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Combating Financial Crime
FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 11-13 February 2026

FATF ¦ Outcomes FATF Plenary, 11-13 February 2026

FATF Plenary in Mexico City Strengthens Global Fight Against Illicit Finance The Financial Action Task...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Barreau ¦ Rapport Annuel AML/CFT 2024-2025

Barreau ¦ Rapport Annuel AML/CFT 2024-2025

Lawyers and AML/CFT in Luxembourg – Key Developments and Lessons from the 2024–2025 Annual Report...

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TI ¦ Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

TI ¦ Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

Global Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Why the World’s Integrity Deficit Is a Financial‑Crime Threat The...

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MONEYVAL ¦ Report on the Use of Virtual Assets for Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and the Evasion of Sanctions

MONEYVAL ¦ Report on the Use of Virtual Assets for Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and the Evasion of Sanctions

Practice of Using Virtual Assets and VASPs in Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Sanctions Evasion...

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AMLA ¦ AMLA Sets Strategic Priorities with 2026-28 Single Programming Document

AMLA ¦ AMLA Sets Strategic Priorities with 2026-28 Single Programming Document

AMLA’s SPD 2026–2028: building a unified, data‑driven EU response to financial crime AMLA sets out...

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LBR ¦ Luxembourg Strengthens Corporate Registers to Fight Financial Crime and Improve Data Quality

LBR ¦ Luxembourg Strengthens Corporate Registers to Fight Financial Crime and Improve Data Quality

LBR’s reform raises the bar for register reliability and compliance Luxembourg Business Registers (LBR), under...

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International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism that Leads to Terrorism: A Financial Crime Perspective

International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism that Leads to Terrorism: A Financial Crime Perspective

February 12 – International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism that Leads to Terrorism...

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CSSF ¦ Looking back on the 2026 CSSF AML/CFT Conference for Specialised PFS

CSSF ¦ Looking back on the 2026 CSSF AML/CFT Conference for Specialised PFS

A clearer threat picture, stronger supervisory tools and practical guidance for specialised professionals of the...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
AED ¦ RAIFs and AIFs in Luxembourg – AED’s January 2026 Newsletter Signals Persistent AML/CFT Shortcomings

AED ¦ RAIFs and AIFs in Luxembourg – AED’s January 2026 Newsletter Signals Persistent AML/CFT Shortcomings

Overview of the AED’s findings and why RAIFs and AIFs must improve cooperation The Registration...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
AED ¦ New Circular No. 792 quater – Luxembourg Tightens ID Rules

AED ¦ New Circular No. 792 quater – Luxembourg Tightens ID Rules

Clearer Steps for Client Identification and Ongoing Vigilance On January 26, 2026 the Directorate of...

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AMLA ¦ AMLA to Launch Data Collection Exercise to Test Risk Assessment Models for the Financial Sector

AMLA ¦ AMLA to Launch Data Collection Exercise to Test Risk Assessment Models for the Financial Sector

AMLA Begins Data Collection Exercise to Calibrate Risk Models Ahead of Direct Supervision Selection The...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
Education as a Frontline Defense Against Financial Crime

Education as a Frontline Defense Against Financial Crime

January 24 – International Day of Education Education significantly reduces financial crime by lowering victimisation,...

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EC ¦ FAQs on Provision of Services concerning Sanctions adopted following Russia’s Military Aggression against Ukraine

EC ¦ FAQs on Provision of Services concerning Sanctions adopted following Russia’s Military Aggression against Ukraine

Sanctions and Services – How Article 5n of Regulation 833/2014 Reshapes Professional Advice to Russian...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
CSSF ¦ Detect OCSE and FSEC Risks

CSSF ¦ Detect OCSE and FSEC Risks

Financial institutions’ front-line role in detecting online child sexual exploitation – lessons from CSSF Newsletter...

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EP ¦ EU Trade in Dual-Use Items with Conflict-Affected Regions

EP ¦ EU Trade in Dual-Use Items with Conflict-Affected Regions

EU Trade in Dual-Use Items with Conflict‑Affected Regions – Gaps, Risks and Practical Steps Forward...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on
CSSF ¦ Central Administration and Governance in Payment and E‑money Firms

CSSF ¦ Central Administration and Governance in Payment and E‑money Firms

What CSSF Circular 26/906 Means for AML/CFT The CSSF’s Circular 26/906 (20 January 2026) consolidates...

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