AML Compliance

EBA Policy Research Workshop Call for Papers

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a call for papers for its 2026 Policy Research Workshop, focusing on efficient and proportionate regulation for a competitive financial sector. Researchers are invited to submit papers by June 19, 2026.

EBA MREL Impact Assessment Report

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its second report assessing the Minimum Requirement for Own Funds and Eligible Liabilities (MREL) framework. The report indicates that EU banks have successfully built MREL resources and met final targets, though smaller banks continue to face structural challenges.

OCC Meeting Summary with Stripe

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has published a summary of a meeting held with Stripe on March 23, 2026. The document details discussions held between OCC officials and Stripe representatives regarding various topics relevant to the financial services industry.

OCC Meeting Summary with BlackRock

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has published a summary of a meeting held on March 18, 2026, with BlackRock. This notice provides a record of the discussion topics between the OCC and representatives from the asset management firm.

Nashoba Valley Viticultural Area Established

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has established the Nashoba Valley Viticultural Area. This rule defines a specific geographic region for the cultivation of grapes and the production of wine, impacting agricultural producers and wineries within the designated area.

Proposed Champlain Valley of Vermont Viticultural Area

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has proposed establishing a new viticultural area, the Champlain Valley of Vermont. This proposal defines a specific geographic region for wine production, which may impact labeling and marketing for wineries in the area.

Establishment of the Nine Lakes of East Tennessee Viticultural Area

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has established the Nine Lakes of East Tennessee Viticultural Area. This final rule defines a new geographical designation for wine production, impacting labeling and origin claims for wines from this region.

Basel III Monitoring Report on Capital Requirements and Risks

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has released its Basel III monitoring report based on end-June 2025 data. The report, dated March 24, 2026, details the impact of the Basel III framework, including the finalisation of reforms from December 2017 and the market risk framework from January 2019. It includes interactive dashboards for various risk types.

Currency Chest Operations on March 31, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has directed all Currency Chest (CC) holding banks to keep their currency chests open on March 31, 2026, a public holiday, to facilitate accounting for government transactions within the fiscal year. This measure ensures that necessary operations can be conducted to support branches dealing with government receipts and payments.

RBI Amendment to Rural Co-operative Banks Financial Statement Disclosures

The Reserve Bank of India has issued second amendment directions for rural co-operative banks regarding financial statement disclosures. These amendments modify the requirements for disclosing payments of DICGC insurance premiums, effective April 1, 2026.

RBI Amends Urban Co-operative Bank Financial Statement Directions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended the financial statement presentation and disclosure directions for urban co-operative banks. These amendments, effective April 1, 2026, require specific disclosures regarding the payment of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) insurance premiums.

RBI Amendment Directions for Rural Banks Financial Statements

The Reserve Bank of India has issued second amendment directions for Regional Rural Banks' financial statements. These amendments modify the disclosure requirements regarding the payment of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) insurance premiums, effective April 1, 2026.

RBI Local Area Banks Financial Statements Amendment Directions

The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Local Area Banks Financial Statements Amendment Directions, 2026. These amendments modify the disclosure requirements for Local Area Banks regarding the payment of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) insurance premiums.

FIAU Malta Signs MoU with ASAE Portugal

The FIAU Malta has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Portugal's ASAE to enhance cooperation on monitoring cash payment restrictions. This agreement facilitates information exchange and joint training to improve enforcement of EU regulations.

AMLA Data Collection Exercise for Financial Sector

The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has launched a data collection and testing exercise for the financial sector to develop and calibrate its risk assessment models. Selected entities were notified and must submit their reporting package by April 22, 2026.

MONEYVAL Report on Money Laundering Risks from Conflict Proceeds

The FIAU Malta has published a MONEYVAL report detailing risks and trends associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing derived from conflict proceeds. The report identifies vulnerabilities in financial systems exploited by criminals using complex schemes and highlights the need for enhanced international cooperation.

FATF Report on Offshore Virtual Asset Service Provider Risks

The FATF has published a report detailing the risks associated with offshore virtual asset service providers (oVASPs) and methods to mitigate them. The report highlights how regulatory gaps are exploited for illicit activities and provides best practices for supervision and cooperation.

FATF Report on Stablecoin and Unhosted Wallet Illicit Finance Risks

The FATF has published a report detailing illicit finance risks associated with stablecoins and unhosted wallets, particularly in peer-to-peer transactions. The report encourages countries to implement FATF Recommendation 15 and outlines good practices for mitigating these risks.

Bulgaria Strengthens AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing Measures

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Bulgaria's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Bulgaria has strengthened its measures, but further improvements are needed in specific areas to fully comply with international standards.

Montenegro AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published an evaluation of Montenegro's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Montenegro has strengthened its measures, but further improvements are needed in certain areas to fully align with international standards.

Romania AML/CFT Measures Evaluation

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Romania's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Romania has strengthened its measures, but further actions are needed to fully comply with international standards.

Georgia's Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Progress

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published a report detailing Georgia's progress in implementing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures. This evaluation assesses Georgia's adherence to international standards and identifies areas for further improvement.

North Macedonia AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published a follow-up report on North Macedonia's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that North Macedonia has made progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regime.

