The Sanctions Monitoring Board’s new guidance on Article 32 of the NIA makes it clear that AML/CFT controls alone won’t meet sanctions requirements. Here are the key points Operators need to know, from the enterprise-wide Sanctions Risk Assessment and the 50% ownership and control tests to screening, ongoing monitoring, and freezing and reporting duties.
ARQ Group hosted Integra International’s EMEIA Regional Chapter Conference in Malta, under the theme ‘The Power of Small.’ The programme covered Europe’s new AML reform, partner succession planning, and panels on investment, regulation, geopolitics and ESG.
ARQ Group has announced the appointment of Dr Vanessa Borg as Chief Communications Officer of Integra International, the global association of independent accounting, legal and business advisory firms. Dr Borg, who also serves as Chief Operating Officer at ARQ Group, will lead strategic communications across the network with a focus on stakeholder engagement and global visibility. The appointment underscores ARQ Group’s active role within the Integra International network and its commitment to international collaboration.
Stay informed on the MFSA’s 2025 amendments to the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners). Learn about new trustee obligations, beneficial ownership reporting, and compliance requirements.
The European Banking Authority’s latest report highlights the rapid growth of FinTech, RegTech and crypto assets – and the vulnerabilities emerging as compliance frameworks struggle to match this momentum.
The European Banking Authority’s latest report highlights the rapid growth of FinTech, RegTech and crypto assets – and the vulnerabilities emerging as compliance frameworks struggle to match this momentum.
