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In this episode, Kieran Beer sits down with Tom Keatinge from defense think tank RUSI to talk about weapons of mass destruction. Keatinge gives his top tips for compliance professionals interested in upskilling in the increasingly complex area of counter-proliferation. In Focus Q&A Chapter Happenings...
Blockchain technology offers a wide array of solutions that challenge traditional business models but this innovation needs updated governance policies to balance efficiency and public safety. Blockchain technology can allow for autonomous users to transfer wealth quickly, worldwide, at any time and without any middlemen...
Most have an opinion—or several—about social media.How and why these networks have importance and influence is up for debate. What is not debatable is that social media platforms share useful information and these platforms do have influence. Compromising photos, information leaks and viral memes shared...
In order to dive into the importance of emotional intelligence, it is imperative to understand the concept first. Emotional intelligence really took off in the ‘90s when Daniel Goleman released his best-selling book, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Conversations quickly arose...
The adage, it’s not what you know, it’s who you know, is often used to decry nepotism. However, when it comes to corruption, personal and professional connections can be equally problematic. This is the case with politically exposed persons (PEPs). There is no official definition...
I don't have a good feeling. I feel scared,” the voice of a terrified 17-year-old girl pleaded over the phone. “You know the borders are closed right now, so how am I going to get out?” The voice was Kadiza Sultana, and she was desperately...
On October 19, 2018, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published long-awaited changes to its recommendations and glossary relating to “virtual assets” and “virtual assets service providers;” these changes supplemented the 2015 FATF report, Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach to Virtual Currencies. Existing terms such...
The United Nations (U.N.) North Korea Panel of Experts report released this month confirms that North Korea continues to evade U.N. sanctions. The implementation of financial sanctions remains one of the main challenges for governments and financial institutions around the world. The report provides valuable...
The anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-financial crime professions have been growing at an amazing rate. The tragic events on 9/11, improved money laundering technologies, the Great Recession and increased regulatory scrutiny are just a few of the causes leading to implementation of more robust AML...
Years ago, during a transformative time, Apple Computers introduced the Macintosh, which revolutionized the way people interacted and embraced technology. The Space Shuttle Discovery took off on its maiden voyage and over its lifetime gathered more space flight time than any spacecraft to date. Michael...