Poland Strengthens Measures Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Poland's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Poland has strengthened its measures, aligning with international standards.

Cyprus AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Cyprus's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Cyprus has strengthened its measures, with a particular focus on improving the effectiveness of its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. This assessment follows previous evaluations and highlights ongoing efforts to align with international standards.

Slovak Republic Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Progress Report

The FATF has published a progress report on the Slovak Republic's efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. This report assesses the country's adherence to international standards and identifies areas for improvement.

Moldova Strengthens AML/CFT Measures

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Moldova's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Moldova has made progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regime, but further improvements are needed in certain areas.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance

The General Services Administration (GSA) posted a notice indicating that the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) database was unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This notice provides links to alternative resources and contact information for the Federal Help Desk.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that the SAM.gov system is undergoing maintenance, making entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) temporarily unavailable. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the Help page for assistance.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Information Unavailable

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is notifying users that information regarding entity exclusions and debarments on SAM.gov is temporarily unavailable due to website maintenance. The page provides links to search, the homepage, and help resources.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that the SAM.gov system experienced maintenance on March 24th, during which entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) were unavailable. The page itself is now a 404 error, indicating the content is not accessible.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance

The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) experienced a temporary outage, making entity exclusion data unavailable. The GSA has provided links to search, the homepage, and help resources for users affected by the downtime.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Maintenance and FAR Overhaul

The General Services Administration (GSA) has indicated that the SAM.gov entity exclusions page is undergoing maintenance and that changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) will impact entity exclusions. The provided URL leads to a 'Page Not Found' error, suggesting an issue with accessing current exclusion information.

Speech by President António Costa at the University of Porto

President António Costa delivered a speech at the University of Porto's anniversary, reflecting on Portugal's 40 years of EU membership and the university's role in national development. The speech highlighted the transformative impact of EU accession on Portugal's economy, society, and educational landscape.

NCUA Proposed Merger of Inland FCU and Cabrillo Credit Union

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has proposed the merger of Inland Federal Credit Union and Cabrillo Credit Union. This proposal is open for public comment, allowing stakeholders to provide input on the potential consolidation.

Inland Federal Credit Union Member Notice

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has posted a member notice from Inland Federal Credit Union on March 23. This notice is a routine communication regarding member information.

RBI Fines Pali District Central Co-operative Bank for KYC Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000 on The Pali District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd. for non-compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) directions. The bank failed to implement a system for periodic review of account risk categorisation at least every six months.

RBI Fines Kodagu District Co-operative Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh on The Kodagu District Co-operative Central Bank Limited for contravening provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The penalty was issued for sanctioning director-related loans.

RBI Fines Co-operative Bank for KYC Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh on The Mysore and Chamarajnagar District Co-operative Central Bank Limited for non-compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) directions and holding shares in a co-operative society in contravention of the Banking Regulation Act. The penalty was issued on March 20, 2026.

RBI Fines Vedvyas Finance for Governance Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹30,000 on Vedvyas Finance Private Limited for non-compliance with governance directions. The company failed to obtain prior written permission from the RBI before appointing a director, which resulted in a significant change in its management.

RBI Fines Loknete R.D. Appa Bank for Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹30,000 on Loknete R.D. Appa, Kshirsagar Sahakari Bank Ltd. for non-compliance with directions on loans to directors and for failing to furnish required information during an inspection. The penalty was issued by order dated March 11, 2026.

Monetary Policy Committee Meeting Schedule 2026-2027

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the meeting schedule for its Monetary Policy Committee for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The schedule outlines the dates for the committee's meetings throughout the year, as mandated by the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

RBI Money Market Operations Data

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published data on money market operations for March 22, 2026. This notice provides a snapshot of key financial market activities and rates as of that date.

RBI Bulletin March 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has released the March 2026 issue of its monthly Bulletin. The publication includes an article on the State of the Economy, covering GDP estimates, inflation trends, liquidity, and foreign exchange reserves.

RBI Repo Auction Results March 23, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the results of its overnight variable rate repo (VRR) auction held on March 23, 2026. A total of ₹79,256 crore was allotted at a cut-off rate of 5.26%. This notice provides details on the auction's outcome.

RBI Money Market Operations Data - March 20, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published data on money market operations for March 20, 2026. This notice provides key figures and rates related to the Indian money market for the specified date.

Irinjalakuda Town Co-operative Bank Administrator Appointment

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Shri Gopi Krishnan C R as the new Administrator for the Irinjalakuda Town Co-operative Bank Ltd., effective March 23, 2026. This appointment follows the previous administrator's resignation due to personal reasons. The bank remains under All Inclusive Directions imposed in July 2025.

Money Market Operations Data

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published data on money market operations as of March 21, 2026. The press release provides key figures related to the Indian money market, including amounts in crore rupees and rates in percent.

RBI Conducts 3-Day Variable Rate Repo Auction

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced it will conduct a 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on March 24, 2026. The auction will offer ₹1,00,000 crore and is intended to manage liquidity conditions.

RBI Fines Tanur Co-operative Bank for KYC Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000 on The Tanur Co-operative Urban Bank Limited for non-compliance with KYC directions. The bank failed to upload customer KYC records to the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR).