This report summarizes the key financial crime–related legal and regulatory developments expected to impact businesses over the next two years, along with links to essential resources.
2026. gada 18. marts
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In the latest edition of our Financial Crime Horizon Scanner, we analyze significant forthcoming developments across the UK, EU and US, explaining their implications for businesses and outlining practical next steps.
Key highlights include:
UK and EU
The FCA has intensified its supervisory approach to AML systems and controls, with a sharper focus on proactive oversight and remediation expectations.
Updated UK sanctions enforcement guidance provides clearer direction on compliance obligations and enforcement risk.
Recent guidance from the Serious Fraud Office signals that enforcement activity under the failure to prevent fraud offence may soon accelerate.
The EU has reached a provisional agreement on its long awaited new Directive on combating corruption, marking a major step toward stronger, harmonized EU-wide anti-corruption standards.
US
The Department of Justice has introduced its first-ever Department-wide Corporate Enforcement Policy, establishing a consistent framework for assessing corporate misconduct.
OFAC has issued sanctions relief for Syria and made further updates to its Venezuela sanctions program.
A federal court has upheld the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act, and New York State’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements have now taken effect.
Implementation of the GENIUS Act continues, alongside additional proposals for regulating digital assets.
FinCEN has released further AML guidance, while Congress considers broader efforts to modernise the Bank Secrecy Act.
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