Govt to announce financial crime action plan (opens original article in a new tab)

The Irish government will announce an action plan to combat financial crime, including 30 new measures to improve intelligence sharing, oversee crypto-assets, and increase company transparency. A national group will coordinate efforts against terrorist financing.

• Government will launch action plan to strengthen response to financial crime, money laundering, and terrorist financing.
• 30 new actions include improving intelligence sharing, strengthening oversight of crypto-assets and gambling, and increasing transparency around company ownership.
• A dedicated national group will be established to coordinate efforts against terrorist financing and sanctions evasion.