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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…

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Islamic State of Iraq & Syria (ISIS/Daesh) – Intelligence Briefing by FCN

The following is a summary of the rise and fall of the Islamic State (IS), focussing on their finances, including the substantial reserves they still…

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Book Review: the “Enemy of the People” by Adriaan Besson & Pieter du Tot

How did Jacob Zuma, a hero of the Apartheid struggle, a prison mate of Nelson Mandela, and the 4th President of post apartheid South Africa…

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Intelligence Briefing – Illegal Unregulated and Unreported Fishing by FCN - Premium

The following is a short summary on Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Fishing, and is taken from a detailed Intelligence Briefing available with Premium FCN…

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Intelligence Briefing – Illegal Wildlife Trafficking by FCN - Premium

The following is a short summary of the Illegal Wildlife Trade, focussing on some of our most iconic species that are threatened.  The Summary is…

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Book Review: Poached – Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking by Rachel Love Nuwer

In “Poached” the  award winner Science journalist, Rachel Love Nuwer, investigates the international trade in illegal wildlife, detailing how demand for exotic goods such as elephant…

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The Wolfsberg Group Due Diligence Questionnaire – Additional Capacity Building Materials now available

Correspondent Banking  The Wolfsberg Group has now published materials supporting the implementation of the Correspondent Banking Due Diligence Questionnaire (CBDDQ) – Watch the video overview…

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The Future of Financial Intelligence Sharing – Interview with Nick J Maxwell

The Future of Financial Intelligence Sharing – Interview with Nick  J Maxwell, The Head of the Future of Financial Intelligence Sharing (FFIS) research programme with the…

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Assurance – Interview with Natalie Merrylees

FCC Leaders Interview: Assurance & Testing – An Interview with Natalie Merrylees Financial Crime News sat down with Natalie Merrylees to discuss her thoughts on…

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Financial Access is Essential for Modern Slavery Survivors by Commissioner Barry Koch

From the Financial Sector Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking / the Liechtenstein Initiative by Barry Koch The staggering estimates that 40 million people are trapped in…

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