on AML/CFT Supervision The memorandum of understanding...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "AMLA transition"

EBA ¦ The AML/CFT Colleges Framework is Maturing, the EBA finds

EBA ¦ The AML/CFT Colleges Framework is Maturing, the EBA finds

EBA’s final AML/CFT colleges report: progress stabilised but two core gaps persist The European Banking...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Accounting Manipulation"

Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime

Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime

Unveiling the Complexities of Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Activity Report"

MoF, AED ¦ 2024 Activity Report ¦ Summary Financial Crime

MoF, AED ¦ 2024 Activity Report ¦ Summary Financial Crime

Luxembourg Reports Ongoing Progress in Combating Financial Crime

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Administrative vs criminal sanctions"

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

The Luxembourg Court of Appeal ruling of 26 February 2025 and its fallout for double...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Analytical automation and AI"

CRF ¦ Annual Report 2024

CRF ¦ Annual Report 2024

Luxembourg 2024: How the Financial Intelligence Unit Shifted to Risk-Focused, Cross‑Border Fighting of Fraud, Money‑Laundering...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Annual Report"

FATF ¦ Annual Report 2023-2024

FATF ¦ Annual Report 2023-2024

FATF Annual Report 2023-2024: Strengthening Global Financial Integrity through Enhanced Standards and International Cooperation The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Anti-Money Laundering (AML)"

EBA ¦ Report on NCAs approaches to the Supervision of Banks with respect to AML/CFT

EBA ¦ Report on NCAs approaches to the Supervision of Banks with respect to AML/CFT

European Banking Authority’s Fourth Review Highlights Progress and Challenges in AML/CFT Supervision of Banks Across...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Guidance (November 2024)

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Guidance (November 2024)

Enhancing National Anti-Money Laundering Efforts: Key Insights from the FATF 2024 Guidance on Money Laundering...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Virtual Assets: Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Virtual Assets: Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Global Financial Crime and Virtual Assets: FATF’s 2024 Update on Standards Implementation The Financial Action...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 13

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 13

EBA AML/CFT Newsletter Issue 13 – EBA Strengthens the Fight Against Financial Crime with New...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ The EBA welcomes the entry into force of the framework establishing the AMLA

EBA ¦ The EBA welcomes the entry into force of the framework establishing the AMLA

Preparing for AMLA: How the EBA is Shaping the Future EU AML/CFT Framework A New...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Anti-money laundering (AML)"

FATF ¦ Horizontal Review of Gatekeepers’ Technical Compliance Related to Corruption

FATF ¦ Horizontal Review of Gatekeepers’ Technical Compliance Related to Corruption

FATF Horizontal Review Reveals Gaps in Gatekeepers’ Compliance to Combat Corruption The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Article 506‑1"

 CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1 (Update)

CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1 (Update)

Penal Code Reform Expands the Scope of Money Laundering Offenses The Law of 12 December...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1

CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1

Broadening Luxembourg’s Money‑Laundering Offence to Strengthen Legal Clarity and FATF Compliance The Projet de loi...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Article 6b"

EU ¦ Article 6b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014: Information Duties, Legal Privilege and Risks for Financial Crime Compliance

EU ¦ Article 6b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014: Information Duties, Legal Privilege and Risks for Financial Crime Compliance

How Article 6b of Regulation 833/2014 Shapes Sanctions Reporting and Compliance Article 6b of Regulation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Assessment Methodology"

FATF ¦ 2022 5th Round Assessment Methodology (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 5th Round Assessment Methodology (updated June 2025)

2022 Methodology for Assessing Technical Compliance with the FATF Recommendations and the Effectiveness of AML/CFT/CPF...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Asset freeze"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ Why is Ownership and Control important?

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ Why is Ownership and Control important?

Spotting Sanctions Ownership and Control: Practical Guidance for EU Compliance Understanding why ownership and control...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 1 Introduction to EU Sanctions

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 1 Introduction to EU Sanctions

Understanding EU Sanctions: Practical Guidance for Financial Crime Professionals Introduction to EU sanctions and their...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Asset freezing"

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

FAQ to Applying International Financial Sanctions: Key Duties, Reporting and Operational Expectations This article explains...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Asset recovery"

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Belgium’s AML/CFT System at a Crossroads: Progress on Paper, Gaps in Practice Belgium’s evolving anti-money...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF Plenary Sets New Course: Risk-Based ICRG Criteria, Asset Recovery Focus, and Updated Jurisdiction Lists...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams"

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

2025 EBA/ECB Report on Payment Fraud – Key Findings and Implications for Financial Crime Prevention...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "BIS"

BIS ¦ Bulletin No 111: An Approach to AML Compliance for Cryptoassets

BIS ¦ Bulletin No 111: An Approach to AML Compliance for Cryptoassets

An approach to AML compliance for cryptoassets: using blockchain provenance to close the off-ramp gap...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Balkan cartel"

Across Borders ¦ Balkan Cartels, Crypto Phones and Global Supply Chains

Across Borders ¦ Balkan Cartels, Crypto Phones and Global Supply Chains

How Organized Crime Turned Cocaine into a Corporate-Scale Business Encrypted phones, private militias, maritime logistics...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Balkans"

Across Borders ¦ Balkan Cartels, Crypto Phones and Global Supply Chains

Across Borders ¦ Balkan Cartels, Crypto Phones and Global Supply Chains

How Organized Crime Turned Cocaine into a Corporate-Scale Business Encrypted phones, private militias, maritime logistics...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Basel AML Index"

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel AML Index 2025: a cautious readjustment in global money‑laundering risk Shifting patterns, not a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Basel Institute on Governance"

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel AML Index 2025: a cautious readjustment in global money‑laundering risk Shifting patterns, not a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Belarus"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The ‘Best Efforts’ Rule under sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The ‘Best Efforts’ Rule under sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus

Understanding the EU’s ‘Best Efforts’ Obligation in Sanctions Compliance: What Businesses Need to Know Since...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Belgium"

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Belgium’s AML/CFT System at a Crossroads: Progress on Paper, Gaps in Practice Belgium’s evolving anti-money...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Beneficial ownership"

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Belgium’s AML/CFT System at a Crossroads: Progress on Paper, Gaps in Practice Belgium’s evolving anti-money...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel AML Index 2025: a cautious readjustment in global money‑laundering risk Shifting patterns, not a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence: What AML Practitioners Need to Know The draft Regulatory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EC ¦ Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

EC ¦ Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

EU Steps Up Enforcement on Beneficial Ownership Transparency: Infringement Actions Against 11 Member States A...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ Why is Ownership and Control important?

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ Why is Ownership and Control important?

Spotting Sanctions Ownership and Control: Practical Guidance for EU Compliance Understanding why ownership and control...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

Strengthening National Defenses: Practical Lessons from the FATF Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit (Annexes...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Best Practices"

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the European Union ¦ Restrictive measures (Sanctions) - Update of the EU Best...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "CASPs"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 14

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 14

EBA AML/CFT Newsletter Issue 14 – Key Updates on Financial Crime Regulation in 2024 Introduction...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "CFSP"

MoF ¦ Guidelines

MoF ¦ Guidelines "Implementation of financial restrictive measures (sanctions) against third countries, entities or individuals"

Ministère des Finances (MoF) ¦ Guidelines relating to the implementation of financial restrictive measures (sanctions)...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
MoF ¦ Guidelines

MoF ¦ Guidelines "Implementation of financial sanctions against certain persons, entities, bodies and groups within the framework of CTF"

Ministère des Finances (MoF) ¦ Guidelines relating to the implementation of financial sanctions against certain...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update The “Sanctions Guidelines – update”, dated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "CFT"

 Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Report: How Terrorist Actors Misuse New Technologies — Patterns, Risks and Responses Why terrorists adopt...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Summary Webinar

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar "Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks"

Summary of the FATF webinar on terrorist financing risks held on July 22, 2025 The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks

FATF ¦ Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks

FATF report highlights evolving terrorist financing risks and warns of gaps in global understanding of...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

Measuring the Financial Crime Risks of a Shifting Terrorism Landscape How the 2025 Global Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "CHD"

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

The Luxembourg Court of Appeal ruling of 26 February 2025 and its fallout for double...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1 (Update)

CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1 (Update)

Penal Code Reform Expands the Scope of Money Laundering Offenses The Law of 12 December...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

Luxembourg’s Fund Industry Swells to €5.95 Trillion as Supervisors Push Simplification Without Deregulation A resilient...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1

CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1

Broadening Luxembourg’s Money‑Laundering Offence to Strengthen Legal Clarity and FATF Compliance The Projet de loi...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "CPF"

 CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

Counter-Proliferation Financing: What Luxembourg’s IFMs Are Doing – and Where Gaps Remain The Luxembourg supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Summary Webinar

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar "Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes"

Summary of the FATF webinar on complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes held on...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "CRF"

CRF ¦ Annual Report 2024

CRF ¦ Annual Report 2024

Luxembourg 2024: How the Financial Intelligence Unit Shifted to Risk-Focused, Cross‑Border Fighting of Fraud, Money‑Laundering...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "CSSF"

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

The Luxembourg Court of Appeal ruling of 26 February 2025 and its fallout for double...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

Counter-Proliferation Financing: What Luxembourg’s IFMs Are Doing – and Where Gaps Remain The Luxembourg supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

Luxembourg’s Fund Industry Swells to €5.95 Trillion as Supervisors Push Simplification Without Deregulation A resilient...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
CSSF ¦ Update of the eDesk Procedure: AML/CFT Market Entry Form (Funds and IFMs)

CSSF ¦ Update of the eDesk Procedure: AML/CFT Market Entry Form (Funds and IFMs)

CSSF Updates AML/CFT Market Entry Form: What Funds and IFMs Need to Know The Commission...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

FAQ to Applying International Financial Sanctions: Key Duties, Reporting and Operational Expectations This article explains...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
CSSF ¦ Annual Report 2024: Financial Crime

CSSF ¦ Annual Report 2024: Financial Crime

Financial Crime 2024: CSSF’s Supervision, Findings and Regulatory Developments The CSSF continued to apply a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EC ¦ EU AI Act & AML/Fraud Detection: Regulatory Clarification

EC ¦ EU AI Act & AML/Fraud Detection: Regulatory Clarification

EU AI Act: AML and Fraud Detection AI Not ‘High-Risk’ Did you know that AI...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

Measuring the Financial Crime Risks of a Shifting Terrorism Landscape How the 2025 Global Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Chambre des Députés"

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

The Luxembourg Court of Appeal ruling of 26 February 2025 and its fallout for double...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1 (Update)

CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1 (Update)

Penal Code Reform Expands the Scope of Money Laundering Offenses The Law of 12 December...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

Luxembourg’s Fund Industry Swells to €5.95 Trillion as Supervisors Push Simplification Without Deregulation A resilient...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1

CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1

Broadening Luxembourg’s Money‑Laundering Offence to Strengthen Legal Clarity and FATF Compliance The Projet de loi...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Circular No. 792 ter"

AED ¦ New Circular No. 792 ter strengthens customer identification rules for AML/CFT compliance in Luxembourg

AED ¦ New Circular No. 792 ter strengthens customer identification rules for AML/CFT compliance in Luxembourg

Circular No. 792 ter enhances customer identification and verification requirements for AML/CFT compliance among AED-Supervised...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Circumvention"

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

From coordination to a proactive EU approach The European Union’s system for controlling dual-use exports...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Circumvention risk"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 1 Introduction to EU Sanctions

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 1 Introduction to EU Sanctions

Understanding EU Sanctions: Practical Guidance for Financial Crime Professionals Introduction to EU sanctions and their...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "CoE"

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

MONEYVAL’s 2024 Year in Review: From the close of the 5th round to the launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Commodity supply‑chain risk"

IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

Measuring the Financial Crime Risks of a Shifting Terrorism Landscape How the 2025 Global Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Common supervisory action"

EBA ¦ Report on the Functioning of AML/CFT Colleges in 2023

EBA ¦ Report on the Functioning of AML/CFT Colleges in 2023

European Banking Authority Highlights Progress and Challenges in AML/CFT Colleges in 2023 Ongoing Improvements Amid...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Consolidated Financial Sanctions List"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions: Targets, Lists and the Practical Challenges for SMEs EU sanctions are political instruments...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Corporate Financial Crime"

Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime

Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime

Unveiling the Complexities of Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Corporate liability"

EU ¦ Agreement Reached on the First EU-Wide Criminal Law Rules Against Corruption

EU ¦ Agreement Reached on the First EU-Wide Criminal Law Rules Against Corruption

EU Reaches Landmark Deal on First-Ever Anti-Corruption Criminal Law Directive The European Union has taken...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Corruption"

FATF ¦ Horizontal Review of Gatekeepers’ Technical Compliance Related to Corruption

FATF ¦ Horizontal Review of Gatekeepers’ Technical Compliance Related to Corruption

FATF Horizontal Review Reveals Gaps in Gatekeepers’ Compliance to Combat Corruption The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Corruption typologies"

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

Strengthening National Defenses: Practical Lessons from the FATF Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit (Annexes...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Council of Europe"

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

MONEYVAL’s 2024 Year in Review: From the close of the 5th round to the launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Report: How Terrorist Actors Misuse New Technologies — Patterns, Risks and Responses Why terrorists adopt...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 Council of Europe ¦ Adoption of new Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027

Council of Europe ¦ Adoption of new Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027

