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AFC Policy, Compliance, Money Trails Brazil, World Digest

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The world's largest economy has institutionalized processes that can offer the international community—particularly emerging markets—valuable regulatory insights, best practices, and of course, valuable lessons. This article aims to explore the key provisions of section 314(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act, examining its implications for market...
Fentanyl: Tracing the deadly money trail
AFC Challenges, AFC Policy, Global Financial Crime Review, September – November 2025, World Digest

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This article examines how illicit fentanyl trafficking has triggered a financial crime threat. It analyzes criminal finance networks, international cooperation and regulatory measures in the U.S. and Canada. It highlights recent advisories, updated case studies, cross-border intelligence sharing and the anti-money laundering (AML) enhancements needed...
Fighting fentanyl: OFAC and FINCEN trends in financial services and beyond
AFC Policy, Compliance, Global Financial Crime Review, September – November 2025

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Disclaimer: Nothing herein is intended to be legal advice and should not be construed or relied upon as legal advice. On January 20, 2025, Inauguration Day, the Trump administration issued Executive Order 14157 promising to implement policies designed to achieve the “total elimination” of certain...
Enterprise risk management techniques to strengthen due diligence controls
AFC Policy, Compliance, Practical Solutions, September – November 2025

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Financial institutions (FIs) are often exposed to various risks during the course of their operations. However, the risks arising from instances relating to financial crimes and anti-money laundering (AML) are the most detrimental. Such risks not only expose FIs to heavy financial penalties but can...