This Week in AML

 

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Pandora Papers: Global and Local Financial Secrets

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), The Washington Post and many other news organizations around the world have...

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Suspicious Activity Beyond the SAR

This week the Department of Homeland Security added an item to its website entitled “if you see something, say something.” The item discusses how...

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Regulation of Antiquities – The ANPRM

This week FinCEN published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding anti-money laundering regulations for the trade in antiquities. John...

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Basel: Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk

This week the Basel Institute on Governance published its 10th AML Index. The Index looks at activities by 112 countries to effectively operate...

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Some Thoughts on 9/11

This week is the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The events of that day impacted many lives and changed how people view the world and the threats in it. It...

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FATF: Mutual Evaluation Report – Japan

This week FATF issued a Mutual Evaluation Report for Japan. John and Elliot discuss the findings in the report, the report process, and the focus of...

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Cybersecurity: A Global Challenge

This week saw a White House summit on cybersecurity making clear the connection between cybersecurity and national security. John and Elliot discuss...

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Afghanistan - From Bad to Worse

This week saw the rapid fall of the Afghan government to the Taliban. John and Elliot discuss the collateral damage from this sudden change,...

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A Busy Week in Virtual Currency

This week saw virtual currencies be the focus in many venues. John and Elliot discuss statements from the head of the SEC and the fine levied against...

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New Cuban Sanctions

This week, Tim White and John Byrne discuss the recently imposed sanctions on Cuban officials by the Biden Administration 

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The Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies

This week at a hearing of a subcommittee of the House Banking Committee the risks related to central bank digital currencies. John and Elliot discuss...

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The Nexus of Narcotics Trafficking and Dirty Money

This week the US Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control held hearing on the federal response to the drug overdose epidemic. John and Elliot...

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Proposed Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships

This week US banking regulators asked for comment on proposed interagency guidance on third-party relationships. The proposed guidance will replace...

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FATF: Review of Standards on Virtual Assets and Providers

The FATF has issued it’s second 12-month review of its revised standards for virtual assets and virtual asset providers. John Byrne, Executive Vice...

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The New National Priorities for AML and Terrorist Financing

This week FinCEN issued the first Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism National Priorities. They identify eight areas of...

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Information Sharing - It Really Works!

This week John and Elliot discuss the recent FinCEN recognition of a number of organizations related to the use of a Bank Secrecy Act, how they are...

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National Strategy for Combatting Domestic Terrorism

The US Administration is continuing its focus on domestic terrorism. This week it published its National Strategy for Combatting Domestic Terrorism....

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Corruption: A Topic of Global Focus

The US Administration and the United Nations are focusing on the adverse impact of corruption on the global economy and political stability. This...

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Treasury Sanctions on Bulgarian Corruption

This week, John Byrne is joined by AML RightSource resident Sanctions expert and Special Advisor, Tim White. John and Tim discuss the recent release...

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Tax Fairness and Shell Companies - the EU Weighs In

The European Commission has issued a Communication on Business Taxation for the 21st century. The focus of the communication is to “promote a robust,...

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OCC's Semiannual Risk Perspectives

The OCC has issued the Spring 2021 edition of its Semiannual Risk Perspectives. This week, Executive Vice President John Byrne, and Creative Director...

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National Intelligence Council - Global Trends 2040

There are many forces influencing global directions and the ability of governments, NGOs, and individuals to respond to crises and political events....

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The Growing Connection Between Domestic and International Terrorism

Domestic and international terrorism are growing challenges. This week, Executive Vice President John Byrne, and Creative Director Elliot Berman of...

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UK Issues Sanctions Under Anti-Corruption Regime

Corruption is a continuing global problem. This week, Executive Vice President John Byrne, and Creative Director Elliot Berman of the AML RightSource...

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Continued Vigilance on Domestic Terrorism

Domestic Terrorism is a constant issue that effects all of us. Join John and Elliot this week, as they discuss the current landscape of combating...

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InfraGard – 25 Years of Partnership

This week, Executive Vice President John Byrne, and Creative Director Elliot Berman of the AML RightSource staff talk about InfraGard, a 25-year-old...

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Busy, Busy, Busy…

This week, Executive Vice President John Byrne, and Creative Director Elliot Berman of the AML RightSource staff talk about the recent change in...

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