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AML Conversations AML RightSource
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AML Conversations is dedicated to inform professionals and those interested in anti-money laundering about conversations happening in the government, private sector, and internationally. Throughout the series John Byrne, AML RightSource Vice Chairman, will interview industry experts or participate in live programming or panel discussions related to the industry.
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They Are Busy at Treasury, FinCEN, and BaFin
This week, John and Elliot discuss several items issued by FinCEN, including elder financial abuse and environmental crime, Treasury Undersecretary Nelson’s visit to Puerto Rico, and BaFin’s fining of Commerzbank.
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The Solutions Series: Tuning and Optimization Part 2
If transaction monitoring thresholds are too sensitive or not sensitive enough, financial institutions run the risk of missing genuine criminal behavior. Likewise, without periodic tuning and optimization, systems may fail to detect emerging criminal methodologies or comply with the latest AML rules. In this episode, our advisory experts, Joshua and Jonathan, take a deep dive into the technical process of tuning and optimizing, sharing best practices and insights to ensure systems operate effectively and support a risk-based approach.
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Counterfeit US Passport Cards, Money Laundering Through FanDuel Accounts, Less Risk Management, More
FinCEN issued a Notice about fraud schemes using counterfeit US passport cards this week. The FBI uncovered a complex money laundering strategy using casinos, sportsbooks, and FanDuel accounts. New bi-partisan stablecoin legislation was introduced in the US Senate. John and Elliot discuss these and more happenings and how they impact the financial crime prevention community.
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Lots to Discuss and Something Special to Note
This week, John and Elliot discuss Treasury testimony in the US Senate Banking Committee, Treasury’s updated cybersecurity MOU with Ukraine, a DOJ report on pandemic fraud, an interesting article on the impact of Russia sanctions, and more.
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Authors of the FATF-OECD Report on Residency and Citizenship by Investment Programmes
The money laundering challenges and potential abuse of the myriad “Residency and Citizenship by Investment Programmes.”: A FATF-OECD Report.
Our panellists discuss the 2023 Report and the need for improved awareness of enabling the movement of illicit funds without proper oversight and reporting.
Graham Peachey:
UK Home Office Senior Policy Advisor and Project Co-lead for the Financial Action Task Force project on Misuse of Residency and Citizenship by Investment Programmes.
Tivon Sterin:
Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, U.S. Department of the Treasury. Co-lead for the FATF project team on Misuse of Residency and Citizenship by Investment Programmes. -
An Interview With Diane Foley
American Mother: A conversation with Diane Foley, President and Founder of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation. Diane discusses her book, her decade-long effort to change American policy on hostage negotiations, the continued need to ensure the safety of journalists traveling aboard, and the overall importance of journalism in a world racked with terrorist activity.