Tag: FATF
FATF 5th Round Comparative Analysis After 7 Country Reviews by FCN
‘Stronger Compliance…. Evidence of improved effectiveness, but system outcomes are not yet being delivered at scale” In the 5th round of FATF country evaluations results…
From Potentates to PEP’s – A 50 year Journey
It is 25 years since the term “Politically Exposed Persons” was first used publicly, and it came from the Chairman of the Swiss Banking Regulator…
Sanctioned – A Jim Simons Thriller by John Cusack
Now published, “Sanctioned”, the 3rd book in the JIM SIMONS series. To order your copy in paperback or Kindle from Amazon, see HERE. In 2003,…
Payback – A Jim Simons Thriller by John Cusack
This is Book 1 in the Jim Simons Thriller series of novels by John Cusack, but is the second book published set in 1991. It…
Malaysia – FATF Assessment – Highlights by FCN
The MALAYSIA FATF ASSESSMENT – HIGH LEVEL SUMMARY In this 5th round, (2nd effectiveness round) the report (275 pages) on Malaysia is the first country…
9/17 – A Jim Simons Thriller by John Cusack
This is Book 2 in the Jim Simons Thriller series, published first and set in 2001. For Book 1 “Payback” set in 1991 see HERE….
Effectiveness and the Fight Against Financial Crime
At the ACAMS Effectiveness webinar held on 16th July, 2025, this topic was discussed from different perspectives in the fight against financial crime including money…
FATF Report – Comprehensive Update on Terror Finance Risks – Summary and Dashboard by FCN
The FATF published a 134 page Report on TF risks which follows its previous comprehensive TF update in 2015. FCN have published a 2 page…
FATF R16 From the Travel Rule to Payment Transparency – Recent Changes – Assessment by FCN
The FATF published updated payment transparency standards following their approval in June 2025, after a few years of consultation. The hard work to reach agreement has to…
FATF Report on Complex Proliferation Finance & Sanctions Evasion Schemes – Summary and Dashboard by FCN
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) have just released a new report on Complex Proliferation Finance and Sanctions Evasion Schemes. Clearly topical and despite FATF’s…
