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The June 2026 FATF Plenary marked a significant session in the global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) calendar. Held from 17–19 June 2026, it was the final plenary under the current FATF presidency and focused on strengthening global financial integrity, refining international standards, and updating the list o...

One of the biggest threats facing gaming operators today is synthetic identity fraud. Unlike traditional identity theft, synthetic identity fraud involves creating a completely new identity using a combination of real and fabricated information. These identities often pass basic verification checks, making them difficult to detect during onboarding.

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By NameScan · Updated April 2026 · 6 min read

If your business operates anywhere in the European Union, knowing who you are actually doing business with is now a legal requirement, not a best practice. Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) screening sits at the core of EU anti-money laundering law, and the penalties for getting it wrong have real teeth.

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Politically exposed persons have long been a focus of AML compliance programmes in the banking sector. Under Australia’s expanded AML/CTF regime, PEP screening Tranche 2 Australia obligations will apply to a much wider range of businesses from 1 July 2026 — including real estate agents, accountants, lawyers, and trust and company service providers. For many of these...