FATF, AUSTRAC, FCA on PEPs, and Stablecoins

In this episode, Elliot Berman and John Byrne dive into the latest developments in global financial crime compliance. They unpack the FATF’s new report on terrorist financing, explore upcoming U.S. legislation on cryptocurrency and stablecoins, and discuss AUSTRAC’s expanded AML/CTF regulations in Australia. The conversation also covers the FCA’s updated guidance on politically exposed persons (PEPs) and enforcement actions against digital banks like Monzo, and other issues affecting the financial crime prevention community.