Tag: Money Laundering
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Global Threat Assessment – by John Cusack – Extract: Introduction, Observations & Recommendations
No-one can dispute the existence of large criminal markets generating huge profits for those involved, but which Criminal markets are the largest, which are the fastest growing and which markets are emerging?
Which Countries generate the most in Criminal proceeds and which Countries are likeliest to launder most, from domestic and foreign financial crime proceeds.
Which money laundering methods are the most popular, and which groups benefit the most?
In this Report, estimates are provided to answer all of these questions and more
Preface to Global Threat Assessment by Sir Iain Lobban
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Preface to GTA by Sir Iain Lobban
“I came across the following description of Intelligence recently: “Intelligence is the ability to unravel knowledge, but it is also the knowledge itself.” I might go further and say that unless intelligence is actionable, it does not deserve that label. And this is one thing that a keen reader might take away from the Global Threat Assessment-“
“This is a highly impressive compendium of information from multiple sources, harvesting a wide range of studies by reputable authorities, generating a comprehensive view of the threats and trends, of the potential scale and ingenious variety of financial crime around the world today.
Global Threat Assessment – By John Cusack – Available Now to Read / Download - Premium
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Book Review – The Global Threat Assessment – From Leading Financial Crime Fighters
No-one can dispute the existence of large criminal markets generating huge profits for those involved, but which Criminal markets are the largest, which are the fastest growing and which markets are emerging?
Which Countries generate the most in Criminal proceeds and which Countries are likeliest to launder most, from domestic and foreign financial crime proceeds?
Which money laundering methods are the most popular, and which groups benefit the most?
In this Book, estimates are provided to answer all of these questions and more.
Interview with Stewart McGlynn – Leader of HKMA’s AML Division
In this Interview with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Stewart McGlynn, who leads the Regulators Anti Money Laundering Team, Financial Crime News wanted to know more about HK, the risks and threats, de risking, the recent FATF Report, follow up actions, Regtech, PPP and much more besides. The interview reveals that HK has achieved a lot but also has plans to do more, much of which is exciting and offers the prospects for increased efficiency and effectiveness in fighting financial crime.
FCN: HK is one of the largest and most respected international financial and trading centres, but what attributes do you think are necessary to build and maintain this reputation?
SM: There are several key attributes which overlap to some degree and which can be related directly to anti-money laundering work.
Global Threat Assessment – Video Summary – Full Length - Premium
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Interview with Leading Recruiters from Sheffield Haworth on the Fighting Financial Crime Market
In this Interview with Helen Tudor and James Strover of recruiter’s Sheffield Haworth, Financial Crime News wanted to know, whether the FCC market was still in growth mode, whether important changes in the market and in expectations of candidates were noticeable, the effects of machines on staffing levels and roles, the effects of all of these on getting hired, staying hired or getting fired, and much more besides.
1 – FCN: Is Financial Crime Compliance still in growth mode or have we seen the peak?
HT/JS: Combatting Financial Crime continues to be one of the highest risks facing Financial Institutions, and as a result we have certainly seen significant growth, particularly since the financial crises through the first half of this decade.
Human Trafficking – Intelligence Briefing by FCN – Coming Soon - Premium
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Intelligence Briefing – Illegal Unregulated & Unreported Fishing by FCN
Illegal Fishing represents one of the largest markets open to and exploited by organised criminal groups, but beyond overfishing and the environmental challenges this brings, other serious crimes are also involved, including drugs and human trafficking, corruption and tax evasion, particularly effecting developing Countries. its time Illegal fishing was considered as a major financial crime issue as well as an environmental one. For more read the Intelligence Briefing on IUU Fishing by FCN.
To Read the Intelligence Briefing IB – Illegal Wildlife Trafficking – Final 9-9-19.
Fishing Facts
With fish and other aquatic animals an important part of many peoples diet, it’s estimated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, that we catch approximately 171 million metric tons (likely more than 2 trillion fish) annually (2016) worth an estimated USD362 billion.
