Tag Archive for money-laundering

Central Asia – Part II AML/CTF Regimes

August 6, 2011

Central Asia remains a high risk region for terrorism financing and money-laundering, while looming terrorism threats make the need for cohesive AML and CTF policies all the more important.

An overview of crime and terrorism in Central Asia

February 1, 2011

As Central Asia’s relevance in geopolitical terms increases, there are still a number of threats facing the country from money laundering, political corruption and terrorism.

WEF’s Global Risks 2011: New Risk Clusters in Focus

January 23, 2011

In the lead-up to its annual meeting at Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum (WEF) issued the report Global Risks 2011. The report is set in the context of the WEF’s new platform, the Risk Response Network. The organization’s proclaimed objective to translate analysis into the development of practical solutions for the planet’s future, gives…

The Nexus between financial crime, money laundering and terrorist financing: The Raj Rajaratnam case

November 2, 2010

The case of Sri Lankan entrepreneur, Raj Rajaratnam, highlights how sophisticated financial crime, money laundering and terrorist financing activities can be intrinsically linked.

The East African Community (EAC): Managing the Risk of Crime

November 2, 2010

With the establishment of a common market between members of the Eastern African Community, there are many opportunities for financial crime, which will only be tackled once strong institutions and enforcement is installed.

Organized crime in a borderless Europe: The case of Romania

November 2, 2010

With the European Union becoming increasingly diverse and borders becoming increasingly irrelevant, exposure from organised crime and money laundering from across the continent is increased.

The Third EU AML Directive

November 2, 2010

As a result of the financial crisis, the importance of effectively combating financial crime has once again been catapulted to the top of the international political agenda.

Beneficial Ownership and Offshore Structures: A Liechtenstein Case Study

November 2, 2010

The article presents some of the key AML issues associated with beneficial ownership focusing on offshore structures.

Liechtenstein Moves towards modernizing its AML Regime

November 2, 2010

The article assesses Liechtenstein’s AML regime and the the country’s endeavors to improve existing legislation and to implement best practice standards.

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