AML Conversations: Chip Poncy - The Upgraded US FATF Status
Welcome back to another episode of AML Conversations. With the recent upgrade to the US evaluation by FATF because of the 2018 CDD rule, there has been a debate on the appropriateness of the rating given other areas of concern. Today, John Byrne and Chip Poncy, former FATF lead from the US, discuss the criticism, and Chip offers insight into FATF, their processes and where the US stacks up with their counterparts.
The State of AML Practices in 2020 eBook
Where are things in the AML compliance space going? As regulatory expectations change, Congress flirts with statutory reform, and new technologies emerge, the AML compliance landscape has never been so dynamic. With today's uncertain and ever-changing space, it's worth wondering: How will AML compliance evolve in the future?
AML Conversations: The Digital Age and the Challenges of De-risking
In this episode of AML Conversations, John Byrne sits down with Amit Sharma, CEO of Finclusive to discuss the global problem of financial access from the standpoint of using technology as a tool to give support to the underbanked and underserved. The two review the strategies of tackling access limitations as well as a project (The Rulebook) that will be a welcomed tool for those looking for enhanced compliance advice.
Cuban and Venezuelan Sanctions with Marilu Jimenez and Andy Fernandez
Marilu Jimenez of FINCAdvisors sits down with Andy Fernandez, partner at Holland & Knight and a leading expert in sanctions compliance. They discuss the sanctions regime and its increasingly complex nature, as well as the recent guidance OFAC issued in the summer on culture.
AML RightSource Announces Addition of New Office Space to Support Expansion and Growth
To support company growth, AML RightSource recently designed and opened an office in Highland Hills, OH. The newly renovated 43,602 square foot space encompasses an entire floor and will accommodate more than 250 employees. The updated floor plan provides an environment for collaboration among employees, flexible conference and training space, and secure work spaces to support client outsourced services. The Company now has 7 offices in the United States and Canada.
AML Conversations: Iranian Sanctions – Tim White
In this edition of AML Conversations, we’re looking at the economic sanctions imposed on Iran. The US Government has used economic sanctions for over 200 years to exert pressure on foreign countries and others to implement its foreign policies. In recent times, the US has used sanctions against numerous foreign governments, including Iran, North Korea and Venezuela.
AML RightSource Names Paul Linehan President
CLEVELAND, Ohio – February 10, 2020 – AML RightSource, a leading firm focused on fighting financial crime for its clients and the world, today announced that Paul Linehan, has returned to the Company as President, effective January 1, 2020. In this position Linehan will report to Frank Ewing, CEO, AML RightSource.
AML Conversations: James W. Foley Foundation
In this edition of AML Conversations, John Byrne sits down with Thomas Durkin, the Education Program Director of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation. Tom takes you through an emotional discussion of the impact his friend and photojournalist, Jim Foley, has had on hostage advocacy and the security needs of journalists everywhere. In 2014, Jim was captured and later murdered by ISIS. Jim’s death prompted the creation of the Foundation whose vision is that all American hostages will return home and conflict journalists who bring truth to light, like Jim, will be protected.
AML Conversations: Andy Price – AML Challenges for Credit Unions Worldwide
In this edition of AML Conversations, John Byrne, Vice Chairman at AML RightSource sits down with Andy Price of World Council of Credit Unions on AML challenges for credit unions worldwide particularly as it applies to financial inclusion.
