September - November 2015 Archives - Page 2 of 3

Member Spotlight, September - November 2015

Abbas Bou Diab, CAMS—Doha, Qatar

August 25, 2015September 16, 2015 /Leave a comment

Abbas Bou Diab is an executive manager—head of compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) at BLOM Bank Qatar LLC, since November 2008. BLOM is a regional bank licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority and is regulated by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority. Bou Diab...

AFC Challenges, September - November 2015

Virtual Currencies in the Money Laundering Cycle

August 25, 2015 /Leave a comment

Currently, virtual currency does not constitute a threat to our national security any more than the use of fiat currency. Rather, virtual currency is a tool for commerce and funding for both licit and illicit transactions. However, through our public and private relationships, we...

Interviews, September - November 2015

Secretary Abdul Hafiz Mansour, CAMS: Working Toward a Greater Mission

August 25, 2015September 23, 2015 /Leave a comment

ACAMS Today had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Abdul Hafiz Mansour. Mr. Mansour was recently elected as Egmont Committee’s (EC) vice chair and as the regional representative of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regional group of the Egmont Group (EG) of FIUs....

From the Editor, September - November 2015

For the Love of the Game

August 25, 2015 /Leave a comment

This edition’s headline articles combine two of my greatest loves: Soccer (or as the rest of the world knows it football) and art. Why do I love soccer? I grew up with soccer in my home. My family looked forward to watching the World...

From the Executive Vice President, September - November 2015

Diversity, Expertise and Strategic Counseling

August 25, 2015 /Leave a comment

As we approach the ACAMS 14th Annual AML and Financial Crime conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, it strikes me that our membership continues to provide the anti-money laundering (AML) community with diversity, expertise and strategic counseling. It is also important to note that we...

Interviews, September - November 2015

Timothy J. Delaney: Cooperation and Information Sharing

August 25, 2015May 22, 2017 /Leave a comment

ACAMS Today had the opportunity to interview Timothy J. Delaney, special agent in charge for the FBI, to discuss health care fraud, cyber-crime and corruption. In August 2014, Delaney reported to FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to serve as the deputy assistant director of the...

AFC Challenges, Exclusive, September - November 2015

Conflict and Uncertainty: Due Diligence Challenges for Marijuana-Related Businesses

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 /Leave a comment

State and federal legislative and regulatory developments regarding marijuana continue to lead headlines across the U.S., with numerous states recently legalizing or beginning to debate potentially legalizing marijuana cultivation, distribution and consumption for medicinal and recreational purposes. Marijuana is now legal in 23 states,...

Aspects of APAC, September - November 2015

Suspected Breach of the Banking Act by Chen XX et al of Company A

August 25, 2015 /Leave a comment

In January 2011, Bank A submitted a suspicious transaction report (STR) to the Anti-Money Laundering Division (AMLD), Ministry of Justice, Investigation Bureau (MJIB). The following is a synopsis of the report: Bank A’s customer, Company S, which normally makes few transactions, suddenly received two...

Meet the ACAMS Staff, September - November 2015

Lindy Thomas: The Wonderful World of Enterprise Members

August 25, 2015 /Leave a comment

Lindy Thomas is ACAMS’ client relationship specialist for enterprise members. She enjoys working with individual enterprise members and demonstrating what each element of the ACAMS enterprise membership offers. Prior to her appointment as the client relationship specialist for enterprise members, Ms. Thomas held various...

AFC Challenges, September - November 2015, Special for the Web

Dial-In and Cash Out: VoIP Technology and Associated Risks

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 /Leave a comment

A sound anti-money laundering (AML) regime is one that evolves parallel to existing money laundering risks. A more robust regime proactively scans the external environment and identifies emerging risks upfront—case in point Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. Generally, VoIP is recognized only as...

ACAMS Today

The Magazine for Career-minded Professionals in the Anti-Money Laundering Field

Matthew S. Axelrod on the Critical Importance of Export Controls

AFC Developments Addressed at the Assembly Hollywood

David Mortlock on Sanctions Enforcement and Asset Recovery

Europe’s PEP List Debate

Russian Sanctions: Hitting the Target or Missing the Mark?

The Missing Pieces in Financial Crime Investigations

September – November 2015

Abbas Bou Diab, CAMS—Doha, Qatar

Virtual Currencies in the Money Laundering Cycle

Secretary Abdul Hafiz Mansour, CAMS: Working Toward a Greater Mission

For the Love of the Game

Diversity, Expertise and Strategic Counseling

Timothy J. Delaney: Cooperation and Information Sharing

Conflict and Uncertainty: Due Diligence Challenges for Marijuana-Related Businesses

Suspected Breach of the Banking Act by Chen XX et al of Company A

Lindy Thomas: The Wonderful World of Enterprise Members

Dial-In and Cash Out: VoIP Technology and Associated Risks