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This month’s Regulatory Roundup reflects a clear shift from ambiguity to accountability across financial services, fintech, and emerging technologies.

FinScan was recognized for its ability to enable real-time customer and transaction screening across global sanctions lists, politically exposed person (PEP) databases, adverse media sources, and internal risk lists through a unified, data-driven screening framework.

Financial institutions are navigating a landscape where risks move faster, regulatory expectations increase even more, and the stakes for getting compliance wrong have never been greater.

This month’s roundup highlights the developments that will define early 2026, and the readiness steps that can’t wait.

Compliance expert Becki LaPorte examines the seismic shifts impacting the industry—from renewed global trade tensions and tariffs to the surge in real-time payments, the resurgence of blockchain activity, and AI-driven compliance tools.

As 2025 draws to a close, regulators worldwide are tightening their grip on a compliance landscape shaped by technology, financial crime, and global tensions.

This month’s regulatory updates underscore the challenges of navigating compliance amid shifting expectations. US Executive Order 14331 puts banks under scrutiny for “fair banking,” while the Tornado Cash case tests liability in digital assets.

This FinTech Global feature explores how the future of AML lies in intelligent, adaptive, and proactive solutions—from AI-driven risk models and behavioral analytics to cloud-native platforms that unify fragmented workflows.

Join FinScan, an Innovative Systems Solution and The Knoble as they discuss how financial crime professionals are uniquely positioned to protect the most vulnerable by detecting suspicious payment patterns early.

This month’s developments make one point clear: no matter the sector or jurisdiction, proactive risk management and governance are now essential for staying ahead.

In July 2025, Mexico’s top banking regulator, the CNBV, issued over 185 million pesos (about US $9.8 million) in fines to three banks for failing to prevent transactions involving US-sanctioned entities.

This whitepaper outlines practical, field-tested strategies for strengthening AML/CFT compliance practices within non-profits.