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26 January 2026 Financial Service Intelligence Watch

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission imposes €2.3 million in fines as AML and sanctions enforcement tightens

European securities regulators continue to sharpen their enforcement posture, with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) confirming €2.3 million in administrative fines and settlements during 2025, alongside a marked intensification of anti-money laundering and sanctions supervision.

Speaking at a press briefing in Nicosia, CySEC leadership framed the past ...

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Global enforcement outlook 2026: Coordination, speed and consequence

By Compli-Serve

Global enforcement of sanctions, anti-corruption, asset recovery and AML/CFT laws is accelerating sharply, with regulators and prosecutors across Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific moving toward a far more coordinated, intelligence-led enforcement model.

What is emerging is not simply tougher regulation, but operational alignment across jurisdictions, supported ...

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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

Clients today are no longer only looking for technical expertise or competitive returns; they want connection, clarity, and confidence in who they trust with their financial future. As a result, the three interrelated trends of community, brand authenticity, and niche focus are increasingly defining successful financial advice businesses. Together, they respond directly to evolving client expectations in a market shaped by digital access, information overload, and declining trust in institutions.

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