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  The regulatory framework governing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) obligations in Türkiye is undergoing a significant transformation. One of the most recent and notable developments in this area is the Revision of the Regulation on the MASAK Compliance Program Regarding Obligations for the Prevention of Laundering and Financing Terrorism , published in the Official Gazette on 22 August 2025 (No. 32994). Issued by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) , the revised Regulation introduces meaningful changes to the existing compliance regime. These amendments expand the scope of obligated institutions, refine the risk-based compliance approach, and impose stricter requirements concerning compliance officers and internal governance structures. As a result, the Regulation directly affects not only banks and financial institutions, but also payment institutions, electronic money companies, and crypto-asset service providers. At a time when r...

  This article seeks to examine the particular role of Turkish Business Lawyers  in Turkey. Turkey is surrounded on three sides by the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea. Therefore, our country is based on a critical geography. It connects three continents including Africa, Asia and Europe. There is a growing interest of foreign entrepreneurs in making investments. What is the meaning of Turkish Business Lawyer in Turkey? Law and its application necessitates a great deal of knowledge about the legal framework  in every single country. Every single investment project needs an embracing analysis of applicable Turkish norms. Commercial activities such as company formations, opening a branch, mergers and acquisitions, franchising system must be managed through an efficient legal guidance by foreign investors. Turkish business lawyers  provide in-depth services to large, middle or small scale of corporations and|or individuals for their upcoming investme...