Countering Contemporary Terrorism in Europe: Council of Europe Strategy 2023–2027 The Council of Europe’s Counter-Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Council of the EU"

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

EU Snapback on Iran: Immediate Financial Crime Implications and Controls The EU’s 29 September 2025...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 18th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The EU...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 17th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 17th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 17th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 16th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 16th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 16th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 15th Package of Economic and Individual Measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 15th Package of Economic and Individual Measures against Russia

EU’s 15th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the European Union ¦ Restrictive measures (Sanctions) - Update of the EU Best...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update The “Sanctions Guidelines – update”, dated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 14th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 14th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 14th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)"

EBA ¦ Report on NCAs approaches to the Supervision of Banks with respect to AML/CFT

EBA ¦ Report on NCAs approaches to the Supervision of Banks with respect to AML/CFT

European Banking Authority’s Fourth Review Highlights Progress and Challenges in AML/CFT Supervision of Banks Across...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Credit transfer scams"

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

2025 EBA/ECB Report on Payment Fraud – Key Findings and Implications for Financial Crime Prevention...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Cross-border coordination"

EBA ¦ The AML/CFT Colleges Framework is Maturing, the EBA finds

EBA ¦ The AML/CFT Colleges Framework is Maturing, the EBA finds

EBA’s final AML/CFT colleges report: progress stabilised but two core gaps persist The European Banking...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Cross-border enforcement"

EU ¦ Agreement Reached on the First EU-Wide Criminal Law Rules Against Corruption

EU ¦ Agreement Reached on the First EU-Wide Criminal Law Rules Against Corruption

EU Reaches Landmark Deal on First-Ever Anti-Corruption Criminal Law Directive The European Union has taken...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Cross‑border information exchange"

EC ¦ ‘Next-Generation’ FIU.net

EC ¦ ‘Next-Generation’ FIU.net

Next‑Generation FIU.net Goes Live: A Faster, Safer Backbone for Europe’s Financial Intelligence A major leap...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Cross‑border reporting (XBR/XBD)"

CRF ¦ Annual Report 2024

CRF ¦ Annual Report 2024

Luxembourg 2024: How the Financial Intelligence Unit Shifted to Risk-Focused, Cross‑Border Fighting of Fraud, Money‑Laundering...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Cross‑border risk"

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

2025 EBA/ECB Report on Payment Fraud – Key Findings and Implications for Financial Crime Prevention...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 12

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 12

EBA AML/CFT Newsletter Issue 12 – EBA Strengthens AML/CFT Framework with New Guidelines for Crypto-Asset...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Crypto-asset regulation"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 15

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 15

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 15 – 2025 Full Implementation of the New Crypto-Asset...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Customer due diligence"

EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence: What AML Practitioners Need to Know The draft Regulatory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 17

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 17

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 17 – 2025 EBA Closes AML/CFT Chapter as AMLA...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Customer due diligence (CDD)"

FATF ¦ Horizontal Review of Gatekeepers’ Technical Compliance Related to Corruption

FATF ¦ Horizontal Review of Gatekeepers’ Technical Compliance Related to Corruption

FATF Horizontal Review Reveals Gaps in Gatekeepers’ Compliance to Combat Corruption The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "DNFBP supervision"

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

MONEYVAL’s 2024 Year in Review: From the close of the 5th round to the launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Data Governance"

EBA ¦ SupTech can make AML and CFT supervision more effective

EBA ¦ SupTech can make AML and CFT supervision more effective

EU Advances in Using Technology for AML/CFT Supervision: EBA’s New Report on SupTech Tools The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Data standards"

EC ¦ De-prioritisation of Level 2 Acts in Financial Services Legislation

EC ¦ De-prioritisation of Level 2 Acts in Financial Services Legislation

Commission freezes 115 Level‑2 financial services measures to cut red tape — what it means...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "De facto control"

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

FAQ to Applying International Financial Sanctions: Key Duties, Reporting and Operational Expectations This article explains...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "De-risking"

FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF provides Guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Mitigating Unintended Consequences of the FATF Standards

FATF ¦ Mitigating Unintended Consequences of the FATF Standards

Mitigating the Unintended Consequences of FATF Standards: A Review Since 2021, the Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "DeFi"

FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 15

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 15

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 15 – 2025 Full Implementation of the New Crypto-Asset...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Decentralised financing"

IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

Measuring the Financial Crime Risks of a Shifting Terrorism Landscape How the 2025 Global Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Decentralized Finance (DeFi)"

FATF ¦ Virtual Assets: Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Virtual Assets: Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Global Financial Crime and Virtual Assets: FATF’s 2024 Update on Standards Implementation The Financial Action...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1393"

EC ¦ Commission adds Russia to List of High-Risk Jurisdictions to Strengthen International Fight Against Financial Crime

EC ¦ Commission adds Russia to List of High-Risk Jurisdictions to Strengthen International Fight Against Financial Crime

EU Formally Labels Russia a High-Risk AML/CFT Jurisdiction: What It Means for Financial Institutions The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Diamond traceability"

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EU Diamond Ban, Diplomatic Controls and Special Economic Zone Rules – What Financial Crime Professionals...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Directive (EU) 2024/1619"

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

The Luxembourg Court of Appeal ruling of 26 February 2025 and its fallout for double...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Dividend arbitrage"

EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage: How AML/CFT Supervision Is Adapting Why dividend arbitrage matters for...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Dual-use goods"

 CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

Counter-Proliferation Financing: What Luxembourg’s IFMs Are Doing – and Where Gaps Remain The Luxembourg supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 1 Introduction to EU Sanctions

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 1 Introduction to EU Sanctions

Understanding EU Sanctions: Practical Guidance for Financial Crime Professionals Introduction to EU sanctions and their...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Dual‑use"

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

From coordination to a proactive EU approach The European Union’s system for controlling dual-use exports...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Due Diligence"

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EU Diamond Ban, Diplomatic Controls and Special Economic Zone Rules – What Financial Crime Professionals...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Due diligence"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions: Targets, Lists and the Practical Challenges for SMEs EU sanctions are political instruments...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EBA"

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

2025 EBA/ECB Report on Payment Fraud – Key Findings and Implications for Financial Crime Prevention...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence: What AML Practitioners Need to Know The draft Regulatory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA’s advice lays groundwork for a harmonised, risk-based EU AML/CFT regime and a smooth launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 17

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 17

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 17 – 2025 EBA Closes AML/CFT Chapter as AMLA...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ The AML/CFT Colleges Framework is Maturing, the EBA finds

EBA ¦ The AML/CFT Colleges Framework is Maturing, the EBA finds

EBA’s final AML/CFT colleges report: progress stabilised but two core gaps persist The European Banking...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

Supervisory Convergence 2024: What AML/CFT Practitioners Need to Know The European Banking Authority’s 2024 supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA report sharpens focus on crypto AML/CFT risks — what supervisors and market players must...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA completes six‑year stocktake — meaningful progress on AML/CFT supervision, but gaps remain ahead of...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 16

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 16

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 16 – 2025 Overview of key developments and supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ SupTech can make AML and CFT supervision more effective

EBA ¦ SupTech can make AML and CFT supervision more effective

EU Advances in Using Technology for AML/CFT Supervision: EBA’s New Report on SupTech Tools The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Opinion and Report on ML and TF risks affecting the EU’s financial sector

EBA ¦ Opinion and Report on ML and TF risks affecting the EU’s financial sector

Opinion (EBA/Op/2025/10) and Report (EBA/REP/2025/22) of the European Banking Authority on money laundering and terrorist...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers

EBA ¦ Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers: Insights from...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 15

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 15

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 15 – 2025 Full Implementation of the New Crypto-Asset...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Legal instruments with an AML/CFT component

EBA ¦ Legal instruments with an AML/CFT component

Understanding EBA’s Legal Instruments with an AML/CFT Component The European Banking Authority (EBA) plays a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage: How AML/CFT Supervision Is Adapting Why dividend arbitrage matters for...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 14

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 14

EBA AML/CFT Newsletter Issue 14 – Key Updates on Financial Crime Regulation in 2024 Introduction...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Report on the Functioning of AML/CFT Colleges in 2023

EBA ¦ Report on the Functioning of AML/CFT Colleges in 2023

European Banking Authority Highlights Progress and Challenges in AML/CFT Colleges in 2023 Ongoing Improvements Amid...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Guidelines to ensure the Implementation of Union and National Restrictive Measures

EBA ¦ Guidelines to ensure the Implementation of Union and National Restrictive Measures

EBA Guidelines on Internal Policies, Procedures and Controls to Ensure the Implementation of Union and...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EBA/GL/2024/14"

EBA ¦ Guidelines to ensure the Implementation of Union and National Restrictive Measures

EBA ¦ Guidelines to ensure the Implementation of Union and National Restrictive Measures

EBA Guidelines on Internal Policies, Procedures and Controls to Ensure the Implementation of Union and...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EBA/GL/2024/15"

EBA ¦ Guidelines to ensure the Implementation of Union and National Restrictive Measures

EBA ¦ Guidelines to ensure the Implementation of Union and National Restrictive Measures

EBA Guidelines on Internal Policies, Procedures and Controls to Ensure the Implementation of Union and...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EBA/Op/2025/10"

EBA ¦ Opinion and Report on ML and TF risks affecting the EU’s financial sector

EBA ¦ Opinion and Report on ML and TF risks affecting the EU’s financial sector

Opinion (EBA/Op/2025/10) and Report (EBA/REP/2025/22) of the European Banking Authority on money laundering and terrorist...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers

EBA ¦ Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers: Insights from...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EBA/REP/2025/05"

EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage: How AML/CFT Supervision Is Adapting Why dividend arbitrage matters for...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EBA/REP/2025/22"

EBA ¦ Opinion and Report on ML and TF risks affecting the EU’s financial sector

EBA ¦ Opinion and Report on ML and TF risks affecting the EU’s financial sector

Opinion (EBA/Op/2025/10) and Report (EBA/REP/2025/22) of the European Banking Authority on money laundering and terrorist...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers

EBA ¦ Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers: Insights from...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EBA/REP/2025/27"

EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA completes six‑year stocktake — meaningful progress on AML/CFT supervision, but gaps remain ahead of...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EBA/REP/2025/28"

EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA report sharpens focus on crypto AML/CFT risks — what supervisors and market players must...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EBA/REP/2025/31"

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

Supervisory Convergence 2024: What AML/CFT Practitioners Need to Know The European Banking Authority’s 2024 supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EBA/REP/2025/35"

EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence: What AML Practitioners Need to Know The draft Regulatory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA’s advice lays groundwork for a harmonised, risk-based EU AML/CFT regime and a smooth launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EBA/REP/2025/40"

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

2025 EBA/ECB Report on Payment Fraud – Key Findings and Implications for Financial Crime Prevention...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EC"

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EU Diamond Ban, Diplomatic Controls and Special Economic Zone Rules – What Financial Crime Professionals...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EC ¦ Commission adds Russia to List of High-Risk Jurisdictions to Strengthen International Fight Against Financial Crime

EC ¦ Commission adds Russia to List of High-Risk Jurisdictions to Strengthen International Fight Against Financial Crime

EU Formally Labels Russia a High-Risk AML/CFT Jurisdiction: What It Means for Financial Institutions The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EC ¦ EU adopts 19th Package of Sanctions against Russia

EC ¦ EU adopts 19th Package of Sanctions against Russia

EU’s 19th Sanctions Package Tightens the Noose on Russia’s Energy, Financial and Evasion Networks The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EC ¦ De-prioritisation of Level 2 Acts in Financial Services Legislation

EC ¦ De-prioritisation of Level 2 Acts in Financial Services Legislation

Commission freezes 115 Level‑2 financial services measures to cut red tape — what it means...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EC ¦ Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

EC ¦ Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

EU Steps Up Enforcement on Beneficial Ownership Transparency: Infringement Actions Against 11 Member States A...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EC ¦ EU AI Act & AML/Fraud Detection: Regulatory Clarification

EC ¦ EU AI Act & AML/Fraud Detection: Regulatory Clarification

EU AI Act: AML and Fraud Detection AI Not ‘High-Risk’ Did you know that AI...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EC ¦ AI in Fraud Detection and AML

EC ¦ AI in Fraud Detection and AML

Analysis of EU AI Office stakeholder consultations on defining AI systems and prohibited applications The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "ECB"

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

2025 EBA/ECB Report on Payment Fraud – Key Findings and Implications for Financial Crime Prevention...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 AMLA/ECB ¦ AMLA and ECB sign Agreement on Cooperation

AMLA/ECB ¦ AMLA and ECB sign Agreement on Cooperation

AMLA and ECB Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on AML/CFT Supervision The memorandum of understanding...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "ELTIF"

CSSF ¦ Update of the eDesk Procedure: AML/CFT Market Entry Form (Funds and IFMs)

CSSF ¦ Update of the eDesk Procedure: AML/CFT Market Entry Form (Funds and IFMs)

CSSF Updates AML/CFT Market Entry Form: What Funds and IFMs Need to Know The Commission...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EP"

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

From coordination to a proactive EU approach The European Union’s system for controlling dual-use exports...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "ESAs"

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

New Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Strengthens AML/CFT Cooperation Between AMLA and the ESAs The Multilateral...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "ESMA centralization"

CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

Luxembourg’s Fund Industry Swells to €5.95 Trillion as Supervisors Push Simplification Without Deregulation A resilient...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "ETF vs alternatives"

CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

Luxembourg’s Fund Industry Swells to €5.95 Trillion as Supervisors Push Simplification Without Deregulation A resilient...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EU"

EU ¦ Article 6b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014: Information Duties, Legal Privilege and Risks for Financial Crime Compliance

EU ¦ Article 6b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014: Information Duties, Legal Privilege and Risks for Financial Crime Compliance

How Article 6b of Regulation 833/2014 Shapes Sanctions Reporting and Compliance Article 6b of Regulation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU ¦ Agreement Reached on the First EU-Wide Criminal Law Rules Against Corruption

EU ¦ Agreement Reached on the First EU-Wide Criminal Law Rules Against Corruption

EU Reaches Landmark Deal on First-Ever Anti-Corruption Criminal Law Directive The European Union has taken...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 18th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The EU...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
AMLA ¦ Work Programme 2025

AMLA ¦ Work Programme 2025 "From Vision to Action"

AMLA Work Programme 2025: From Vision to Action in the Fight Against Financial Crime The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 17th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 17th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 17th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 16th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 16th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 16th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 15th Package of Economic and Individual Measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 15th Package of Economic and Individual Measures against Russia

EU’s 15th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the European Union ¦ Restrictive measures (Sanctions) - Update of the EU Best...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update The “Sanctions Guidelines – update”, dated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 14th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 14th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 14th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EU AML/CFT Rulebook"

EBA ¦ The EBA welcomes the entry into force of the framework establishing the AMLA

EBA ¦ The EBA welcomes the entry into force of the framework establishing the AMLA

Preparing for AMLA: How the EBA is Shaping the Future EU AML/CFT Framework A New...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EU AML/CFT list"

EC ¦ Commission adds Russia to List of High-Risk Jurisdictions to Strengthen International Fight Against Financial Crime

EC ¦ Commission adds Russia to List of High-Risk Jurisdictions to Strengthen International Fight Against Financial Crime

EU Formally Labels Russia a High-Risk AML/CFT Jurisdiction: What It Means for Financial Institutions The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EU Blocking Statute"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions: Targets, Lists and the Practical Challenges for SMEs EU sanctions are political instruments...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EU Iran sanctions"

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

EU Snapback on Iran: Immediate Financial Crime Implications and Controls The EU’s 29 September 2025...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EU Sanctions Helpdesk"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ Why is Ownership and Control important?

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ Why is Ownership and Control important?

Spotting Sanctions Ownership and Control: Practical Guidance for EU Compliance Understanding why ownership and control...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The ‘Best Efforts’ Rule under sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The ‘Best Efforts’ Rule under sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus

Understanding the EU’s ‘Best Efforts’ Obligation in Sanctions Compliance: What Businesses Need to Know Since...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Service ¦ EU Sanctions Helpdesk

Service ¦ EU Sanctions Helpdesk

The EU Sanctions Helpdesk supports European operators in complying with restrictive measures The EU Sanctions...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions: Practical steps for SMEs to build effective compliance and due diligence Why sanctions...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions: Targets, Lists and the Practical Challenges for SMEs EU sanctions are political instruments...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 2 Law and Guidance

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 2 Law and Guidance

EU Sanctions Law and Guidance: What Compliance Teams Need to Know EU sanctions are a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 1 Introduction to EU Sanctions

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 1 Introduction to EU Sanctions

Understanding EU Sanctions: Practical Guidance for Financial Crime Professionals Introduction to EU sanctions and their...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EU anti-corruption directive"

EU ¦ Agreement Reached on the First EU-Wide Criminal Law Rules Against Corruption

EU ¦ Agreement Reached on the First EU-Wide Criminal Law Rules Against Corruption

EU Reaches Landmark Deal on First-Ever Anti-Corruption Criminal Law Directive The European Union has taken...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EU sanctions"

EU ¦ Article 6b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014: Information Duties, Legal Privilege and Risks for Financial Crime Compliance

EU ¦ Article 6b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014: Information Duties, Legal Privilege and Risks for Financial Crime Compliance

How Article 6b of Regulation 833/2014 Shapes Sanctions Reporting and Compliance Article 6b of Regulation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ Why is Ownership and Control important?

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ Why is Ownership and Control important?

Spotting Sanctions Ownership and Control: Practical Guidance for EU Compliance Understanding why ownership and control...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions: Practical steps for SMEs to build effective compliance and due diligence Why sanctions...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions: Targets, Lists and the Practical Challenges for SMEs EU sanctions are political instruments...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 2 Law and Guidance

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 2 Law and Guidance

EU Sanctions Law and Guidance: What Compliance Teams Need to Know EU sanctions are a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 1 Introduction to EU Sanctions

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 1 Introduction to EU Sanctions

Understanding EU Sanctions: Practical Guidance for Financial Crime Professionals Introduction to EU sanctions and their...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EU sanctions compliance"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions: Targets, Lists and the Practical Challenges for SMEs EU sanctions are political instruments...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EU supervisory coordination"

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

New Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Strengthens AML/CFT Cooperation Between AMLA and the ESAs The Multilateral...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EUAIAct"

EC ¦ EU AI Act & AML/Fraud Detection: Regulatory Clarification

EC ¦ EU AI Act & AML/Fraud Detection: Regulatory Clarification

EU AI Act: AML and Fraud Detection AI Not ‘High-Risk’ Did you know that AI...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Earnings Management"

Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime

Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime

Unveiling the Complexities of Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Economic security"

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

From coordination to a proactive EU approach The European Union’s system for controlling dual-use exports...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Effectiveness (Immediate Outcomes)"

FATF ¦ Universal Procedures 2023 (December 2025)

FATF ¦ Universal Procedures 2023 (December 2025)

FATF’s “Universal Procedures 2023” – what mutual‑evaluation and follow‑up changes mean for practitioners The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Electronic identification (eIDAS)"

EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence: What AML Practitioners Need to Know The draft Regulatory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Enhanced due diligence"

EC ¦ Commission adds Russia to List of High-Risk Jurisdictions to Strengthen International Fight Against Financial Crime

EC ¦ Commission adds Russia to List of High-Risk Jurisdictions to Strengthen International Fight Against Financial Crime

EU Formally Labels Russia a High-Risk AML/CFT Jurisdiction: What It Means for Financial Institutions The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence: What AML Practitioners Need to Know The draft Regulatory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Ethical risk management"

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organisations

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organisations

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organizations: A Practical Guide Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "EuReCA"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 17

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 17

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 17 – 2025 EBA Closes AML/CFT Chapter as AMLA...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "European Banking Authority (EBA)"

EBA ¦ Report on NCAs approaches to the Supervision of Banks with respect to AML/CFT

EBA ¦ Report on NCAs approaches to the Supervision of Banks with respect to AML/CFT

European Banking Authority’s Fourth Review Highlights Progress and Challenges in AML/CFT Supervision of Banks Across...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 13

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 13

EBA AML/CFT Newsletter Issue 13 – EBA Strengthens the Fight Against Financial Crime with New...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ The EBA welcomes the entry into force of the framework establishing the AMLA

EBA ¦ The EBA welcomes the entry into force of the framework establishing the AMLA

Preparing for AMLA: How the EBA is Shaping the Future EU AML/CFT Framework A New...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 12

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 12

EBA AML/CFT Newsletter Issue 12 – EBA Strengthens AML/CFT Framework with New Guidelines for Crypto-Asset...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Europol"

EC ¦ ‘Next-Generation’ FIU.net

EC ¦ ‘Next-Generation’ FIU.net

Next‑Generation FIU.net Goes Live: A Faster, Safer Backbone for Europe’s Financial Intelligence A major leap...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Explainability"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Transitioning to Innovation

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Transitioning to Innovation

Transitioning to Innovative Monitoring: Wolfsberg’s Framework for Effective Suspicious Activity Detection The Wolfsberg Group’s Part...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "E‑evidence and online radicalisation"

 Council of Europe ¦ Adoption of new Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027

Council of Europe ¦ Adoption of new Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027

Countering Contemporary Terrorism in Europe: Council of Europe Strategy 2023–2027 The Council of Europe’s Counter-Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "FATF"

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Belgium’s AML/CFT System at a Crossroads: Progress on Paper, Gaps in Practice Belgium’s evolving anti-money...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Universal Procedures 2023 (December 2025)

FATF ¦ Universal Procedures 2023 (December 2025)

FATF’s “Universal Procedures 2023” – what mutual‑evaluation and follow‑up changes mean for practitioners The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (December 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (December 2025)

FATF’s December 2025 Procedures: What Financial Crime Practitioners Need to Know The FATF’s updated Procedures...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 22-24 October 2025

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 22-24 October 2025

FATF Plenary Sets New Pace on Asset Recovery and AI Risks, Removes Four African Countries...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC ¦ Call for stronger Co-operation between Countries

FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC ¦ Call for stronger Co-operation between Countries

International Co-operation on Money Laundering: Making Informal Channels Work for Faster, Smarter Outcomes The FATF/Egmont/INTERPOL/UNODC...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

Strengthening National Defenses: Practical Lessons from the FATF Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit (Annexes...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Summary Webinar

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar "Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes"

Summary of the FATF webinar on complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes held on...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Summary Webinar

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar "Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks"

Summary of the FATF webinar on terrorist financing risks held on July 22, 2025 The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Fifth Round Universal Procedures 2023 (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ Fifth Round Universal Procedures 2023 (updated June 2025)

Consolidated Processes and Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up: “Universal Procedures 2023” The Financial Action...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF Fifth Round of AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF Fifth Round of AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (updated June 2025)

FATF Unveils Enhanced Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Monitoring to Strengthen Global Fight Against Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Fourth Round Universal Procedures (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ Fourth Round Universal Procedures (updated June 2025)

FATF Consolidated Processes and Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up: “Universal Procedures” The document titled...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ 2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations (updated June 2025)

2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks

FATF ¦ Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks

FATF report highlights evolving terrorist financing risks and warns of gaps in global understanding of...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF provides Guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ 2022 5th Round Assessment Methodology (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 5th Round Assessment Methodology (updated June 2025)

2022 Methodology for Assessing Technical Compliance with the FATF Recommendations and the Effectiveness of AML/CFT/CPF...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF Report ¦ Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes

FATF Report ¦ Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes

FATF Report highlights major gaps in global response to Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Update Standards on Recommendation 16 on Payment Transparency

FATF ¦ Update Standards on Recommendation 16 on Payment Transparency

Revised FATF Recommendation 16: Strengthening Payment Transparency to Combat Financial Crime The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ The FATF Recommendations (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ The FATF Recommendations (updated June 2025)

The FATF Recommendations (updated June 2025) The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is a crucial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Outcomes Joint FATF-MONEYVAL Plenary, 12-13 June 2025

FATF ¦ Outcomes Joint FATF-MONEYVAL Plenary, 12-13 June 2025

FATF-MONEYVAL Joint Plenary Advances Global AML/CFT Agenda, Revises Cross-Border Payment Rules, and Updates Monitoring Lists...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

Tackling Online Child Sexual Exploitation: Financial Indicators, Investigations, and Disruption Strategies Online Child Sexual Exploitation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 19-21 February 2025

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 19-21 February 2025

FATF February 2025 Plenary: Financial Inclusion, Online Child Exploitation, and Evolving AML/CFT Priorities A recalibrated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Annual Report 2023-2024

FATF ¦ Annual Report 2023-2024

FATF Annual Report 2023-2024: Strengthening Global Financial Integrity through Enhanced Standards and International Cooperation The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Guidance (November 2024)

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Guidance (November 2024)

Enhancing National Anti-Money Laundering Efforts: Key Insights from the FATF 2024 Guidance on Money Laundering...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 23-25 October 2024

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 23-25 October 2024

FATF October 2024 Plenary: New Assessments, Inclusion Push, and Evolving AML/CFT Priorities The first Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ FATF changes its grey listing criteria to further focus on risk

FATF ¦ FATF changes its grey listing criteria to further focus on risk

FATF Refines Grey-Listing Criteria to Focus on Highest-Risk Jurisdictions and Ease Burden on Least Developed...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Mitigating Unintended Consequences of the FATF Standards

FATF ¦ Mitigating Unintended Consequences of the FATF Standards

Mitigating the Unintended Consequences of FATF Standards: A Review Since 2021, the Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Virtual Assets: Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Virtual Assets: Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Global Financial Crime and Virtual Assets: FATF’s 2024 Update on Standards Implementation The Financial Action...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Horizontal Review of Gatekeepers’ Technical Compliance Related to Corruption

FATF ¦ Horizontal Review of Gatekeepers’ Technical Compliance Related to Corruption

FATF Horizontal Review Reveals Gaps in Gatekeepers’ Compliance to Combat Corruption The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF Plenary Sets New Course: Risk-Based ICRG Criteria, Asset Recovery Focus, and Updated Jurisdiction Lists...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Women in FATF and the Global Network

FATF ¦ Women in FATF and the Global Network

Women in FATF and the Global Network: Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Leadership The fight against...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "FATF Horizontal Review"

FATF ¦ Horizontal Review of Gatekeepers’ Technical Compliance Related to Corruption

FATF ¦ Horizontal Review of Gatekeepers’ Technical Compliance Related to Corruption

FATF Horizontal Review Reveals Gaps in Gatekeepers’ Compliance to Combat Corruption The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "FATF Recommendation 15"

