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AMLA’s work program and its enhanced oversight of CASPs

AMLA’s work program and its enhanced oversight of CASPs

AML enforcement A shift in Brazil’s luxury

AML enforcement: A shift in Brazil’s luxury

The influence of emerging technologies on cybersecurity audits

The influence of emerging technologies on cybersecurity audits

AI, human accountability and company ownership

AI, human accountability and company ownership

Beyond the exchange: Laundering crypto through luxury goods

Beyond the exchange: Laundering crypto through luxury goods

Leveraging national security priorities for an enhanced counter-fraud response

Leveraging national security priorities for an enhanced counter-fraud response

June 2012 – August 2012

AFC Challenges, June 2012 – August 2012

When will the lessons be learned? Avoiding the Knock on the Door

May 29, 2012March 6, 2015 /Leave a comment
During a 30-year police career in London, a couple of things were apparent. Stupid, low-level criminals never learn and keep getting caught. On the other hand, sophisticated, organized criminals make a point of keeping up with legislation, policing methods and trends, and adapt their behaviour...
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AFC Challenges, June 2012 – August 2012

No Bad SARs

May 29, 2012March 6, 2015 /Leave a comment
There are no bad Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). There certainly are bad interpretations and the SARs are sometimes badly used, but in the end there are no bad SARs. This assertion is predicated on the fact that the fundamental principle of SARs is to provide...
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AFC Challenges, Fraud, June 2012 – August 2012

What if Lieutenant Columbo investigated fraud instead of homicide?

May 29, 2012April 26, 2024 /Leave a comment
Lieutenant Columbo was a television detective, played by actor Peter Falk. Week after week, he was confronted with complex murder cases committed by cunning felons. In each episode, when criminal and detective were first introduced, the felon ended that encounter with a confident smirk on...
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AFC Challenges, June 2012 – August 2012

Why We Do It—Why do you?

May 29, 2012March 6, 2015 /Leave a comment
On April 19, 1995, an Oklahoma State Trooper on routine patrol observed an old yellow Mercury being operated with no license plates. He stopped the vehicle and later arrested the driver. The trooper was just doing his job. Little did he know that his arrest...
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AFC Challenges, June 2012 – August 2012

Counterfeit on Delivery

May 29, 2012March 6, 2015 /Leave a comment
We are all familiar with the term cash on delivery, more commonly referred to as COD. Cash on delivery is a rudimentary concept to understand. Merchandise is ordered by phone, Internet, email or fax, and the purchaser tenders cash upon delivery. Because of the impractical...
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AFC Challenges, Fraud, June 2012 – August 2012

Fraud and Money Laundering: Can you think like a bad guy?

May 29, 2012April 26, 2024 /Leave a comment
When it comes to fraud and money laundering, can you think like a bad guy? The truth is, we all can. However, many of us do not realize this fact. More important, most of us possess a high level of personal integrity that precludes us...
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June 2012 – August 2012, Training

Lessons Learned from Coutts’ £8.75 Million Fine for AML Control Failings

May 29, 2012March 6, 2015 /1 Comment
In March 2012, the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) fined Coutts & Company (Coutts) £8.75 million for failing to establish and maintain effective AML systems and controls relating to high-risk customers. These failings, according to the FSA's press release, were "serious, systemic and were allowed...
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Expert Spotlight, June 2012 – August 2012

Leigh H. Winchell: Proactive and Reactive

May 29, 2012March 13, 2015 /Leave a comment
ACAMS Today had an opportunity to sit down and speak with Leigh H. Winchell, Assistant Director, Investigative Programs, Homeland Security Investigations. Mr. Winchell began his law enforcement career in 1984 as a Deputy Sheriff in Richland County, South Carolina. In 1987, he was hired by...
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Expert Spotlight, June 2012 – August 2012

Peter Warrack, CAMS: Think Strategically

May 29, 2012March 13, 2015 /Leave a comment
ACAMS Today caught up with Peter Warrack, head of investigations with the AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) for an enlightening interview to discuss financial crimes in both the private and public sectors. ACAMS Today: Tell us about your...
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Europe, Interviews, June 2012 – August 2012

Satisfaction Despite Difficulties

May 29, 2012September 9, 2015 /Leave a comment
In Serbia there are more and more final verdicts against money launderers. A new system has been established making Serbia the first country in Europe to start the process of a national risk assessment of money laundering. In this interview, Aleksandar Vujicic, Director of the...
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