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Dear readers, with the implementation of the EU’s AMLA anti-money laundering regime approaching rapidly next year, this new issue of our Infobrief newsletter once again brings you the most important and interesting news from the world of money laundering and terrorist financing. We also would like to draw your attention to a special episode of the Integrity Insights podcast, which covers the fundamentals of background checks and due diligence investigations. In this episode, you will learn how Integrity Due Diligence operates in real-life investigation scenarios, why clients turn to external investigators and how risks are identified, assessed and communicated. We hope you enjoy reading the newsletter! Your ALL AML team  ...

Dear readers, it is time for another edition of the ALL AML Infobrief, in which we share the latest news from the world of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. Germany has intensified its fight against organised crime, and BaFin has highlighted elevated AML/CFT risks in payments, crypto assets and sanctions evasion. New reporting rules have been introduced for suspicious activity reports, and an updated list of high-risk countries has been published. At the EU level, the AMLA has set out its strategic priorities for the period 2026–2028, and has opened several consultations on AML/CFT standards. The broader international context is covered too, with updates on FATF and US risk assessments, new EU sanctions and...

Meet us at FIBE Berlin!Next week, ALL AML and Berlin Risk Advisors will be attending FIBE Berlin, one of Europe’s leading events for the fintech, compliance, and financial services community.We look forward to connecting with professionals from across the AML/CFT, compliance, fintech, and financial crime prevention ecosystem. If you are attending the conference, make sure to stop by our stand to learn more about how we support financial institutions and fintech companies with integrity due diligence, investigative research, and risk advisory services.You can also join our Speaker Talk, where our Managing Partner Jennifer Hanley-Giersch and Filip Brokes will discuss:• How artificial intelligence is transforming OSINT and due...

Dear readers, we are pleased to present the December 2025 edition of the ALL AML Infobrief, keeping you informed on the key developments shaping the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing landscape. This month’s edition focuses heavily on the new Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) that will require significant data preparation from obliged entities in 2026. We also cover major geopolitical shifts, including the EU’s decision to add Russia to its high-risk third-country list.  The Infobrief also includes many case studies as well as links to various media sources including a link to our latest Podcast on Integrity Insights. We hope you enjoy reading this and wish you a wonderful Christmas season. Best regards,...

Join us for an exciting webinar on “Disrupting terror financing through KYT” on 10 September! Learn about how the fight against terrorist financing is evolving using cutting-edge crypto compliance tools by joining the ACAMS Germany Chapter’s upcoming webinar: Crypto Under Fire: Disrupting Terror Financing Through KYT, taking place on 10 September 2025 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm (online). 🔍 Hear from industry experts including Snir Levi, Managing Director at Nominis, and Dr. Hans Jakob Karl Schindler, Senior Director of the Counter Extremism Project (CEP). These thought leaders will share their insights and experiences on how Know Your Transaction (KYT) can be leveraged to combat illicit activities. The event will be moderated by...

As the AMLA, the new European authority for anti-money laundering, began its work in Frankfurt, the EU updated its list of high-risk third countries with strategic deficiencies (for the first time since December 2023). Not only did the FATF follow suit shortly afterwards with an update of its own list, but it also published a comprehensive report on the risks of terrorist financing, emphasising the need for enhanced risk assessments, cross-border cooperation, and the regulation of emerging sectors such as virtual assets.The latest edition of the ALL AML Infobrief provides insights into a number of regulatory developments that have taken place over the course of the summer. Comprehensive reports on the state of AML-CFT compliance...

On 1 July 2025, the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) with over 400 employees officially began carrying out its duties from its offices in Frankfurt am Main. AMLA is responsible for closing regulatory gaps and enhancing the integrity of the European financial market. In this role it will coordinate national authorities to ensure the correct and consistent application of EU rules. Over 400 AMLA employees are based in the Frankfurt Messe Tower. The establishment of the agency is a key step towards harmonising and strengthening the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing across the EU. We congratulate the AMLA team on reaching this important milestone and wish them continued success as they move forward!

We are excited to announce an upcoming event for compliance and crypto professionals in Berlin: On 3 July 2025, the ACAMS Germany Chapter will host “Understanding Blockchains and the Tracing of Crypto-Assets”. This free event will focus on the latest developments in the detection and tracing of illicit activities, involving crypto-assets, offering practical tools and insights for navigating AML/CFT risks in the blockchain space. Key highlights: - Expert talks with guest speaker Mauro Lorenzo Halve (Head of Compliance at Amdax) and Jennifer Hanley-Giersch (Regulatory Director at the ACAMS Germany Chapter) - Discussion on the evolving role of obliged entities and the future of public-private partnerships in financial crime...

This edition summarises important news from the world of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing. BaFin has published its annual report for 2024 and slightly revised its AML/CFT Guidance again. At the EU level, consultations on new anti-money laundering directives have been launched, and the AMLA has presented its supervisory strategy.  We also cover international enforcement cases, examine the current sanctions landscape, and discuss the role of cryptocurrencies in financing terrorism and organised crime.  We hope you enjoy reading this issue and wish you a pleasant summer! Edition 15 – June 2025  

We’re headed to FIBE Berlin 2025! We’re proud to announce that Jennifer Hanley-Giersch, Managing Partner/Co-Founder at Berlin Risk Advisors and ALL AML GmbH, will be speaking at FIBE Berlin as part of the panel: “Evolving Regulation – Opportunities for FinTechs: Deep Dive into Anti-Financial Crime” on 26 March 2025at Berlin Congress Center (bcc) Other speakers on the panel are Susanne Chishti, Founder & Chair at FINTECH Circle, Francesco Cometa, Senior Officer at European Investment Bank (EIB) and Aiga Senftleben, Co-Founder at Billie Onsite. In a time when regulators are moving fast and financial crime threats are becoming more sophisticated, Jennifer will join fellow experts to explore how FinTechs can transform compliance...