The latest UN report on ISIL and Al Qaeda highlights shifting trends in terrorist financing, from cryptocurrency transactions to taxation and illicit trade. While ISIL’s reserves are declining, its affiliated networks remain financially resilient, and Al Shabaab continues to generate staggering revenue. This analysis breaks down key findings, emerging threats, and what they mean for counterterrorism efforts

Canada is stepping up its fight against illicit finance with the introduction of Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs). These legal tools compel individuals to justify their wealth sources, targeting money laundering and financial crime. As UWOs gain traction globally, their arrival in Canada signals a major shift in how authorities tackle hidden assets and illicit financial networks.