Forty-One regulatory shifts hit BSA/AML/CFT in the last year.
Are you ready for what is coming?

From a federal ban on intoxicating hemp-derived THC products to cartels designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, the past year reshaped the compliance landscape. Join the AML/CFT Membership Group, led by Kevin Edwards and Emily Riley, and turn complex regulations into Plain English.

The rules changed. Your program needs to keep up.

2025 didn't slow down, and 2026 won't either. FinCEN Alerts, Executive Orders, Final Rules, Financial Trend Analyses, FAQs, Advisories—Kevin Edwards and Emily Riley tracked over 41 major BSA/AML/CFT developments in a single year. For BSA/AML officers, compliance professionals, and risk management teams, staying current isn't optional. It's the difference between a clean exam and costly findings.

The AML/CFT Membership Group exists to keep you informed, connected, and compliant, with expert guidance you can actually use.

What's reshaping compliance right now

A federal ban on intoxicating hemp

President Trump's November 2025 spending bill effectively criminalizes most intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, including delta-8, delta-10, and high-THCa products. Effective November 2026, this change could turn many of today's legal hemp customers into a serious BSA/AML risk for your institution.

Cartels are now Foreign Terrorist Organizations

Executive Order 14157 designated major cartels as FTOs and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. This dramatically broadens your exposure—the FTO statute reaches further than OFAC sanctions, with criminal penalties of up to 20 years for providing material support, and no licensing mechanism to fall back on.

AML/CFT reform is on the horizon

FinCEN's proposed rule to make programs "effective, risk-based, and reasonably designed" stayed quiet through 2025, but a final rule is anticipated in 2026. The shift from BSA/AML to AML/CFT is already being cited in exams. Is your program ready for the language—and the substance—of the new standard?

The National Priorities demand action

Corruption, cybercrime, terrorist financing, fraud, transnational crime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and proliferation financing. Examiners expect these eight priorities woven into your risk assessment, monitoring, training, and SAR narratives. We show you how.

How it works

1. Sign up

Register for the AML/CFT Membership Group through our simple, secure process.

2. Access resources

Get immediate access to our resource library and start benefiting from expert insights.

3. Engage and learn

Attend exclusive webinars, join discussions, and participate in training sessions.

4. Network and connect

Build valuable relationships with peers who face the same challenges you do.

5. Stay updated

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Frequently asked questions

Who can join the AML/CFT Membership Group?

The group is open to BSA/AML officers, compliance teams, auditors, management, and other risk management personnel looking to enhance their compliance knowledge and network.

What types of resources will I have access to?

Members gain access to regulatory updates, webinars, one-to-one consulting, tools, and industry experts.

How will this membership benefit my career?

You'll stay ahead of the latest compliance trends, connect with industry professionals, and access training that strengthens your skills and advances your career.

Is there a way to try it before committing?

Yes. Sign up for a free edition of the AML/CFT Group and experience the value firsthand.

Don't let the updates catch your program off guard

The regulations won't wait, and neither should you. Join the AML/CFT Membership Group and stay informed, connected, and compliant—all year long.