FATF ¦ Virtual Assets: Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Virtual Assets: Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Global Financial Crime and Virtual Assets: FATF’s 2024 Update on Standards Implementation The Financial Action...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "FATF Recommendations"

FATF ¦ The FATF Recommendations (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ The FATF Recommendations (updated June 2025)

The FATF Recommendations (updated June 2025) The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is a crucial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "FATF Standards"

FATF ¦ Mitigating Unintended Consequences of the FATF Standards

FATF ¦ Mitigating Unintended Consequences of the FATF Standards

Mitigating the Unintended Consequences of FATF Standards: A Review Since 2021, the Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "FATF compliance"

 CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1 (Update)

CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1 (Update)

Penal Code Reform Expands the Scope of Money Laundering Offenses The Law of 12 December...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1

CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1

Broadening Luxembourg’s Money‑Laundering Offence to Strengthen Legal Clarity and FATF Compliance The Projet de loi...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "FCRM"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on the RBA in Financial Crime Risk Management

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on the RBA in Financial Crime Risk Management

The Wolfsberg Group: Statement on the Risk-Based Approach in Financial Crime Risk Management The Wolfsberg...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "FIU networks"

FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC ¦ Call for stronger Co-operation between Countries

FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC ¦ Call for stronger Co-operation between Countries

International Co-operation on Money Laundering: Making Informal Channels Work for Faster, Smarter Outcomes The FATF/Egmont/INTERPOL/UNODC...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "FSEC"

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

Tackling Online Child Sexual Exploitation: Financial Indicators, Investigations, and Disruption Strategies Online Child Sexual Exploitation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "FinTech AML risks"

EBA ¦ Report on the Functioning of AML/CFT Colleges in 2023

EBA ¦ Report on the Functioning of AML/CFT Colleges in 2023

European Banking Authority Highlights Progress and Challenges in AML/CFT Colleges in 2023 Ongoing Improvements Amid...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial Crime"

MoF, AED ¦ 2024 Activity Report ¦ Summary Financial Crime

MoF, AED ¦ 2024 Activity Report ¦ Summary Financial Crime

Luxembourg Reports Ongoing Progress in Combating Financial Crime

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial Crime Risk"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 14

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 14

EBA AML/CFT Newsletter Issue 14 – Key Updates on Financial Crime Regulation in 2024 Introduction...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial Crime Supervision"

EBA ¦ The EBA welcomes the entry into force of the framework establishing the AMLA

EBA ¦ The EBA welcomes the entry into force of the framework establishing the AMLA

Preparing for AMLA: How the EBA is Shaping the Future EU AML/CFT Framework A New...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial Fraud Detection"

Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime

Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime

Unveiling the Complexities of Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial Inclusion"

FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF provides Guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Mitigating Unintended Consequences of the FATF Standards

FATF ¦ Mitigating Unintended Consequences of the FATF Standards

Mitigating the Unintended Consequences of FATF Standards: A Review Since 2021, the Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs)"

EC ¦ ‘Next-Generation’ FIU.net

EC ¦ ‘Next-Generation’ FIU.net

Next‑Generation FIU.net Goes Live: A Faster, Safer Backbone for Europe’s Financial Intelligence A major leap...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial Sexual Extortion of Children (FSEC)"

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

Tackling Online Child Sexual Exploitation: Financial Indicators, Investigations, and Disruption Strategies Online Child Sexual Exploitation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial Statement Analysis"

Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime

Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime

Unveiling the Complexities of Accounting Manipulations: A Key Front in the Battle Against Financial Crime...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial crime compliance"

EU ¦ Article 6b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014: Information Duties, Legal Privilege and Risks for Financial Crime Compliance

EU ¦ Article 6b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014: Information Duties, Legal Privilege and Risks for Financial Crime Compliance

How Article 6b of Regulation 833/2014 Shapes Sanctions Reporting and Compliance Article 6b of Regulation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU ¦ Agreement Reached on the First EU-Wide Criminal Law Rules Against Corruption

EU ¦ Agreement Reached on the First EU-Wide Criminal Law Rules Against Corruption

EU Reaches Landmark Deal on First-Ever Anti-Corruption Criminal Law Directive The European Union has taken...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial crime risk"

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

EU Snapback on Iran: Immediate Financial Crime Implications and Controls The EU’s 29 September 2025...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial intelligence"

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Belgium’s AML/CFT System at a Crossroads: Progress on Paper, Gaps in Practice Belgium’s evolving anti-money...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial regulation simplification"

CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

Luxembourg’s Fund Industry Swells to €5.95 Trillion as Supervisors Push Simplification Without Deregulation A resilient...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial sanctions"

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

FAQ to Applying International Financial Sanctions: Key Duties, Reporting and Operational Expectations This article explains...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Financial transparency"

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel AML Index 2025: a cautious readjustment in global money‑laundering risk Shifting patterns, not a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Fit‑and‑proper"

EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage: How AML/CFT Supervision Is Adapting Why dividend arbitrage matters for...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Follow‑up / ICRG"

FATF ¦ Universal Procedures 2023 (December 2025)

FATF ¦ Universal Procedures 2023 (December 2025)

FATF’s “Universal Procedures 2023” – what mutual‑evaluation and follow‑up changes mean for practitioners The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs)"

 Council of Europe ¦ Adoption of new Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027

Council of Europe ¦ Adoption of new Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027

Countering Contemporary Terrorism in Europe: Council of Europe Strategy 2023–2027 The Council of Europe’s Counter-Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Fraud"

EC ¦ EU AI Act & AML/Fraud Detection: Regulatory Clarification

EC ¦ EU AI Act & AML/Fraud Detection: Regulatory Clarification

EU AI Act: AML and Fraud Detection AI Not ‘High-Risk’ Did you know that AI...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EC ¦ AI in Fraud Detection and AML

EC ¦ AI in Fraud Detection and AML

Analysis of EU AI Office stakeholder consultations on defining AI systems and prohibited applications The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Fraud and money‑laundering"

CRF ¦ Annual Report 2024

CRF ¦ Annual Report 2024

Luxembourg 2024: How the Financial Intelligence Unit Shifted to Risk-Focused, Cross‑Border Fighting of Fraud, Money‑Laundering...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "G7 certificate"

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EU Diamond Ban, Diplomatic Controls and Special Economic Zone Rules – What Financial Crime Professionals...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Gatekeepers"

FATF ¦ Horizontal Review of Gatekeepers’ Technical Compliance Related to Corruption

FATF ¦ Horizontal Review of Gatekeepers’ Technical Compliance Related to Corruption

FATF Horizontal Review Reveals Gaps in Gatekeepers’ Compliance to Combat Corruption The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Gender Diversity"

FATF ¦ Women in FATF and the Global Network

FATF ¦ Women in FATF and the Global Network

Women in FATF and the Global Network: Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Leadership The fight against...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Germany"

Across Borders ¦ German Money for Terror: How Extremist Groups Raise, Move, and Hide Funds

Across Borders ¦ German Money for Terror: How Extremist Groups Raise, Move, and Hide Funds

Why Prosecuting Terror Financing in Germany Is So Hard – and What to Do About...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Across Borders ¦ Germany’s Money-Laundering Problem: How a Clean Façade Hides Dirty Cash

Across Borders ¦ Germany’s Money-Laundering Problem: How a Clean Façade Hides Dirty Cash

Why Germany attracts illicit money Germany’s political stability, large economy and cultural preference for cash...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Grey list"

FATF ¦ FATF changes its grey listing criteria to further focus on risk

FATF ¦ FATF changes its grey listing criteria to further focus on risk

FATF Refines Grey-Listing Criteria to Focus on Highest-Risk Jurisdictions and Ease Burden on Least Developed...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Guidance"

FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF provides Guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Guidelines"

EBA ¦ Legal instruments with an AML/CFT component

EBA ¦ Legal instruments with an AML/CFT component

Understanding EBA’s Legal Instruments with an AML/CFT Component The European Banking Authority (EBA) plays a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
MoF ¦ Guidelines

MoF ¦ Guidelines "Implementation of financial restrictive measures (sanctions) against third countries, entities or individuals"

Ministère des Finances (MoF) ¦ Guidelines relating to the implementation of financial restrictive measures (sanctions)...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
MoF ¦ Guidelines

MoF ¦ Guidelines "Implementation of financial sanctions against certain persons, entities, bodies and groups within the framework of CTF"

Ministère des Finances (MoF) ¦ Guidelines relating to the implementation of financial sanctions against certain...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the European Union ¦ Restrictive measures (Sanctions) - Update of the EU Best...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update The “Sanctions Guidelines – update”, dated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Harmonised criminal law"

EU ¦ Agreement Reached on the First EU-Wide Criminal Law Rules Against Corruption

EU ¦ Agreement Reached on the First EU-Wide Criminal Law Rules Against Corruption

EU Reaches Landmark Deal on First-Ever Anti-Corruption Criminal Law Directive The European Union has taken...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Horizon scanning"

EC ¦ De-prioritisation of Level 2 Acts in Financial Services Legislation

EC ¦ De-prioritisation of Level 2 Acts in Financial Services Legislation

Commission freezes 115 Level‑2 financial services measures to cut red tape — what it means...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Human-centered AI"

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organisations

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organisations

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organizations: A Practical Guide Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "ICRG"

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF Plenary Sets New Course: Risk-Based ICRG Criteria, Asset Recovery Focus, and Updated Jurisdiction Lists...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "ICRG (International Co‑operation Review Group)"

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (December 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (December 2025)

FATF’s December 2025 Procedures: What Financial Crime Practitioners Need to Know The FATF’s updated Procedures...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "IFM"

CSSF ¦ Update of the eDesk Procedure: AML/CFT Market Entry Form (Funds and IFMs)

CSSF ¦ Update of the eDesk Procedure: AML/CFT Market Entry Form (Funds and IFMs)

CSSF Updates AML/CFT Market Entry Form: What Funds and IFMs Need to Know The Commission...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Illicit financial flows"

FATF ¦ FATF changes its grey listing criteria to further focus on risk

FATF ¦ FATF changes its grey listing criteria to further focus on risk

FATF Refines Grey-Listing Criteria to Focus on Highest-Risk Jurisdictions and Ease Burden on Least Developed...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Immediate Outcomes (Effectiveness)"

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (December 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (December 2025)

FATF’s December 2025 Procedures: What Financial Crime Practitioners Need to Know The FATF’s updated Procedures...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Increased monitoring"

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF Plenary Sets New Course: Risk-Based ICRG Criteria, Asset Recovery Focus, and Updated Jurisdiction Lists...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Informal cooperation"

FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC ¦ Call for stronger Co-operation between Countries

FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC ¦ Call for stronger Co-operation between Countries

International Co-operation on Money Laundering: Making Informal Channels Work for Faster, Smarter Outcomes The FATF/Egmont/INTERPOL/UNODC...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Informal economy"

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

Strengthening National Defenses: Practical Lessons from the FATF Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit (Annexes...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Infringement procedure"

EC ¦ Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

EC ¦ Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

EU Steps Up Enforcement on Beneficial Ownership Transparency: Infringement Actions Against 11 Member States A...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Innovation"

EBA ¦ SupTech can make AML and CFT supervision more effective

EBA ¦ SupTech can make AML and CFT supervision more effective

EU Advances in Using Technology for AML/CFT Supervision: EBA’s New Report on SupTech Tools The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Iran"

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

EU Snapback on Iran: Immediate Financial Crime Implications and Controls The EU’s 29 September 2025...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Joint analysis"

FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC ¦ Call for stronger Co-operation between Countries

FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC ¦ Call for stronger Co-operation between Countries

International Co-operation on Money Laundering: Making Informal Channels Work for Faster, Smarter Outcomes The FATF/Egmont/INTERPOL/UNODC...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "KRA Roadmap"

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (December 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (December 2025)

FATF’s December 2025 Procedures: What Financial Crime Practitioners Need to Know The FATF’s updated Procedures...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "LNG ban"

EC ¦ EU adopts 19th Package of Sanctions against Russia

EC ¦ EU adopts 19th Package of Sanctions against Russia

EU’s 19th Sanctions Package Tightens the Noose on Russia’s Energy, Financial and Evasion Networks The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "LSAC"

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

Tackling Online Child Sexual Exploitation: Financial Indicators, Investigations, and Disruption Strategies Online Child Sexual Exploitation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Large language models"

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organisations

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organisations

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organizations: A Practical Guide Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Least developed countries"

FATF ¦ FATF changes its grey listing criteria to further focus on risk

FATF ¦ FATF changes its grey listing criteria to further focus on risk

FATF Refines Grey-Listing Criteria to Focus on Highest-Risk Jurisdictions and Ease Burden on Least Developed...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Legal instruments with an AML/CFT component

EBA ¦ Legal instruments with an AML/CFT component

Understanding EBA’s Legal Instruments with an AML/CFT Component The European Banking Authority (EBA) plays a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU ¦ Article 6b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014: Information Duties, Legal Privilege and Risks for Financial Crime Compliance

EU ¦ Article 6b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014: Information Duties, Legal Privilege and Risks for Financial Crime Compliance

How Article 6b of Regulation 833/2014 Shapes Sanctions Reporting and Compliance Article 6b of Regulation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Legitimate interest access"

EC ¦ Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

EC ¦ Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

EU Steps Up Enforcement on Beneficial Ownership Transparency: Infringement Actions Against 11 Member States A...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Level‑2 de‑prioritisation"

