In this second part of our year-in-review series, Elliot Berman and John Byrne examine the major developments from July to December 2025. From Treasury’s delay of the investment advisor rule and the adoption of the GENIUS Act to the staggering $2 billion in crypto theft, the conversation covers critical shifts in financial crime prevention. They discuss staffing cuts at the State Department, EU fintech risk assessments, FATF’s new national risk assessment toolkit, and the humanitarian toll of sanctions. Other highlights include AMLA’s growing role in EU crypto oversight, AUSTRAC’s crackdown on casino compliance, and global enforcement trends. Plus, insights on OCC’s testimony signaling regulatory priorities for 2026 and FATF’s report on combating online child exploitation. Stay informed as we close out a turbulent year in compliance.
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In this second part of our year-in-review series, Elliot Berman and John Byrne examine the major developments from July to December 2025. From Treasury’s delay of the investment advisor rule and the adoption of the GENIUS Act to the staggering $2 billion in crypto theft, the conversation covers critical shifts in financial crime prevention. They discuss staffing cuts at the State Department, EU fintech risk assessments, FATF’s new national risk assessment toolkit, and the humanitarian toll of sanctions. Other highlights include AMLA’s growing role in EU crypto oversight, AUSTRAC’s crackdown on casino compliance, and global enforcement trends. Plus, insights on OCC’s testimony signaling regulatory priorities for 2026 and FATF’s report on combating online child exploitation. Stay informed as we close out a turbulent year in compliance.
Global Anti-Corruption Efforts, the Basel AML Index, and U.S. Policy Shifts
AML Conversations
17 minutes 53 seconds
3 weeks ago
Global Anti-Corruption Efforts, the Basel AML Index, and U.S. Policy Shifts
In this episode of This Week in AML, Elliot Berman and John Byrne dive into International Anti-Corruption Day and explore contrasting approaches to corruption and financial crime across the globe. From the UK’s ambitious anti-corruption strategy and new FCA tools to the Basel AML Index findings, AUSTRAC’s compliance updates, and EU fraud crackdowns, the discussion highlights global trends and challenges. The hosts also examine recent U.S. developments, including OCC guidance on crypto transactions and the newly released National Security Strategy, offering a perspective on what these changes mean for compliance professionals.
AML Conversations
In this second part of our year-in-review series, Elliot Berman and John Byrne examine the major developments from July to December 2025. From Treasury’s delay of the investment advisor rule and the adoption of the GENIUS Act to the staggering $2 billion in crypto theft, the conversation covers critical shifts in financial crime prevention. They discuss staffing cuts at the State Department, EU fintech risk assessments, FATF’s new national risk assessment toolkit, and the humanitarian toll of sanctions. Other highlights include AMLA’s growing role in EU crypto oversight, AUSTRAC’s crackdown on casino compliance, and global enforcement trends. Plus, insights on OCC’s testimony signaling regulatory priorities for 2026 and FATF’s report on combating online child exploitation. Stay informed as we close out a turbulent year in compliance.
