International organisations, regulatory bodies, sanctions databases, and official guidance underpinning global AML frameworks.
The Financial Action Task Force is the global standard-setting body for AML and CTF regulation. It issues the FATF Recommendations, which form the foundation of most national AML regimes worldwide, including guidance specific to virtual assets and the Travel Rule.
The IMF provides policy guidance and technical assistance to member countries on financial integrity, anti-money laundering frameworks, and financial stability.
The World Bank supports global AML/CTF capacity building and governance reforms, including financial transparency initiatives and regulatory strengthening programmes.
The OECD develops international standards on tax transparency, financial integrity, and anti-corruption frameworks that intersect with AML compliance obligations.
FinCEN is the U.S. financial intelligence unit responsible for administering and enforcing AML regulations under the Bank Secrecy Act.
The SEC regulates securities markets and enforces compliance relating to securities fraud and investor protection, including certain digital asset activities.
The CFTC oversees derivatives markets and has jurisdiction over certain cryptoasset derivatives and commodities-related enforcement.
The FCA is the UK’s primary financial regulator responsible for supervising AML compliance across financial services and cryptoasset firms.
HM Treasury oversees the UK’s financial sanctions policy framework and coordinates national AML and financial crime strategy.
VARA is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing virtual asset service providers in Dubai.
ADGM operates an independent financial services regulatory framework within Abu Dhabi, including oversight of digital assets and AML compliance.
MAS is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator, responsible for AML/CTF supervision under the Payment Services Act.
OFAC administers and enforces U.S. economic and trade sanctions, including the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List.
The UN Security Council maintains consolidated sanctions lists applicable to designated individuals and entities.
The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation maintains the official UK consolidated sanctions list.
The EU provides a consolidated list of persons, groups, and entities subject to restrictive measures.
The FATF Recommendations constitute the global AML/CTF standard applicable across financial institutions and Virtual Asset Service Providers.
Guidance on the application of FATF standards to virtual assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
FATF interpretative guidance relating to Recommendation 16 and the application of the Travel Rule to both traditional and virtual asset transfers.
European Union Anti-Money Laundering Directives (AMLD5 and AMLD6), establishing AML/CTF obligations across member states.