EC ¦ De-prioritisation of Level 2 Acts in Financial Services Legislation

EC ¦ De-prioritisation of Level 2 Acts in Financial Services Legislation

Commission freezes 115 Level‑2 financial services measures to cut red tape — what it means...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Live-streamed Sexual Abuse of Children (LSAC)"

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

Tackling Online Child Sexual Exploitation: Financial Indicators, Investigations, and Disruption Strategies Online Child Sexual Exploitation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Luxembourg funds"

CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

CHD ¦ 2026 Budget: CSSF Analyses of the Banking and Investment Fund Sectors

Luxembourg’s Fund Industry Swells to €5.95 Trillion as Supervisors Push Simplification Without Deregulation A resilient...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "ML/TF Risks"

EBA ¦ Opinion and Report on ML and TF risks affecting the EU’s financial sector

EBA ¦ Opinion and Report on ML and TF risks affecting the EU’s financial sector

Opinion (EBA/Op/2025/10) and Report (EBA/REP/2025/22) of the European Banking Authority on money laundering and terrorist...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers

EBA ¦ Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers: Insights from...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "MMoU"

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

New Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Strengthens AML/CFT Cooperation Between AMLA and the ESAs The Multilateral...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "MONEYVAL"

FATF ¦ Outcomes Joint FATF-MONEYVAL Plenary, 12-13 June 2025

FATF ¦ Outcomes Joint FATF-MONEYVAL Plenary, 12-13 June 2025

FATF-MONEYVAL Joint Plenary Advances Global AML/CFT Agenda, Revises Cross-Border Payment Rules, and Updates Monitoring Lists...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Market Entry Form (MEF)"

CSSF ¦ Update of the eDesk Procedure: AML/CFT Market Entry Form (Funds and IFMs)

CSSF ¦ Update of the eDesk Procedure: AML/CFT Market Entry Form (Funds and IFMs)

CSSF Updates AML/CFT Market Entry Form: What Funds and IFMs Need to Know The Commission...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR)"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 13

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 13

EBA AML/CFT Newsletter Issue 13 – EBA Strengthens the Fight Against Financial Crime with New...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Mentorship Program"

FATF ¦ Women in FATF and the Global Network

FATF ¦ Women in FATF and the Global Network

Women in FATF and the Global Network: Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Leadership The fight against...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "MiCA"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 17

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 17

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 17 – 2025 EBA Closes AML/CFT Chapter as AMLA...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA report sharpens focus on crypto AML/CFT risks — what supervisors and market players must...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "MiCAR"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 14

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 14

EBA AML/CFT Newsletter Issue 14 – Key Updates on Financial Crime Regulation in 2024 Introduction...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Ministère des Finances"

MoF, AED ¦ 2024 Activity Report ¦ Summary Financial Crime

MoF, AED ¦ 2024 Activity Report ¦ Summary Financial Crime

Luxembourg Reports Ongoing Progress in Combating Financial Crime

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "MoF"

MoF ¦ Guidelines

MoF ¦ Guidelines "Implementation of financial restrictive measures (sanctions) against third countries, entities or individuals"

Ministère des Finances (MoF) ¦ Guidelines relating to the implementation of financial restrictive measures (sanctions)...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
MoF ¦ Guidelines

MoF ¦ Guidelines "Implementation of financial sanctions against certain persons, entities, bodies and groups within the framework of CTF"

Ministère des Finances (MoF) ¦ Guidelines relating to the implementation of financial sanctions against certain...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "MoU"

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

New Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Strengthens AML/CFT Cooperation Between AMLA and the ESAs The Multilateral...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 AMLA/ECB ¦ AMLA and ECB sign Agreement on Cooperation

AMLA/ECB ¦ AMLA and ECB sign Agreement on Cooperation

AMLA and ECB Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on AML/CFT Supervision The memorandum of understanding...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Model risk management"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Transitioning to Innovation

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Transitioning to Innovation

Transitioning to Innovative Monitoring: Wolfsberg’s Framework for Effective Suspicious Activity Detection The Wolfsberg Group’s Part...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Money Laundering Risk Assessment"

EBA ¦ The EBA welcomes the entry into force of the framework establishing the AMLA

EBA ¦ The EBA welcomes the entry into force of the framework establishing the AMLA

Preparing for AMLA: How the EBA is Shaping the Future EU AML/CFT Framework A New...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Money laundering and terrorist financing"

EC ¦ Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

EC ¦ Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

EU Steps Up Enforcement on Beneficial Ownership Transparency: Infringement Actions Against 11 Member States A...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Mutual Evaluation Report"

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Belgium’s AML/CFT System at a Crossroads: Progress on Paper, Gaps in Practice Belgium’s evolving anti-money...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Mutual Evaluations"

FATF ¦ Fifth Round Universal Procedures 2023 (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ Fifth Round Universal Procedures 2023 (updated June 2025)

Consolidated Processes and Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up: “Universal Procedures 2023” The Financial Action...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF Fifth Round of AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF Fifth Round of AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (updated June 2025)

FATF Unveils Enhanced Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Monitoring to Strengthen Global Fight Against Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Fourth Round Universal Procedures (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ Fourth Round Universal Procedures (updated June 2025)

FATF Consolidated Processes and Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up: “Universal Procedures” The document titled...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ 2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations (updated June 2025)

2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Mutual evaluations"

FATF ¦ Universal Procedures 2023 (December 2025)

FATF ¦ Universal Procedures 2023 (December 2025)

FATF’s “Universal Procedures 2023” – what mutual‑evaluation and follow‑up changes mean for practitioners The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC ¦ Call for stronger Co-operation between Countries

FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC ¦ Call for stronger Co-operation between Countries

International Co-operation on Money Laundering: Making Informal Channels Work for Faster, Smarter Outcomes The FATF/Egmont/INTERPOL/UNODC...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "National Competent Authorities (NCAs)"

EBA ¦ Report on NCAs approaches to the Supervision of Banks with respect to AML/CFT

EBA ¦ Report on NCAs approaches to the Supervision of Banks with respect to AML/CFT

European Banking Authority’s Fourth Review Highlights Progress and Challenges in AML/CFT Supervision of Banks Across...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "National Risk Assessment"

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

Strengthening National Defenses: Practical Lessons from the FATF Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit (Annexes...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "National Risk Assessment (NRA)"

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Guidance (November 2024)

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Guidance (November 2024)

Enhancing National Anti-Money Laundering Efforts: Key Insights from the FATF 2024 Guidance on Money Laundering...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Next‑Generation FIU.net"

EC ¦ ‘Next-Generation’ FIU.net

EC ¦ ‘Next-Generation’ FIU.net

Next‑Generation FIU.net Goes Live: A Faster, Safer Backbone for Europe’s Financial Intelligence A major leap...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Non bis in idem"

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

CHD ¦ Consequences of the February 26, 2025 Ruling on Double Jeopardy in Financial Matters

The Luxembourg Court of Appeal ruling of 26 February 2025 and its fallout for double...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs)"

FATF ¦ Mitigating Unintended Consequences of the FATF Standards

FATF ¦ Mitigating Unintended Consequences of the FATF Standards

Mitigating the Unintended Consequences of FATF Standards: A Review Since 2021, the Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "OCSE"

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

Tackling Online Child Sexual Exploitation: Financial Indicators, Investigations, and Disruption Strategies Online Child Sexual Exploitation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "OECD"

 OECD ¦ Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual

OECD ¦ Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual

Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual: Key Elements and Considerations As tax crimes and associated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSE)"

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

Tackling Online Child Sexual Exploitation: Financial Indicators, Investigations, and Disruption Strategies Online Child Sexual Exploitation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Outcome-focused SARs"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Transitioning to Innovation

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Transitioning to Innovation

Transitioning to Innovative Monitoring: Wolfsberg’s Framework for Effective Suspicious Activity Detection The Wolfsberg Group’s Part...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Ownership and control"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ Why is Ownership and Control important?

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ Why is Ownership and Control important?

Spotting Sanctions Ownership and Control: Practical Guidance for EU Compliance Understanding why ownership and control...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 3 Targets and Lists

EU Sanctions: Targets, Lists and the Practical Challenges for SMEs EU sanctions are political instruments...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Payment Transparency"

FATF ¦ Update Standards on Recommendation 16 on Payment Transparency

FATF ¦ Update Standards on Recommendation 16 on Payment Transparency

Revised FATF Recommendation 16: Strengthening Payment Transparency to Combat Financial Crime The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Payment fraud"

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

2025 EBA/ECB Report on Payment Fraud – Key Findings and Implications for Financial Crime Prevention...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Plenary"

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 22-24 October 2025

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 22-24 October 2025

FATF Plenary Sets New Pace on Asset Recovery and AI Risks, Removes Four African Countries...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Outcomes Joint FATF-MONEYVAL Plenary, 12-13 June 2025

FATF ¦ Outcomes Joint FATF-MONEYVAL Plenary, 12-13 June 2025

FATF-MONEYVAL Joint Plenary Advances Global AML/CFT Agenda, Revises Cross-Border Payment Rules, and Updates Monitoring Lists...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 19-21 February 2025

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 19-21 February 2025

FATF February 2025 Plenary: Financial Inclusion, Online Child Exploitation, and Evolving AML/CFT Priorities A recalibrated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 23-25 October 2024

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 23-25 October 2024

FATF October 2024 Plenary: New Assessments, Inclusion Push, and Evolving AML/CFT Priorities The first Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF Plenary Sets New Course: Risk-Based ICRG Criteria, Asset Recovery Focus, and Updated Jurisdiction Lists...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Post‑Plenary Quality & Consistency (Q&C)"

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (December 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (December 2025)

FATF’s December 2025 Procedures: What Financial Crime Practitioners Need to Know The FATF’s updated Procedures...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Post‑organisational terrorism"

 Council of Europe ¦ Adoption of new Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027

Council of Europe ¦ Adoption of new Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027

Countering Contemporary Terrorism in Europe: Council of Europe Strategy 2023–2027 The Council of Europe’s Counter-Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Procedures"

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF Fifth Round of AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF Fifth Round of AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (updated June 2025)

FATF Unveils Enhanced Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Monitoring to Strengthen Global Fight Against Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ 2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ 2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations (updated June 2025)

2013 Procedures for the FATF Fourth Round of AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Proliferation"

 CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

Counter-Proliferation Financing: What Luxembourg’s IFMs Are Doing – and Where Gaps Remain The Luxembourg supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF Report ¦ Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes

FATF Report ¦ Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes

FATF Report highlights major gaps in global response to Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Proliferation financing"

 CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

Counter-Proliferation Financing: What Luxembourg’s IFMs Are Doing – and Where Gaps Remain The Luxembourg supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "RBA"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on the RBA in Financial Crime Risk Management

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on the RBA in Financial Crime Risk Management

The Wolfsberg Group: Statement on the Risk-Based Approach in Financial Crime Risk Management The Wolfsberg...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF provides Guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Rapid response mechanisms"

FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC ¦ Call for stronger Co-operation between Countries

FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC ¦ Call for stronger Co-operation between Countries

International Co-operation on Money Laundering: Making Informal Channels Work for Faster, Smarter Outcomes The FATF/Egmont/INTERPOL/UNODC...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Recommendation 16"

FATF ¦ Update Standards on Recommendation 16 on Payment Transparency

FATF ¦ Update Standards on Recommendation 16 on Payment Transparency

Revised FATF Recommendation 16: Strengthening Payment Transparency to Combat Financial Crime The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Red flags"

EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage: How AML/CFT Supervision Is Adapting Why dividend arbitrage matters for...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Regulation (EU) No 833/2014"

EU ¦ Article 6b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014: Information Duties, Legal Privilege and Risks for Financial Crime Compliance

EU ¦ Article 6b of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014: Information Duties, Legal Privilege and Risks for Financial Crime Compliance

How Article 6b of Regulation 833/2014 Shapes Sanctions Reporting and Compliance Article 6b of Regulation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Regulatory simplification"

EC ¦ De-prioritisation of Level 2 Acts in Financial Services Legislation

EC ¦ De-prioritisation of Level 2 Acts in Financial Services Legislation

Commission freezes 115 Level‑2 financial services measures to cut red tape — what it means...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Remote card fraud"

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

2025 EBA/ECB Report on Payment Fraud – Key Findings and Implications for Financial Crime Prevention...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Responsible AI governance"

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organisations

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organisations

Managing the Ethics of AI in Organizations: A Practical Guide Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Restrictive Measures"

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EU Diamond Ban, Diplomatic Controls and Special Economic Zone Rules – What Financial Crime Professionals...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Summary Webinar

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar "Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes"

Summary of the FATF webinar on complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes held on...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF Report ¦ Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes

FATF Report ¦ Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes

FATF Report highlights major gaps in global response to Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Risk-Based Approach"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on the RBA in Financial Crime Risk Management

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on the RBA in Financial Crime Risk Management

The Wolfsberg Group: Statement on the Risk-Based Approach in Financial Crime Risk Management The Wolfsberg...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF ¦ Guidance on Financial Inclusion and AML and TF Measures

FATF provides Guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Risk-Based Approach (RBA)"

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Guidance (November 2024)

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Guidance (November 2024)

Enhancing National Anti-Money Laundering Efforts: Key Insights from the FATF 2024 Guidance on Money Laundering...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Risk-Based Supervision"

EBA ¦ Report on NCAs approaches to the Supervision of Banks with respect to AML/CFT

