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On June 18, 2026, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) published its latest anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) newsletter for anti-money laundering compliance officers (AMLCOs). The newsletter forms part of the FSMA's supervisory mandate to inform regulated entities of applicable legal and regulatory obligations in the AML/CTF space. The current issue provides an in-depth examination of politically exposed persons (PEPs), clarifying the definition of who constitutes a PEP and outlining specific due diligence obligations that AMLCOs must apply when engaging with PEPs and their close associates. The FSMA directs readers to publications issued by the Financial Intelligence Unit–Financial Intelligence Centre (CFI-CTIF) containing national risk analyses covering money laundering, terrorist financing, and financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The newsletter also addresses miscellaneous matters, including updates to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list and changes to the AML questionnaire under new European legislation. These updates reflect evolving regulatory requirements and international standards applicable to Belgian financial institutions and other regulated entities subject to AML/CTF supervision. The newsletter is available in French and Dutch, enabling compliance professionals across Belgium's financial sector to access guidance in their preferred language. This publication supports AMLCOs in maintaining compliance with current obligations and understanding emerging trends in AML/CTF regulation. The FSMA continues to use its newsletter as a key communication tool to disseminate regulatory expectations and best practices to the compliance community.