Malta’s 2025 Amendments to Trust Beneficial Ownership Rules: What Trustees Must Know

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued important updates to the Trusts and Trustees Act

BIGTXN and Polixis Announce Collaboration to Enhance Sanctions and Securities Data Capabilities

BIGTXN GmbH and Polixis SA have entered into a collaboration combining their respective expertise in securities data and sanctions intelligence.

AGA Publishes Anti-Money Laundering Best Practices Guide

AGA's guide for casinos and gaming operators seeks to strengthen compliance with U.S. anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) obligations.

U.S. Expands Export Controls to Cover Affiliates of Restricted Entities

The Interim Final Rule (IFR) expands restrictions under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to include foreign affiliates owned by entities already on U.S. watchlists.

UK Issues Starter Guide to Sanctions Compliance

On 22 September 2025, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) released a starter guide on sanctions.

Rusal/RTI v OWH: Cross-Border Enforcement of Arbitration Awards Amid Sanctions and Fraud Allegations

RTI Ltd, linked to Russian firm Rusal, refused a USD 43.5M payment to OWH over sanctions. Arbitration favored OWH, and courts enforced the award, dismissing RTI’s sanctions and fraud defenses.

Crypto Firms Under Scrutiny: OFSI Flags Sanctions Compliance Risks

In July 2025, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published a Cryptoassets Sector Threat Assessment, evaluating risks across the cryptoasset industry.

Six Years Strong at the Swiss Compliance Officers Annual Conference

Polixis joined SCOM 2025 for the sixth year, showcasing our latest AML/KYC solutions and reconnecting with industry peers.

Polixis Wins Best Sanctions and PEPs Solution at the 2025 RegTech Insight Awards Europe

Polixis wins Best Sanctions and PEPs Solution at the 2025 RegTech Insight Awards Europe, reaffirming its leadership in global compliance data.

UK Financial Expands to High Value Dealers and Art Market Participants

New OFSI rules bring High Value Dealers and Art Market Participants under UK sanctions scope. Mandatory reporting and tighter compliance are now required.

Emerging Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing Risks in UK Gambling

UK Gambling Comission’s April 2025 AML/CTF risk update for gambling operators, including AI fraud, MSB risks, crypto, crash games, and RegTech responses.

OFSI Threat Assessment: Sanctions Risks in the UK Property and Related Services Sector

OFSI’s latest assessment reveals how UK property firms may be enabling sanctions evasion, key takeaways for compliance and finance professionals.