EBA ¦ Report on NCAs approaches to the Supervision of Banks with respect to AML/CFT

European Banking Authority’s Fourth Review Highlights Progress and Challenges in AML/CFT Supervision of Banks Across...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Risk-based approach"

EBA ¦ Report on the Functioning of AML/CFT Colleges in 2023

EBA ¦ Report on the Functioning of AML/CFT Colleges in 2023

European Banking Authority Highlights Progress and Challenges in AML/CFT Colleges in 2023 Ongoing Improvements Amid...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Risk-based supervision"

EBA ¦ The AML/CFT Colleges Framework is Maturing, the EBA finds

EBA ¦ The AML/CFT Colleges Framework is Maturing, the EBA finds

EBA’s final AML/CFT colleges report: progress stabilised but two core gaps persist The European Banking...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Risk‑based approach"

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel AML Index 2025: a cautious readjustment in global money‑laundering risk Shifting patterns, not a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Risk‑based prioritization"

CRF ¦ Annual Report 2024

CRF ¦ Annual Report 2024

Luxembourg 2024: How the Financial Intelligence Unit Shifted to Risk-Focused, Cross‑Border Fighting of Fraud, Money‑Laundering...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Risk‑based scoping"

FATF ¦ Universal Procedures 2023 (December 2025)

FATF ¦ Universal Procedures 2023 (December 2025)

FATF’s “Universal Procedures 2023” – what mutual‑evaluation and follow‑up changes mean for practitioners The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Risk‑based supervision"

EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA completes six‑year stocktake — meaningful progress on AML/CFT supervision, but gaps remain ahead of...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Russia"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The ‘Best Efforts’ Rule under sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The ‘Best Efforts’ Rule under sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus

Understanding the EU’s ‘Best Efforts’ Obligation in Sanctions Compliance: What Businesses Need to Know Since...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 18th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The EU...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 17th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 17th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 17th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 16th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 16th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 16th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 15th Package of Economic and Individual Measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 15th Package of Economic and Individual Measures against Russia

EU’s 15th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 14th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 14th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 14th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Russia high-risk jurisdiction"

EC ¦ Commission adds Russia to List of High-Risk Jurisdictions to Strengthen International Fight Against Financial Crime

EC ¦ Commission adds Russia to List of High-Risk Jurisdictions to Strengthen International Fight Against Financial Crime

EU Formally Labels Russia a High-Risk AML/CFT Jurisdiction: What It Means for Financial Institutions The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "ST-11618-2024-INIT"

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update The “Sanctions Guidelines – update”, dated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "ST-11623-2024-INIT"

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the European Union ¦ Restrictive measures (Sanctions) - Update of the EU Best...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Sahel terrorism risk"

IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

Measuring the Financial Crime Risks of a Shifting Terrorism Landscape How the 2025 Global Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Sancions"

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EU Diamond Ban, Diplomatic Controls and Special Economic Zone Rules – What Financial Crime Professionals...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Sanctions"

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar "Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes"

Summary of the FATF webinar on complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes held on...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF Report ¦ Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes

FATF Report ¦ Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes

FATF Report highlights major gaps in global response to Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Sanctions Evasion"

FATF Report ¦ Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes

FATF Report ¦ Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes

FATF Report highlights major gaps in global response to Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Sanctions due diligence"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ Why is Ownership and Control important?

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ Why is Ownership and Control important?

Spotting Sanctions Ownership and Control: Practical Guidance for EU Compliance Understanding why ownership and control...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 1 Introduction to EU Sanctions

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 1 Introduction to EU Sanctions

Understanding EU Sanctions: Practical Guidance for Financial Crime Professionals Introduction to EU sanctions and their...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Sanctions evasion"

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

EU Snapback on Iran: Immediate Financial Crime Implications and Controls The EU’s 29 September 2025...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Santa Claus safeguards"

How Santa Claus Can Help Prevent Financial Crime

How Santa Claus Can Help Prevent Financial Crime

Santa Claus’s Practices That Model Strong Financial Safeguards Santa Claus runs an immense, intricately organized...

By Santa Claus, on

In "Semiconductor and quantum technologies"

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

From coordination to a proactive EU approach The European Union’s system for controlling dual-use exports...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Sky ECC"

Across Borders ¦ Balkan Cartels, Crypto Phones and Global Supply Chains

Across Borders ¦ Balkan Cartels, Crypto Phones and Global Supply Chains

How Organized Crime Turned Cocaine into a Corporate-Scale Business Encrypted phones, private militias, maritime logistics...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Snapback mechanism"

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

EU Snapback on Iran: Immediate Financial Crime Implications and Controls The EU’s 29 September 2025...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Special Economic Zones (SEZ)"

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EC ¦ Consolidated Version of the FAQs concerning Sanctions Adopted Following Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine and Belarus' Involvement in it

EU Diamond Ban, Diplomatic Controls and Special Economic Zone Rules – What Financial Crime Professionals...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Stablecoin Issuers"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers

Why stablecoins change — and don’t change — how banks manage AML/CFT, sanctions and operational...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)"

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

EBA/ECB ¦ 2025 Report on Payment Fraud

2025 EBA/ECB Report on Payment Fraud – Key Findings and Implications for Financial Crime Prevention...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Summary"

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar "Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes"

Summary of the FATF webinar on complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes held on...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Summary Webinar

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar "Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks"

Summary of the FATF webinar on terrorist financing risks held on July 22, 2025 The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "SupTech"

EBA ¦ SupTech can make AML and CFT supervision more effective

EBA ¦ SupTech can make AML and CFT supervision more effective

EU Advances in Using Technology for AML/CFT Supervision: EBA’s New Report on SupTech Tools The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 15

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 15

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 15 – 2025 Full Implementation of the New Crypto-Asset...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Supervision"

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Belgium’s AML/CFT System at a Crossroads: Progress on Paper, Gaps in Practice Belgium’s evolving anti-money...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ SupTech can make AML and CFT supervision more effective

EBA ¦ SupTech can make AML and CFT supervision more effective

EU Advances in Using Technology for AML/CFT Supervision: EBA’s New Report on SupTech Tools The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
AMLA ¦ Work Programme 2025

AMLA ¦ Work Programme 2025 "From Vision to Action"

AMLA Work Programme 2025: From Vision to Action in the Fight Against Financial Crime The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Legal instruments with an AML/CFT component

EBA ¦ Legal instruments with an AML/CFT component

Understanding EBA’s Legal Instruments with an AML/CFT Component The European Banking Authority (EBA) plays a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Supervisory convergence"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 17

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 17

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 17 – 2025 EBA Closes AML/CFT Chapter as AMLA...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ The AML/CFT Colleges Framework is Maturing, the EBA finds

EBA ¦ The AML/CFT Colleges Framework is Maturing, the EBA finds

EBA’s final AML/CFT colleges report: progress stabilised but two core gaps persist The European Banking...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Supervisory manuals and tools"

EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA completes six‑year stocktake — meaningful progress on AML/CFT supervision, but gaps remain ahead of...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Suspicious activity"

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

FAQ to Applying International Financial Sanctions: Key Duties, Reporting and Operational Expectations This article explains...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Suspicious activity monitoring"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Transitioning to Innovation

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Transitioning to Innovation

Transitioning to Innovative Monitoring: Wolfsberg’s Framework for Effective Suspicious Activity Detection The Wolfsberg Group’s Part...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "TF Risks"

FATF ¦ Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks

FATF ¦ Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks

FATF report highlights evolving terrorist financing risks and warns of gaps in global understanding of...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Targeted financial sanctions"

 CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

Counter-Proliferation Financing: What Luxembourg’s IFMs Are Doing – and Where Gaps Remain The Luxembourg supervisory...

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EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

EBA ¦ Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

Draft RTS on Customer Due Diligence: What AML Practitioners Need to Know The draft Regulatory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Tax integrity"

EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

EBA ¦ Peer Review on Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage Schemes

Tax Integrity and Dividend Arbitrage: How AML/CFT Supervision Is Adapting Why dividend arbitrage matters for...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Technical Compliance Re‑rating (TCRR)"

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (December 2025)

FATF ¦ 2022 Procedures for the FATF AML/CFT/CPF Mutual Evaluations, Follow-Up and ICRG (December 2025)

FATF’s December 2025 Procedures: What Financial Crime Practitioners Need to Know The FATF’s updated Procedures...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Technical compliance"

FATF ¦ Universal Procedures 2023 (December 2025)

FATF ¦ Universal Procedures 2023 (December 2025)

FATF’s “Universal Procedures 2023” – what mutual‑evaluation and follow‑up changes mean for practitioners The Financial...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "The Wolfsberg Group"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers

Why stablecoins change — and don’t change — how banks manage AML/CFT, sanctions and operational...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Transitioning to Innovation

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Transitioning to Innovation

Transitioning to Innovative Monitoring: Wolfsberg’s Framework for Effective Suspicious Activity Detection The Wolfsberg Group’s Part...

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The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on the RBA in Financial Crime Risk Management

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on the RBA in Financial Crime Risk Management

The Wolfsberg Group: Statement on the Risk-Based Approach in Financial Crime Risk Management The Wolfsberg...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Demonstrating Effectiveness

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Demonstrating Effectiveness

The Wolfsberg Group: Statement on Demonstrating Effectiveness in AML/CTF Programs The Wolfsberg Group, a leading...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Trade finance compliance"

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

From coordination to a proactive EU approach The European Union’s system for controlling dual-use exports...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Trade finance controls"

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

EU Snapback on Iran: Immediate Financial Crime Implications and Controls The EU’s 29 September 2025...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Trade‑based money laundering"

IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

IEP ¦ Global Terrorism Index 2025 - Measuring the Impact of Terrorism

Measuring the Financial Crime Risks of a Shifting Terrorism Landscape How the 2025 Global Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Travel Rule"

FATF ¦ Virtual Assets: Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Virtual Assets: Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Global Financial Crime and Virtual Assets: FATF’s 2024 Update on Standards Implementation The Financial Action...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "UNSC"

MoF ¦ Guidelines

MoF ¦ Guidelines "Implementation of financial restrictive measures (sanctions) against third countries, entities or individuals"

Ministère des Finances (MoF) ¦ Guidelines relating to the implementation of financial restrictive measures (sanctions)...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
MoF ¦ Guidelines

MoF ¦ Guidelines "Implementation of financial sanctions against certain persons, entities, bodies and groups within the framework of CTF"

Ministère des Finances (MoF) ¦ Guidelines relating to the implementation of financial sanctions against certain...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "UNSCR 2664 (2022)"

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update The “Sanctions Guidelines – update”, dated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "UNSCR 2761 (2024)"

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update The “Sanctions Guidelines – update”, dated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "UTXO tracing"

BIS ¦ Bulletin No 111: An Approach to AML Compliance for Cryptoassets

BIS ¦ Bulletin No 111: An Approach to AML Compliance for Cryptoassets

An approach to AML compliance for cryptoassets: using blockchain provenance to close the off-ramp gap...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Universal Procedures"

FATF ¦ Fifth Round Universal Procedures 2023 (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ Fifth Round Universal Procedures 2023 (updated June 2025)

Consolidated Processes and Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up: “Universal Procedures 2023” The Financial Action...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Fourth Round Universal Procedures (updated June 2025)

FATF ¦ Fourth Round Universal Procedures (updated June 2025)

FATF Consolidated Processes and Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up: “Universal Procedures” The document titled...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "VA"

FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "VACG"

FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "VASP"

FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "VASPs"

CSSF ¦ Annual Report 2024: Financial Crime

CSSF ¦ Annual Report 2024: Financial Crime

Financial Crime 2024: CSSF’s Supervision, Findings and Regulatory Developments The CSSF continued to apply a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF Plenary Sets New Course: Risk-Based ICRG Criteria, Asset Recovery Focus, and Updated Jurisdiction Lists...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "VAs"

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 26-28 June 2024

FATF Plenary Sets New Course: Risk-Based ICRG Criteria, Asset Recovery Focus, and Updated Jurisdiction Lists...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Validation and transition"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Transitioning to Innovation

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Transitioning to Innovation

Transitioning to Innovative Monitoring: Wolfsberg’s Framework for Effective Suspicious Activity Detection The Wolfsberg Group’s Part...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Vessel due diligence"

 CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

CSSF ¦ Counter Proliferation Financing Thematic Review

Counter-Proliferation Financing: What Luxembourg’s IFMs Are Doing – and Where Gaps Remain The Luxembourg supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Victim support and reintegration"

 Council of Europe ¦ Adoption of new Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027

Council of Europe ¦ Adoption of new Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027

Countering Contemporary Terrorism in Europe: Council of Europe Strategy 2023–2027 The Council of Europe’s Counter-Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Violent far‑right"

 Council of Europe ¦ Adoption of new Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027

Council of Europe ¦ Adoption of new Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027

Countering Contemporary Terrorism in Europe: Council of Europe Strategy 2023–2027 The Council of Europe’s Counter-Terrorism...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP)"

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

Strengthening National Defenses: Practical Lessons from the FATF Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit (Annexes...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)"

FATF ¦ Virtual Assets: Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Virtual Assets: Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Global Financial Crime and Virtual Assets: FATF’s 2024 Update on Standards Implementation The Financial Action...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Virtual Assets (VA)"

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

FATF ¦ Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit – Annexes A-C

Strengthening National Defenses: Practical Lessons from the FATF Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Toolkit (Annexes...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Virtual IBANs (vIBANs)"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 13

