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EBA consults on changes to guidelines on risk-based AML supervision of financial institutions
The European Banking Authority (EBA) is proposing changes to its guidelines on risk-based supervision of financial institutions’ compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing (CFT) obligations.
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Blockchain’s ‘insane visibility’ for AML
Blockchain technology is still often seen as enabling secretive behaviour, but FinCrime World Forum speaker Amanda Wick argues that it has huge potential for Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing compliance
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US man admits $5.5 million Covid-relief loan scheme fraud
A Washington man has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering in a scheme to obtain $5.5 million from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and hide the proceeds.
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Two great GRC World Forums events in one week
This week, GRC World Forums will kick off Tuesday 23rd March with the first day of two live and on-demand digital experiences.
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The future financial crime landscape in the US
The dust has now settled on arguably the most tumultuous United States election in history and we have a new administration in the White House. Jim Richards, ahead of FinCrime World Forum, talks about the likely direction of policy on financial crime and reflects on new anti-money laundering legislation.
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NatWest faces criminal case over alleged money laundering failures
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority today announced it has started criminal proceedings against NatWest for alleged offences under money laundering regulations.
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ABN Amro share price falls as investigators suspect ‘culpable money laundering’
ABN Amro has revealed an ongoing investigation by prosecutors now suspects “culpable money laundering” by the Dutch Bank
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Is there such thing as ‘cryptocurrency crime’?
Nick Furneaux is a world-renowned cryptocurrency forensic expert and a crypto-investigation trainer for law enforcement agencies and major businesses. Ahead of his presentation to FinCrime World Forum next week, he tells us why he doesn’t believe there is such thing as ‘cryptocurrency crime’.
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Measuring the effectiveness of your financial crime controls
Natasha Vernier talks about the need for compliance teams to accurately measure outcomes, ahead of her appearance at FinCrime World Forum
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UAE urges DNFBPs to sign up to AML programme as clampdown continues
The economy ministry in the UAE has reminded companies to register for the country’s anti-money laundering system before a 31 March deadline.
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The challenges of tackling modern slavery
Ahead of his session at FinCrime World Forum Andrew Wallis OBE explains the drivers behind modern slavery in the UK and what governments and businesses should do to help tackle the problem
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Swedish police fear Covid-19 gambling rules could spark money laundering rise
Money laundering could rise in Sweden’s gambling sector this year because of increased use of unlicenced gaming companies, the country’s financial police have warned in a report.
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Ukrainian oligarch and former governor sanctioned over alleged corruption
The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has sanctioned Ukrainian oligarch and former governor Ihor Kolomoyskyy, who has business interests in the United States, over alleged corruption
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Brexit and fincrime: are things are about to get a bit more complicated?
The Brexit trade agreement contains warm words of co-operation on financial crime matters. However, Dr Anna Bradshaw, ahead of her appearance at FinCrime World Forum, fears there may be difficulties further down the line.
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Thinking outside the box
Ahead of his appearance at FinCrime World Forum, Nick Maxwell explains why public- private information-sharing, aided by fresh thinking and new technology, is crucial to tackling financial crime
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DEA warns of rise in illicit drug money laundering through virtual currency ATMs
Virtual currency ATMs are increasingly being used to launder illicit drug proceeds, a federal agency in the United States has warned.
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Cryptocurrency fraudster pleads guilty to money laundering and $16m fraud
Swedish national Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson is facing up to 20 years in jail in the US after admitting defrauding 3,500-plus people of more than $16m (€13m).
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Future-proofing and inclusivity: a chat with award-winner Sujata Dasgupta
Sujata Dasgupta is rapidly becoming one of the financial crime compliance sector’s rising thought leaders and has just landed a major award for her efforts.
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Introducing the Women in Governance, Risk and Compliance series by GRC World Forums
GRC World Forums has today announced the launch of the Women in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Series
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McAfee hits back after being charged with fraud and money laundering conspiracy over cryptocurrency promotion
The anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee has hit out after being charged with fraud and money laundering crimes in the United States.