FinCEN Advisory on Human Trafficking
This week, Executive Vice President John Byrne, and Creative Director Elliot Berman of the AML RightSource staff to talk about the new Supplemental Advisory that FinCEN issued on identifying and reporting human trafficking. John and Elliot discuss who in FIs should be aware of the new guidance and some of the key points made in the issuance.
Will This Lead to a Needed Change to the SAR Infrastructure?
Dr. Gary Shiffman, CEO of Giant Oak, discusses the recent explosive stories of the leaked SAR documents with AML RightSource Executive VP John Byrne. Shiffman argues for an overhaul of how suspicious activity reports are filed, reviewed and eventually investigated. Join us for a candid discussion of the most essential elements of the AML “toolbox” and what could lead to a more focused and efficient approach to catching financial criminals.
FATF: A New Look at the Global Network Assessment Process
In this installment of AML Voices, John Byrne, Vice Chairman, Sarah Runge from Credit Suisse and Chip Poncy from K2 FIN discuss the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) changes to its Global Network Assessment Process and how the addition of effectiveness to the process will impact you BSA/AML compliance program.
Do You Know Your Company's Cryptocurrency Risk?
In this episode of AML Conversations, Chuck Taylor, Executive VP, and Head of Financial Crimes Advisory at AML RightSource sits down with Steve Ryan, Chief Operating Officer/Co-Founder of CipherTrace to discuss the ongoing risks and exposures related to Crypto for Financial Institutions. They examine the full extent of the vulnerability of most FIs to Crypto and why many of the methods they use for detecting Crypto risk are ineffective. Chuck and Steve also explore the probability of a Financial Institution being impacted by malicious Crypto activities, the various ways in which these actions are taken, and what FIs can to better prepare and protect themselves.
Flows of Illegal Funds Magnify Inequality
This week, Executive Vice President John Byrne, and Creative Director Elliot Berman of the AML RightSource staff discuss a blog post on the website of Transparency International about the rise of corruption during the pandemic and its impact on inequality. John and Elliot examine the premise of the post that flows of illicit funds increase inequality in economies and societies.
The Antiquities Coalition Financial Crimes Task Force: What will the recommendations mean to the Art Industry?
The Antiquities Coalition’s Financial Crimes Task Force has issued its report about the use of art to launder money and pay for illegal activity. In this installment of AML Voices, members of the Task Force discuss what the recommendations will mean for the US art market and what actions participants in the market may need to take if the recommendations become law. The US art market represents $28.3 billion of commerce that has no anti-money laundering regulations. The Task Force is composed of members from the art, financial, and legal communities, and includes former law enforcement and government officials. You can read the Task Force Report here.
For the 2nd straight year, AML RightSource Joins the Inc. 5000 list, Ranking No. 1393 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 319%
CLEVELAND, October 5, 2020 – Inc. magazine revealed that AML RightSource is No. 1393 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, No. 75 in the Financial Services space, and No. 30 in the state of Ohio. The Inc. 5000 list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies in the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
How Financial Crimes Advisory Can Help You
In this edition of AML Conversations, AML RightSource Vice Chairman John Byrne sits down with Chuck Taylor, EVP and Head of the Financial Crimes Advisory practice at AML RightSource and his team of consultants to discuss the talents and services they bring to assisting clients with their BSA/AML compliance programs and AML strategies.