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 13

EBA AML/CFT Newsletter Issue 13 – EBA Strengthens the Fight Against Financial Crime with New...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 12

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 12

EBA AML/CFT Newsletter Issue 12 – EBA Strengthens AML/CFT Framework with New Guidelines for Crypto-Asset...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Virtual assets"

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Across Borders ¦ Belgium's Measures to Counter Money Laun­der­ing, Terrorist Financing and Pro­lif­er­a­tion Financing

Belgium’s AML/CFT System at a Crossroads: Progress on Paper, Gaps in Practice Belgium’s evolving anti-money...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Virtual assets (crypto)"

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel Institute on Governance ¦ Basel AML Index 2025 - 14th Public Edition

Basel AML Index 2025: a cautious readjustment in global money‑laundering risk Shifting patterns, not a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Virtual assets displacement"

CRF ¦ Annual Report 2024

CRF ¦ Annual Report 2024

Luxembourg 2024: How the Financial Intelligence Unit Shifted to Risk-Focused, Cross‑Border Fighting of Fraud, Money‑Laundering...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "WFGN"

FATF ¦ Women in FATF and the Global Network

FATF ¦ Women in FATF and the Global Network

Women in FATF and the Global Network: Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Leadership The fight against...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Webinar"

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar "Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes"

Summary of the FATF webinar on complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes held on...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Summary Webinar

FATF ¦ Summary Webinar "Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks"

Summary of the FATF webinar on terrorist financing risks held on July 22, 2025 The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Women Leadership"

FATF ¦ Women in FATF and the Global Network

FATF ¦ Women in FATF and the Global Network

Women in FATF and the Global Network: Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Leadership The fight against...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "Work Programme"

AMLA ¦ Work Programme 2025

AMLA ¦ Work Programme 2025 "From Vision to Action"

AMLA Work Programme 2025: From Vision to Action in the Fight Against Financial Crime The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "anti-money laundering"

How Santa Claus Can Help Prevent Financial Crime

How Santa Claus Can Help Prevent Financial Crime

Santa Claus’s Practices That Model Strong Financial Safeguards Santa Claus runs an immense, intricately organized...

By Santa Claus, on
Across Borders ¦ Balkan Cartels, Crypto Phones and Global Supply Chains

Across Borders ¦ Balkan Cartels, Crypto Phones and Global Supply Chains

How Organized Crime Turned Cocaine into a Corporate-Scale Business Encrypted phones, private militias, maritime logistics...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "anti‑circumvention"

EC ¦ EU adopts 19th Package of Sanctions against Russia

EC ¦ EU adopts 19th Package of Sanctions against Russia

EU’s 19th Sanctions Package Tightens the Noose on Russia’s Energy, Financial and Evasion Networks The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "asset recovery"

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

MONEYVAL’s 2024 Year in Review: From the close of the 5th round to the launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 OECD ¦ Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual

OECD ¦ Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual

Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual: Key Elements and Considerations As tax crimes and associated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "asset recovery guidance"

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 22-24 October 2025

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 22-24 October 2025

FATF Plenary Sets New Pace on Asset Recovery and AI Risks, Removes Four African Countries...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "beneficial ownership"

EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA report sharpens focus on crypto AML/CFT risks — what supervisors and market players must...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 16

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 16

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 16 – 2025 Overview of key developments and supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
CSSF ¦ Annual Report 2024: Financial Crime

CSSF ¦ Annual Report 2024: Financial Crime

Financial Crime 2024: CSSF’s Supervision, Findings and Regulatory Developments The CSSF continued to apply a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "beneficial ownership transparency"

Across Borders ¦ Germany’s Money-Laundering Problem: How a Clean Façade Hides Dirty Cash

Across Borders ¦ Germany’s Money-Laundering Problem: How a Clean Façade Hides Dirty Cash

Why Germany attracts illicit money Germany’s political stability, large economy and cultural preference for cash...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "cash-intensive transactions"

Across Borders ¦ Germany’s Money-Laundering Problem: How a Clean Façade Hides Dirty Cash

Across Borders ¦ Germany’s Money-Laundering Problem: How a Clean Façade Hides Dirty Cash

Why Germany attracts illicit money Germany’s political stability, large economy and cultural preference for cash...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "child sexual abuse"

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

Tackling Online Child Sexual Exploitation: Financial Indicators, Investigations, and Disruption Strategies Online Child Sexual Exploitation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "circumvention hubs"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions: Practical steps for SMEs to build effective compliance and due diligence Why sanctions...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "community verification"

How Santa Claus Can Help Prevent Financial Crime

How Santa Claus Can Help Prevent Financial Crime

Santa Claus’s Practices That Model Strong Financial Safeguards Santa Claus runs an immense, intricately organized...

By Santa Claus, on

In "compliance programme"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions: Practical steps for SMEs to build effective compliance and due diligence Why sanctions...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "cooperation"

EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA ¦ Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Supervision of Banks is Improving

EBA completes six‑year stocktake — meaningful progress on AML/CFT supervision, but gaps remain ahead of...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "cross-border couriers"

Across Borders ¦ Germany’s Money-Laundering Problem: How a Clean Façade Hides Dirty Cash

Across Borders ¦ Germany’s Money-Laundering Problem: How a Clean Façade Hides Dirty Cash

Why Germany attracts illicit money Germany’s political stability, large economy and cultural preference for cash...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "cross‑border coordination"

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

Supervisory Convergence 2024: What AML/CFT Practitioners Need to Know The European Banking Authority’s 2024 supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "crowdfunding"

Across Borders ¦ German Money for Terror: How Extremist Groups Raise, Move, and Hide Funds

Across Borders ¦ German Money for Terror: How Extremist Groups Raise, Move, and Hide Funds

Why Prosecuting Terror Financing in Germany Is So Hard – and What to Do About...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "crowdfunding abuse"

New Trends in Terrorist Financing: Fragmentation, Digital Channels and the Role of Gatekeepers

New Trends in Terrorist Financing: Fragmentation, Digital Channels and the Role of Gatekeepers

FIU Warnings: Digitalized, Fragmented Methods Intensify Risk Recent months have reinforced that terrorist financing is...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "crypto sanctions"

EC ¦ EU adopts 19th Package of Sanctions against Russia

EC ¦ EU adopts 19th Package of Sanctions against Russia

EU’s 19th Sanctions Package Tightens the Noose on Russia’s Energy, Financial and Evasion Networks The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "crypto supervision"

EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA report sharpens focus on crypto AML/CFT risks — what supervisors and market players must...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "cryptocurrency"

Across Borders ¦ German Money for Terror: How Extremist Groups Raise, Move, and Hide Funds

Across Borders ¦ German Money for Terror: How Extremist Groups Raise, Move, and Hide Funds

Why Prosecuting Terror Financing in Germany Is So Hard – and What to Do About...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "crypto‑asset supervision"

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

Supervisory Convergence 2024: What AML/CFT Practitioners Need to Know The European Banking Authority’s 2024 supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "customer due diligence"

EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA’s advice lays groundwork for a harmonised, risk-based EU AML/CFT regime and a smooth launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 16

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 16

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 16 – 2025 Overview of key developments and supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "data‑driven supervision"

AMLA’s Moment: How Europe’s New Centralized Supervisor Will Redraw the AML/CFT Map

AMLA’s Moment: How Europe’s New Centralized Supervisor Will Redraw the AML/CFT Map

A new chapter in European financial-crime supervision is opening The European Anti‑Money Laundering Authority (AMLA),...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "direct supervision"

AMLA’s Moment: How Europe’s New Centralized Supervisor Will Redraw the AML/CFT Map

AMLA’s Moment: How Europe’s New Centralized Supervisor Will Redraw the AML/CFT Map

A new chapter in European financial-crime supervision is opening The European Anti‑Money Laundering Authority (AMLA),...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "e-CTFSL"

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the European Union ¦ Restrictive measures (Sanctions) - Update of the EU Best...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "effectiveness"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on the RBA in Financial Crime Risk Management

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on the RBA in Financial Crime Risk Management

The Wolfsberg Group: Statement on the Risk-Based Approach in Financial Crime Risk Management The Wolfsberg...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Demonstrating Effectiveness

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Statement on Demonstrating Effectiveness

The Wolfsberg Group: Statement on Demonstrating Effectiveness in AML/CTF Programs The Wolfsberg Group, a leading...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "encrypted communications"

Across Borders ¦ Balkan Cartels, Crypto Phones and Global Supply Chains

Across Borders ¦ Balkan Cartels, Crypto Phones and Global Supply Chains

How Organized Crime Turned Cocaine into a Corporate-Scale Business Encrypted phones, private militias, maritime logistics...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "evidence gathering"

 OECD ¦ Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual

OECD ¦ Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual

Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual: Key Elements and Considerations As tax crimes and associated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "exemptions and derogations"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 2 Law and Guidance

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 2 Law and Guidance

EU Sanctions Law and Guidance: What Compliance Teams Need to Know EU sanctions are a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "export controls"

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

EP ¦ Dual-Use Export Controls as Tools of EU Economic Security

From coordination to a proactive EU approach The European Union’s system for controlling dual-use exports...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions: Practical steps for SMEs to build effective compliance and due diligence Why sanctions...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "financial crime prevention"

How Santa Claus Can Help Prevent Financial Crime

How Santa Claus Can Help Prevent Financial Crime

Santa Claus’s Practices That Model Strong Financial Safeguards Santa Claus runs an immense, intricately organized...

By Santa Claus, on

In "financial intelligence"

Across Borders ¦ Germany’s Money-Laundering Problem: How a Clean Façade Hides Dirty Cash

Across Borders ¦ Germany’s Money-Laundering Problem: How a Clean Façade Hides Dirty Cash

Why Germany attracts illicit money Germany’s political stability, large economy and cultural preference for cash...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

MONEYVAL’s 2024 Year in Review: From the close of the 5th round to the launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "financial stability risks"

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

New Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Strengthens AML/CFT Cooperation Between AMLA and the ESAs The Multilateral...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "fragmented transfers"

New Trends in Terrorist Financing: Fragmentation, Digital Channels and the Role of Gatekeepers

New Trends in Terrorist Financing: Fragmentation, Digital Channels and the Role of Gatekeepers

FIU Warnings: Digitalized, Fragmented Methods Intensify Risk Recent months have reinforced that terrorist financing is...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "goAML"

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

FAQ to Applying International Financial Sanctions: Key Duties, Reporting and Operational Expectations This article explains...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "group information‑sharing"

EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA’s advice lays groundwork for a harmonised, risk-based EU AML/CFT regime and a smooth launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "hawala"

Across Borders ¦ German Money for Terror: How Extremist Groups Raise, Move, and Hide Funds

Across Borders ¦ German Money for Terror: How Extremist Groups Raise, Move, and Hide Funds

Why Prosecuting Terror Financing in Germany Is So Hard – and What to Do About...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "identification"

AED ¦ New Circular No. 792 ter strengthens customer identification rules for AML/CFT compliance in Luxembourg

AED ¦ New Circular No. 792 ter strengthens customer identification rules for AML/CFT compliance in Luxembourg

Circular No. 792 ter enhances customer identification and verification requirements for AML/CFT compliance among AED-Supervised...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "increased monitoring removal"

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 22-24 October 2025

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 22-24 October 2025

FATF Plenary Sets New Pace on Asset Recovery and AI Risks, Removes Four African Countries...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "information exchange"

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

AMLA/ESAs ¦ Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Exchange of Information

New Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Strengthens AML/CFT Cooperation Between AMLA and the ESAs The Multilateral...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 AMLA/ECB ¦ AMLA and ECB sign Agreement on Cooperation

AMLA/ECB ¦ AMLA and ECB sign Agreement on Cooperation

AMLA and ECB Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on AML/CFT Supervision The memorandum of understanding...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "innovative compliance products"

EBA ¦ Opinion and Report on ML and TF risks affecting the EU’s financial sector

EBA ¦ Opinion and Report on ML and TF risks affecting the EU’s financial sector

Opinion (EBA/Op/2025/10) and Report (EBA/REP/2025/22) of the European Banking Authority on money laundering and terrorist...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers

EBA ¦ Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Collective Investment Schemes and Fund Managers: Insights from...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "international exchange of information"

 OECD ¦ Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual

OECD ¦ Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual

Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual: Key Elements and Considerations As tax crimes and associated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "inter‑agency co‑operation"

 OECD ¦ Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual

OECD ¦ Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual

Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual: Key Elements and Considerations As tax crimes and associated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Across Borders ¦ German Money for Terror: How Extremist Groups Raise, Move, and Hide Funds

Across Borders ¦ German Money for Terror: How Extremist Groups Raise, Move, and Hide Funds

Why Prosecuting Terror Financing in Germany Is So Hard – and What to Do About...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "management information systems (MIS)"

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

Supervisory Convergence 2024: What AML/CFT Practitioners Need to Know The European Banking Authority’s 2024 supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "maritime trafficking"

Across Borders ¦ Balkan Cartels, Crypto Phones and Global Supply Chains

Across Borders ¦ Balkan Cartels, Crypto Phones and Global Supply Chains

How Organized Crime Turned Cocaine into a Corporate-Scale Business Encrypted phones, private militias, maritime logistics...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "memorandum of understanding"

 AMLA/ECB ¦ AMLA and ECB sign Agreement on Cooperation

AMLA/ECB ¦ AMLA and ECB sign Agreement on Cooperation

AMLA and ECB Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on AML/CFT Supervision The memorandum of understanding...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "money laundering"

 CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1 (Update)

CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1 (Update)

Penal Code Reform Expands the Scope of Money Laundering Offenses The Law of 12 December...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Across Borders ¦ Germany’s Money-Laundering Problem: How a Clean Façade Hides Dirty Cash

Across Borders ¦ Germany’s Money-Laundering Problem: How a Clean Façade Hides Dirty Cash

Why Germany attracts illicit money Germany’s political stability, large economy and cultural preference for cash...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1

CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1

Broadening Luxembourg’s Money‑Laundering Offence to Strengthen Legal Clarity and FATF Compliance The Projet de loi...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "mutual evaluations"

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 22-24 October 2025

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 22-24 October 2025

FATF Plenary Sets New Pace on Asset Recovery and AI Risks, Removes Four African Countries...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "name screening"

CSSF ¦ Annual Report 2024: Financial Crime

CSSF ¦ Annual Report 2024: Financial Crime

Financial Crime 2024: CSSF’s Supervision, Findings and Regulatory Developments The CSSF continued to apply a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "national competent authority"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 2 Law and Guidance

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 2 Law and Guidance

EU Sanctions Law and Guidance: What Compliance Teams Need to Know EU sanctions are a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "off-ramps"

BIS ¦ Bulletin No 111: An Approach to AML Compliance for Cryptoassets

BIS ¦ Bulletin No 111: An Approach to AML Compliance for Cryptoassets

An approach to AML compliance for cryptoassets: using blockchain provenance to close the off-ramp gap...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "online"

 Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Report: How Terrorist Actors Misuse New Technologies — Patterns, Risks and Responses Why terrorists adopt...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "on‑chain analytics"

New Trends in Terrorist Financing: Fragmentation, Digital Channels and the Role of Gatekeepers

New Trends in Terrorist Financing: Fragmentation, Digital Channels and the Role of Gatekeepers

FIU Warnings: Digitalized, Fragmented Methods Intensify Risk Recent months have reinforced that terrorist financing is...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "on‑chain monitoring"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers

Why stablecoins change — and don’t change — how banks manage AML/CFT, sanctions and operational...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "pecuniary sanctions"

EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA’s advice lays groundwork for a harmonised, risk-based EU AML/CFT regime and a smooth launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "predicate offences"

 CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1 (Update)

CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1 (Update)

Penal Code Reform Expands the Scope of Money Laundering Offenses The Law of 12 December...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1

CHD ¦ Reforming Article 506‑1

Broadening Luxembourg’s Money‑Laundering Offence to Strengthen Legal Clarity and FATF Compliance The Projet de loi...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "provenance tracking"

BIS ¦ Bulletin No 111: An Approach to AML Compliance for Cryptoassets

BIS ¦ Bulletin No 111: An Approach to AML Compliance for Cryptoassets

An approach to AML compliance for cryptoassets: using blockchain provenance to close the off-ramp gap...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "radicalisation"

 Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Report: How Terrorist Actors Misuse New Technologies — Patterns, Risks and Responses Why terrorists adopt...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "red flags"

New Trends in Terrorist Financing: Fragmentation, Digital Channels and the Role of Gatekeepers

New Trends in Terrorist Financing: Fragmentation, Digital Channels and the Role of Gatekeepers

FIU Warnings: Digitalized, Fragmented Methods Intensify Risk Recent months have reinforced that terrorist financing is...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "regulatory arbitrage"

EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA ¦ Supervisors should learn from recent Cases to prevent Financial Crime in Crypto Firms

EBA report sharpens focus on crypto AML/CFT risks — what supervisors and market players must...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "reporting obligations"

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

FAQ to Applying International Financial Sanctions: Key Duties, Reporting and Operational Expectations This article explains...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "residual risk scoring"

EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA ¦ EBA Response to the European Commission's Call for Advice on six AMLA Mandates

EBA’s advice lays groundwork for a harmonised, risk-based EU AML/CFT regime and a smooth launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "restricted‑party screening"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions: Practical steps for SMEs to build effective compliance and due diligence Why sanctions...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "restrictive measures"

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

CSSF ¦ FAQ regarding International Financial Sanctions (updated 30 Sept 2025)

FAQ to Applying International Financial Sanctions: Key Duties, Reporting and Operational Expectations This article explains...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

Council of the EU ¦ Iran Sanctions Snapback: Council reimposes Restrictive Measures

EU Snapback on Iran: Immediate Financial Crime Implications and Controls The EU’s 29 September 2025...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The ‘Best Efforts’ Rule under sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The ‘Best Efforts’ Rule under sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus

Understanding the EU’s ‘Best Efforts’ Obligation in Sanctions Compliance: What Businesses Need to Know Since...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 18th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The EU...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Service ¦ EU Sanctions Helpdesk

Service ¦ EU Sanctions Helpdesk

The EU Sanctions Helpdesk supports European operators in complying with restrictive measures The EU Sanctions...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 17th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 17th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 17th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 16th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 16th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 16th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 15th Package of Economic and Individual Measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 15th Package of Economic and Individual Measures against Russia

EU’s 15th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Guidelines to ensure the Implementation of Union and National Restrictive Measures

EBA ¦ Guidelines to ensure the Implementation of Union and National Restrictive Measures

EBA Guidelines on Internal Policies, Procedures and Controls to Ensure the Implementation of Union and...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
MoF ¦ Guidelines

MoF ¦ Guidelines "Implementation of financial restrictive measures (sanctions) against third countries, entities or individuals"

Ministère des Finances (MoF) ¦ Guidelines relating to the implementation of financial restrictive measures (sanctions)...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
MoF ¦ Guidelines

MoF ¦ Guidelines "Implementation of financial sanctions against certain persons, entities, bodies and groups within the framework of CTF"

Ministère des Finances (MoF) ¦ Guidelines relating to the implementation of financial sanctions against certain...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the European Union ¦ Restrictive measures (Sanctions) - Update of the EU Best...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update The “Sanctions Guidelines – update”, dated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 14th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 14th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 14th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "sanctions"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The ‘Best Efforts’ Rule under sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The ‘Best Efforts’ Rule under sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus

Understanding the EU’s ‘Best Efforts’ Obligation in Sanctions Compliance: What Businesses Need to Know Since...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 18th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The EU...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Service ¦ EU Sanctions Helpdesk

Service ¦ EU Sanctions Helpdesk

The EU Sanctions Helpdesk supports European operators in complying with restrictive measures The EU Sanctions...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 17th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 17th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 17th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 16th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 16th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 16th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 15th Package of Economic and Individual Measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 15th Package of Economic and Individual Measures against Russia

EU’s 15th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
EBA ¦ Guidelines to ensure the Implementation of Union and National Restrictive Measures

EBA ¦ Guidelines to ensure the Implementation of Union and National Restrictive Measures

EBA Guidelines on Internal Policies, Procedures and Controls to Ensure the Implementation of Union and...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
MoF ¦ Guidelines

MoF ¦ Guidelines "Implementation of financial restrictive measures (sanctions) against third countries, entities or individuals"

Ministère des Finances (MoF) ¦ Guidelines relating to the implementation of financial restrictive measures (sanctions)...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
MoF ¦ Guidelines

MoF ¦ Guidelines "Implementation of financial sanctions against certain persons, entities, bodies and groups within the framework of CTF"

Ministère des Finances (MoF) ¦ Guidelines relating to the implementation of financial sanctions against certain...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions - Update of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation

Council of the European Union ¦ Restrictive measures (Sanctions) - Update of the EU Best...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update

Council of the EU ¦ Sanctions Guidelines – update The “Sanctions Guidelines – update”, dated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 14th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 14th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 14th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "sanctions compliance"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 2 Law and Guidance

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 2 Law and Guidance

EU Sanctions Law and Guidance: What Compliance Teams Need to Know EU sanctions are a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "sanctions due diligence"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 4 Compliance and Due Diligence

EU Sanctions: Practical steps for SMEs to build effective compliance and due diligence Why sanctions...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "sanctions guidance"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 2 Law and Guidance

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The First Four Training Modules - Module 2 Law and Guidance

EU Sanctions Law and Guidance: What Compliance Teams Need to Know EU sanctions are a...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "sanctions package against Russia"

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 18th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The EU...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 17th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 17th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 17th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 16th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 16th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 16th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 15th Package of Economic and Individual Measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 15th Package of Economic and Individual Measures against Russia

EU’s 15th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 14th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

Council of the EU ¦ EU adopts 14th package of economic and individual measures against Russia

EU’s 14th Russia Sanctions Package: What Financial Crime Teams Need to Know Now The European...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "sectoral differentiation"

AMLA’s Moment: How Europe’s New Centralized Supervisor Will Redraw the AML/CFT Map

AMLA’s Moment: How Europe’s New Centralized Supervisor Will Redraw the AML/CFT Map

A new chapter in European financial-crime supervision is opening The European Anti‑Money Laundering Authority (AMLA),...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "service"

Service ¦ EU Sanctions Helpdesk

Service ¦ EU Sanctions Helpdesk

The EU Sanctions Helpdesk supports European operators in complying with restrictive measures The EU Sanctions...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "settlement and reserve accounts"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers

Why stablecoins change — and don’t change — how banks manage AML/CFT, sanctions and operational...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "sextortion"

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

FATF ¦ Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation

Tackling Online Child Sexual Exploitation: Financial Indicators, Investigations, and Disruption Strategies Online Child Sexual Exploitation...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "shadow fleet"

EC ¦ EU adopts 19th Package of Sanctions against Russia

EC ¦ EU adopts 19th Package of Sanctions against Russia

EU’s 19th Sanctions Package Tightens the Noose on Russia’s Energy, Financial and Evasion Networks The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "stablecoins"

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers

The Wolfsberg Group ¦ Guidance on the Provision of Banking Services to Fiat-backed Stablecoin Issuers

Why stablecoins change — and don’t change — how banks manage AML/CFT, sanctions and operational...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
BIS ¦ Bulletin No 111: An Approach to AML Compliance for Cryptoassets

BIS ¦ Bulletin No 111: An Approach to AML Compliance for Cryptoassets

An approach to AML compliance for cryptoassets: using blockchain provenance to close the off-ramp gap...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

FATF ¦ Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on VAs and VASPs

Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "supervisory colleges"

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

EBA ¦ Report on Supervisory Convergence 2024

Supervisory Convergence 2024: What AML/CFT Practitioners Need to Know The European Banking Authority’s 2024 supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "supply chain integrity"

How Santa Claus Can Help Prevent Financial Crime

How Santa Claus Can Help Prevent Financial Crime

Santa Claus’s Practices That Model Strong Financial Safeguards Santa Claus runs an immense, intricately organized...

By Santa Claus, on

In "targeted financial sanctions (TFS)"

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

CoE ¦ MONEYVAL Annual Report 2024

MONEYVAL’s 2024 Year in Review: From the close of the 5th round to the launch...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "tax crime manual"

 OECD ¦ Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual

OECD ¦ Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual

Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual: Key Elements and Considerations As tax crimes and associated...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "technology misuse"

 Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Report: How Terrorist Actors Misuse New Technologies — Patterns, Risks and Responses Why terrorists adopt...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "terrorism"

 Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Report: How Terrorist Actors Misuse New Technologies — Patterns, Risks and Responses Why terrorists adopt...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "terrorism financing"

Across Borders ¦ German Money for Terror: How Extremist Groups Raise, Move, and Hide Funds

Across Borders ¦ German Money for Terror: How Extremist Groups Raise, Move, and Hide Funds

Why Prosecuting Terror Financing in Germany Is So Hard – and What to Do About...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "transaction bans"

EC ¦ EU adopts 19th Package of Sanctions against Russia

EC ¦ EU adopts 19th Package of Sanctions against Russia

EU’s 19th Sanctions Package Tightens the Noose on Russia’s Energy, Financial and Evasion Networks The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "transaction monitoring"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 16

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 16

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 16 – 2025 Overview of key developments and supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "verification"

AED ¦ New Circular No. 792 ter strengthens customer identification rules for AML/CFT compliance in Luxembourg

AED ¦ New Circular No. 792 ter strengthens customer identification rules for AML/CFT compliance in Luxembourg

Circular No. 792 ter enhances customer identification and verification requirements for AML/CFT compliance among AED-Supervised...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "virtual asset service providers (VASPs)"

New Trends in Terrorist Financing: Fragmentation, Digital Channels and the Role of Gatekeepers

New Trends in Terrorist Financing: Fragmentation, Digital Channels and the Role of Gatekeepers

FIU Warnings: Digitalized, Fragmented Methods Intensify Risk Recent months have reinforced that terrorist financing is...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "virtual assets"

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 16

EBA ¦ AML/CFT Newsletter - Issue 16

Key Updates from EBA Newsletter Issue 16 – 2025 Overview of key developments and supervisory...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
 Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Council of Europe ¦ Report on the Emerging Patterns of Misuse of Technology by Terrorist Actors

Report: How Terrorist Actors Misuse New Technologies — Patterns, Risks and Responses Why terrorists adopt...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on

In "‘Best Efforts’ Rule"

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The ‘Best Efforts’ Rule under sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus

EU Sanctions Helpdesk ¦ The ‘Best Efforts’ Rule under sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus

Understanding the EU’s ‘Best Efforts’ Obligation in Sanctions Compliance: What Businesses Need to Know Since...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on