SpainOn July 28, 2026, Spanish Prime Minister Carlos Cuerpo announced plans to restructure the FROB, Spain's resolution authority which also holds an 18% stake in Caixabank, into a new anti-money laundering organization. The Council of Ministers approved a draft law aimed at preventing money laundering, financing terrorism, and funding proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This legislation would create the National Financial Integrity Authority (Anifi), combining the functions of the Sepblac and the Commission for the Prevention of Money Laundering.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the proposed reform as a necessary expansion of state oversight over financial institutions, emphasizing centralized control and regulatory consolidation. It highlights the role of the government in shaping financial integrity policies, aligning with progressive governance themes.
