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18 Feb 2026

CELEX:32026R0420: Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/420 of 19 February 2026 implementing Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001 on specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism

This EU Official Journal entry relates to restrictive measures and may include new sanctions listings, amendments or implementation rules relevant for sanctions screening and AML teams.

17 Feb 2026

CELEX:32026D0383: Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/383 of 17 February 2026 amending Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Zimbabwe

This EU Official Journal entry relates to restrictive measures and may include new sanctions listings, amendments or implementation rules relevant for sanctions screening and AML teams.

17 Feb 2026

CELEX:32026R0384: Council Regulation (EU) 2026/384 of 17 February 2026 amending Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Zimbabwe

This EU Official Journal entry relates to restrictive measures and may include new sanctions listings, amendments or implementation rules relevant for sanctions screening and AML teams.

CSSF AML/CFT – 18 Feb 2026

Annex of Circular CSSF 22/822

1) high-risk jurisdictions on which enhanced due diligence and, where appropriate, counter-measures are imposed2) jurisdictions under increased monitoring of the FATFVersion of 17 February 2026

CSSF AML/CFT – 18 Feb 2026

Consultation by AMLA on the draft RTS on criteria for identifying business relationships, occasional and linked transactions and lower thresholds

This draft RTS establishes criteria for identifying business relationships, occasional transactions, and linked transactions. Distinguishing between business relationships and occasional transactions is a fundamental step in applying the…

CSSF Sanctions – 12 Feb 2026

Circular letter

AML/CFT standardised data collection taking place in 2026

Europol –

103 arrests and 36 labs dismantled in strike against synthetic drug network

Between 12 and 17 February 2026, Europol supported law enforcement authorities in Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova in a joint operation against an international criminal network involved in the…

FCA UK – 21 Feb 2026

Influencers fined for issuing unauthorised financial promotions

Seven social media influencers have been sentenced at Southwark Crown Court for their role in the promotion of an unauthorised foreign exchange trading scheme. Biggs Chris, Jamie Clayton,…

FCA UK – 21 Feb 2026

Statement on notifications relating to admissions to trading and recent changes to the UK Listing Rules

Our clarification about forbearance following the introduction of the new Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations (POATRs) regime. On 19 January 2026, the Public Offers and Admissions…