In a year marked by increased vigilance and rigorous enforcement, European regulators have intensified their efforts to combat money laundering, targeting payment and e-money firms that fall short in implementing effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) protocols. According to a newly released AML Outlook by Vixio, a global provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, the period from March 2024 to March 2025 witnessed over €36 million in fines levied across the European financial sector. These enforcement actions reflect a broader shift toward stricter oversight and a zero-tolerance approach to non-compliance....
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