By STEPHEN RAE, Publisher, AML Intelligence
THE WORLD of financial crime compliance and sanctions enforcement is undergoing a profound transformation.
The once-unquestioned US leadership in AML, corruption and sanctions enforcement is shifting—rapidly and unpredictably.
As Washington recalibrates its approach, the ripple effects are being felt across global finance, from major banks and regulators to fintechs, VASPs and gaming operators.
For the past two decades, financial crime controls have been shaped by a US-centric model, forged in the post-9/11 era and reinforced by the dominance of dollar-based enforcement actions.
That model is now in flux. A systemic adjustment is underway, and its consequences are only beginning to unfold.
Many now predict that Europe will emerge as the leader in FCC, sanctions, ABAC and anti-fraud measures into the future. This is particularly so as the Union puts the final pieces to its new AML Authority (AMLA).
Moreover, the EU and UK have already shown over the last few years a much more proactive approach to sanctions enforcement against Russia in particular.
For compliance officers, financial crime teams, and regulatory leaders, the question is no longer whether change is coming—it is how to navigate it. The European Anti-Financial Crime Summit 2025 (EAFCS2025), taking place in Dublin on May 7, is the definitive forum to analyze, adapt, and position for what’s next.
Why This Summit Matters
This is where the AFC and fraud community comes to take stock, understand the shifts, and gain insights from the people shaping the new global AML and sanctions landscape.
What’s changing in US enforcement—and how will it impact global financial institutions? How will the EU’s new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) reshape compliance standards? What fresh approaches will central banks, banks, fintechs, and regulators adopt to keep pace?
At EAFCS2025, three of Europe’s most influential voices in financial crime enforcement and regulation will lead discussions alongside over 40 global AFC and fraud leaders:
- Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup of EU Finance Ministers; Minister for Finance, Ireland
- Bruna Szego, Chair, EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)
- Catherine De Bolle, Executive Director, Europol
This is not just another conference. It is a strategic briefing for C-Suite executives, policy leaders, and financial crime professionals across the financial services industry.
Banks, central banks, regulators, fintechs, VASPs, gaming operators, and law enforcement agencies will be there. If your team is not, they will be at a strategic disadvantage.
The financial crime landscape is shifting—will your organization be ahead of the curve, or struggling to catch up?
Secure your place at EAFCS2025 today.
Dublin | May 7, 2025
Individual & corporate tickets available NOW
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