Canada’s Strong Borders Act
Canada’s Strong Borders Act represents a sweeping overhaul of the country’s AML/CFT regime. The legislation introduces tougher penalties, expanded oversight, and stricter compliance and enforcement expectations.
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June 2025 Sanctions & Export Controls Update
Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from June 2025.
A Dangerous Alliance
Today, on United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we spotlight a dangerous financial alliance accelerating the fentanyl crisis: transnational partnerships between Mexican cartels and Chinese money laundering networks.
From Fraud to Flow
Fraud is often the entry point into a complex web of financial crime from money laundering to terrorism financing. Understanding this gateway role is essential for those defending the integrity of the global financial system.
Optimizing Effectiveness
In this article, we explore what effective training really looks like—customized, engaging, and aligned with today’s regulatory environment.
The Network, Not the Node
Data analytics and advanced technologies are critical tools to take effective action against increasingly complex criminal networks. In this article we consider the best practices a financial institution could apply when implementing data analytics strategies and solutions, and what the future holds.
May 2025 Sanctions & Export Controls Update
Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from the U.S., EU and UK in May 2025.
Lessons From Russia & Iran – What EU Sanctions Teach Us About Policy in Action
The EU’s Russia and Iran sanctions programs demonstrate using sanctions as strategic tools of influence, while also exposing the challenges in enforcement and importance of global coordination.
Why Compliance Training Still Fails
Even with mandatory training, financial institutions continue to face major compliance failures. This article unpacks the risks of a “check-the-box” culture—and why outdated, generic programs aren’t enough to keep your organization compliant.