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FIUs LACK RESOURCES AS FOCUS ON AML EFFECTIVENESS GROWS
Financial intelligence units (FIUs) may all have the same role to play under FATF guidance, notably its Recommendation 29 on FIUs, but these keystones of AML/CFT/CFP are far from equal, with resources varying greatly through government resources and policy.05 Dec 2025 -
US LEADS THE WAY IN POST-QUANTUM CRYPTOGRAPHY – BUT WILL CHANGES BE MADE IN TIME?
While quantum computers have still yet to break standard cryptography that has protected financial systems for decades, the leading authority certifying such security has said the private and public sector needs to start preparing for breaches now.31 Oct 2025 -
BRAZIL’S STEPS TO IMPROVE ITS AML/CFT
Brazil is trying to improve its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) system with stronger penalties and more supervision, but some gaps remain.11 Jun 2025 -
TÜRKIYE DAIRY PRODUCTION FALLS AS INDUSTRY STRUGGLES WITH INFLATION AND DEPRECIATING LIRA
Türkiye is one of the top 10 milk producers worldwide, according to the Turkish National Dairy Council (Ulusal Süt Konseyi - USK) but the country’s dairy sector has been impacted over the past two years by high inflation and the depreciation of the Turkish lira (1). Production is slowly rebounding, with demand driven by the country’s growing population and new export markets.27 Feb 2025 -
UKRAINE STEPS UP FIGHT AGAINST COMMERCIAL CRIME, BUT CONCERNS REMAIN
Ukrainian authorities, with the support of their European counterparts, are working to rid Ukraine of its former corrupt past – they are having mixed success. Dylan Carter reports.24 Feb 2025
