Money Laundering news and trends

Australia Warns That AI Could Accelerate Financial Crime
AML // May 12, 2026

Australia’s financial crime watchdog says AI is making money launderers’ jobs easier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

FAFT Wants Italy to Strengthen Money Laundering Protections
AML // April 23, 2026

A global financial crime watchdog wants Italy to get tougher on money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Commerzbank Taps Hawk to Fight Money Laundering With AI
AML // March 11, 2026

Germany’s Commerzbank launched a partnership with anti-fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) technology firm Hawk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Money Laundering and Sanction Fines Fall 61% Amid US Deregulation
AML // December 31, 2025

American regulators collected 61% less in money laundering/sanction breach fines in 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Interviews & Exclusives
Tale of 2 Crypto Exchanges: Binance’s Money Laundering vs FTX’s Misappropriation

November 22, 2023
Cryptocurrency exchanges play a vital role in the digital asset ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Chainalysis Says Data and Smart Regulation Critical for Crypto Rehabilitation

March 14, 2023
The year 2022 was one of the most tumultuous in the cryptocurrency industry’s brief history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Biometrics, Digital Identity Help Online Banks Push the Limits on Money Mobility

July 06, 2022
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FIs Use Digital Identity to Curb Money Laundering and Comply With Gov’t Rules

March 23, 2022
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Quick Reads
Wise Faces Investigation for Possible Anti-Money Laundering Failures

June 01, 2026
Wise is facing an investigation in Europe related to possible criminal usage of its services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Australia Warns That AI Could Accelerate Financial Crime

May 12, 2026
Australia’s financial crime watchdog says AI is making money launderers’ jobs easier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

FAFT Wants Italy to Strengthen Money Laundering Protections

April 23, 2026
A global financial crime watchdog wants Italy to get tougher on money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Commerzbank Taps Hawk to Fight Money Laundering With AI

March 11, 2026
Germany’s Commerzbank launched a partnership with anti-fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) technology firm Hawk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...