All Analysis articles – Page 2

  • Ari Redbord
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    Stablecoins, Central Bank Digital Currencies and the future of digital money

    2021-06-15T06:00:00Z

    Governments across the world are looking at setting up Central Bank Digital Currencies as a way of competing with ‘traditional’ cryptocurrencies and improving control. Experienced financial crime investigator Ari Redbold, ahead of his appearance at FinCrime World Forum, explains how he sees the future shaping up

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    Key Theme: Trust

    2021-06-14T09:31:00Z

    When it comes to data privacy and cybersecurity, trust needs to go hand in hand. It is an important aspect of running an enterprise sucessfully, as without trust businesses and organisations cannot grow. With this being a major topic at PrivSec Global next week, here we take a brief look into Trust.

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    Keynote: Tackling the devastating impacts of wildlife trafficking

    2021-06-07T09:00:00Z

    John Scanlon has been leading the charge to tackle wildlife trafficking and in June he will talk about the issue at FinCrime World Forum. Here, he explains how he is campaigning for a change to a key United Nations Protocol and how the Covid-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the issue

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    Key Theme: Digital Transformation

    2021-06-07T07:41:00Z

    Without doubt, the pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and its rapidly evolving landscape has led businesses and organisations worldwide to adopt new practices and processes. With this being a major topic at PrivSec Global next month, here we take a look at some of the key aspects in digital transformation.

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    Demystifying vaccine passes and the privacy challenge

    2021-06-07T07:00:00Z

    The technology for open and secure vaccine passes is already here, but it will take more than technology to roll passes out effectively, says Eric Piscini, a speaker at next month’s PrivSec Global.

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    Pooling obligations through fincrime utilities can help us be the ‘gatekeeper’

    2021-06-01T06:00:00Z

    Helene Erftemeijer, ahead of her talk to GRC World Forums next month, discusses an innovative collective transaction monitoring project in the Netherlands and why we must break down siloes to keep up with the criminals

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    The key theme: building next generation fincrime partnerships

    2021-05-31T06:00:00Z

    Next month’s FinCrime World Forum will feature a whole stream of panel debates on future fincrime partnerships. Here we look at some of the eye-catching partnership projects from around the globe

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    Pushing the pace of RegTech adoption to fight the criminals

    2021-05-25T06:00:00Z

    Next month, Dr Sian Lewin will address FinCrime World Forum on the topic of removing barriers to RegTech adoption in financial crime. Here, she talks about the benefits of technological solutions and explains why the pace of adoption needs to speed up.

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    The key theme: Aligning RegTech to FinCrime realities

    2021-05-24T06:00:00Z

    Interest is growing in the use of RegTech solutions in financial crime and this will be a major topic at FinCrime World Forum next month. Here we take a look at some of the major technologies and techniques that could be utilised as well as some of the barriers to adoption

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    ‘AML is the least effective anti-crime measure anywhere, ever’

    2021-05-19T07:00:00Z

    Outcomes scientist Dr Ron Pol has been ruffling feathers with his strong criticism of current anti money laundering (AML) frameworks. Ahead of his appearance at FinCrime World Forum next month, he argues current thinking is not working because it has no basis in effectiveness and outcomes science.

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    The lowdown on South Africa’s long-awaited privacy act

    2021-05-18T06:00:00Z

    Enforcement of South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) begins in July and businesses are rushing to make sure they comply in time. Nicole Gabryk, ahead of her appearance at PrivSec Global next month, explains the key planks of the legislation and how the act differs from GDPR.

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    Measuring effectiveness: the $64,000 dollar question

    2021-05-18T06:00:00Z

    How we define, measure and ultimately improve effectiveness is becoming a major topic in the world of financial crime. Ahead of her appearance at FinCrime World Forum, Gemma Rogers argues for a change in thinking in the sector.

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    Qualified for the job: time for the role of DPO to become a protected title?

    2021-05-17T14:57:00Z

    The role of Data Protection Officer is becoming more important as technology allows the sharing of data more quickly and on a much larger scale. Despite this, no minimum qualification is required to take on the role. The latest UK Data Protection Index reveals DPOs overwhelmingly want this to change, we look at the reasons why.

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    The key theme: regulatory developments in the world of privacy and data protection

    2021-05-17T07:00:00Z

    The privacy legislation picture is growing ever more complex with more countries adopting new laws all the time. A key theme of PrivSec Global next month will be focusing on these legislative changes and other regulatory developments and what they mean. Here we pick out several jurisdictions that are seeing major changes.

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    The key theme: focusing effectiveness on tackling financial crime

    2021-05-17T07:00:00Z

    Regulators, government departments, private businesses and law enforcement agencies carry out a huge amount of activity every single day to combat financial crime, but how much of it is actually effective? How do we measure and improve our effectiveness? Next month’s FinCrime World Forum global live stream experience will feature several sessions on this topics. To get you in the mood, Matthew Redhead explains the key issues and argues for a systemic approach

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    Integrating AI into AML strategic transformation

    2021-05-14T07:03:00Z

    The rise of AI will provide new opportunities for visionary leaders to transform their Anti Money Laundering strategies, write Sha Ali and Sabah Hussein

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    A data protection spending boom?

    2021-05-07T06:52:00Z

    The latest UK Data Protection Index report reveals Data Protection Officers are expecting a larger increase in spending over the next year. We reveal which budget areas are likely to get a boost.

  • AI
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    Can you help US federal regulators understand AI?

    2021-04-20T12:31:00Z

    With the use of Artificial Intelligence in anti-financial crime and other areas predicted to boom, United States federal regulators are scratching their heads and wondering what it means for compliance. They have asked for your help through a public Request for Information. Here is what they are wanting to know. 

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    Why are British educational establishments under cyber attack?

    2021-04-15T10:40:00Z

    The National Cyber Security Centre in the United Kingdom last month put out an alert to schools, colleges and universities warning of a rise in ransomware attacks. But what is driving the attacks and how can educational establishments respond? GRC World Forums finds out.

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    At-a-glance: the new UK Cyber Security Council

    2021-03-31T11:30:00Z

    The new UK Cyber Security Council has now formally launched as an independent body. Here is all you need to know about the Council’s remit and its trustees