Global Financial Crime Review Archives

Environmental Crimes, Global Financial Crime Review

Nature for Sale: Unmasking the True Cost of Wildlife Trafficking

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 /Leave a comment

Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate the beauty of our planet, but also to confront the threats it faces. One of the most insidious threats is illegal wildlife trafficking, a multifaceted trade that fuels biodiversity loss, weakens ecosystems, spreads disease and enriches criminal networks....

AFC Challenges, AFC Policy, Compliance, Global Financial Crime Review, World Digest

Turkey’s Approach to VASPs

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 /Leave a comment

As a result of developments in the field of cryptography and cryptocurrency assets—which continue to evolve as an alternative to the existing financial system—relevant international organizations have increased their efforts to guide countries. It is well known that the financial system not only encompasses the...

Europe, Europe Express, France Chapter, Interviews, Know Your Chapter

ACAMS France Chapter: Celebrating 10 Years

October 1, 2024December 19, 2024 /Leave a comment

As the ACAMS France Chapter celebrated its 10th anniversary, it held three significant events: one on money laundering and two on corruption. Usually, money laundering techniques are observed from the lens of regulated professionals. Quentin Mugg, the first ACAMS France Chapter guest, heads the anti-drugs...

ACAMS Connection, AFC Challenges, Exclusive, Global Financial Crime Review, Regulatory Initiatives

Due Diligence and Preventing the Illicit Use of the Financial System

September 23, 2024December 8, 2024 /Leave a comment

The U.S. is one of the leading, most stable and secure economies in the world. As a result, huge numbers of entities want to place their money in U.S. financial institutions (FIs). This includes legitimate individuals and businesses, but it also includes money launderers, fraudsters,...

Global Financial Crime Review, September – November 2024

Global Push for Beneficial Ownership Transparency

September 5, 2024 /Leave a comment

Although legal persons and arrangements in various forms are created for legitimate purposes spanning from separating legal liability, tax planning, effective investments and ensuring business continuity, there is a downside to it―the misuse of channels to layer and hide illegally gained funds by bad actors....

Acceso LatAm, AFC Challenges, Featured Column, Global Financial Crime Review

Financial Crime and the Destruction of the Brazilian Amazon

July 1, 2024July 22, 2024 /Leave a comment

The Amazon, commonly known as the “lungs of the planet,” is a vast reserve of biodiversity, a crucial element in regulating the global climate and a bastion against climate change. Brazil, being one of the largest beef exporters in the world, has seen how its...

AFC Challenges, Aspects of APAC, Global Financial Crime Review, World Digest

Anti-Social Forces in Japan: Name screening and Monitoring

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 /Leave a comment

Editor’s note: This is the second part of the "Anti-Social Forces in Japan: Financial Crime Implications" article published in the ACAMS Today June-August 2024 issue. While the boryokudan and junboryokudan members deserve much attention for their activities in the financial crime scene, especially for money...

Global Financial Crime Review, June – August 2024

The Impact of Military Conflicts on the AFC Landscape

June 14, 2024 /Leave a comment

Military conflicts have inextricably accompanied humanity throughout history, distorting market processes and forming a complex ecosystem of economic and political relations. The causes of more than 120 conflicts involving 80 countries over the past 30 years highlight the diverse range of security issues in the...

Global Financial Crime Review, June – August 2024

Anti-Social Forces in Japan: Financial Crime Implications

June 14, 2024 /Leave a comment

Editor’s note: This article is the first part of a two-part series on the anti-social forces in Japan and their financial crime implications. Part two: “Anti-Social Forces in Japan: Name Screening and Monitoring,” can be found on ACAMSToday.org. At the mention of the word “yakuza,” many...

Fraud, Fraud Alert, Global Financial Crime Review, June – August 2024

Student Immigration Scams in Canada―and Globally

June 14, 2024June 26, 2024 /Leave a comment

Whether it is from war-torn countries or other parts of the globe, Canada is a desired destination for international students. Canada’s reputation for research and development, exceptional university research regimes, as well as a safe and inclusive environment make it a preferred destination for the...

ACAMS Today

The Magazine for Career-Minded Professionals in the Anti-Financial Crime Field

The Critical Role AFC Professionals Can Play in Sustainable Development

Nature for Sale: Unmasking the True Cost of Wildlife Trafficking

ECO-SOLVE: Using AI to Disrupt Global Wildlife Trafficking

Predicting the Future: LLMs in AML Regulation

🤑Smileys to 💉Syringes: Deciphering Emojis and Slang in Illicit🍁Drug Sales

AI’s Potential Impact on AFC Careers

Global Financial Crime Review

Nature for Sale: Unmasking the True Cost of Wildlife Trafficking

Turkey’s Approach to VASPs

ACAMS France Chapter: Celebrating 10 Years

Due Diligence and Preventing the Illicit Use of the Financial System

Global Push for Beneficial Ownership Transparency

Financial Crime and the Destruction of the Brazilian Amazon

Anti-Social Forces in Japan: Name screening and Monitoring

The Impact of Military Conflicts on the AFC Landscape

Anti-Social Forces in Japan: Financial Crime Implications

Student Immigration Scams in Canada―and Globally