Same Relationship. Different Standards.
Financial institutions operating across jurisdictions often face the challenge of applying multiple regulatory frameworks to the same relationship. As sanctions, PEP requirements, and correspondent banking expectations converge, maintaining consistency in decision-making becomes increasingly complex.
EU PEP Categories Under the AML Regulation: Operational Implications for Cross-Border Financial Institutions
The expansion of politically exposed person (PEP) categories under the EU AML framework is already defined in the AML Regulation. Recent developments have not introduced new categories. They have clarified how the framework will be applied and the timeline for implementation. From 1 January 2026, AMLA assumed EU-level AML/CFT responsibilities previously held by the EBA […]
Beneficial Ownership Transparency in a Cross-Border Environment
Foodman CPAs
The New Frontier of Crypto Risk: Nested Exchanges, Offshore Secrecy, and the Limits of AML Oversight
Stanley I. Foodman
CRS in Practice: How Tax Transparency Is Applied in Everyday Banking
Global tax transparency frameworks such as the OECD Common Reporting Standard CRS and FATCA are often discussed in technical or regulatory terms.
Crypto’s Compliance Crossover: Are You Ready for Multi-Framework Reporting?
By Stanley Foodman | CEO, Foodman CPAs & Advisors The once clear line between traditional finance and digital assets is gone. With the global adoption of the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), we are entering a new regulatory era, one where tax transparency expectations apply equally to crypto and fiat accounts. The introduction of CARF, […]
Three Ways Forensic Reporting Builds Institutional Integrity
by Foodman CPAs & Advisors In today’s increasingly litigious and compliance-driven environment, transparency is no longer optional. It’s foundational. Across LATAM and globally, recent trends point to a noticeable rise in regulatory inquiries, shareholder disputes, and enforcement actions. As a result, executive teams and boards are placing greater emphasis on auditability, documentation, and the […]
