There’s a Perfectly Reasonable Explanation for That
In this episode of Financial Crimes – Dirty Money Stories, Executive Vice President John Byrne of AML RightSource and Jay Nanavati, Partner at Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP, discuss recent white-collar crime cases and the importance of the confidentiality of SARs.
The Life and Legacy of Elmer Irey
In this episode of AML Conversations, John Byrne, Executive Vice President at AML RightSource, sits down with Paul Camacho, for an in-depth discussion about the life and legacy of Elmer Irey, the first Chief of IRS Criminal Investigations. John and Paul chat about how Irey created the unit, which invented forensic accounting, and aggressively pursued tax evaders and corruption in the United States.
Between COVID & Compliance – The Current Highs and Lows of the Dope Industry
The decriminalization of marijuana has been gathering increased momentum in recent years. At least 35 US states currently allow the use of marijuana in one way or another (recreational, medicinal, or both). Driven by exceptional demand and growing support for legalization, the legal cannabis industry was valued at $13.2 billion in 2019. Investors poured close to $120 billion into marijuana-related businesses (MRBs) that year, as forecasts predicted a compound annual growth rate of 21% extending to 2022 and beyond.
AMLA: Antiquities vs. Art
In this installment of AML Voices, John Byrne, AML RightSource Executive Vice President, talks with Terry Pesce, President and CEO of Terry Pesce & Co LLC, and Maria Filipakis, and David Brown Managing Partners at the Topside Group; all serve as Senior Advisors at AML RightSource, about the provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. They discuss the provisions relating to the sale of antiquities and the sales of art and these two areas are treated differently under the Act.
Banks Face Tough Battle Against Crypto Money Launderers
Bank bosses can no longer bury their heads in the sand. Virtual currencies such as Bitcoin are becoming mainstream and many traditional banking customers are transacting with cryptocurrency exchanges. The institutions must ensure robust anti-money laundering (AML) and counterterrorist financing (CTF) regimes in this area to avoid deep fines and potential jail time for executives.
Virtual Currency: Moving From the Bleeding Edge to Everyday
In this installment of AML Voices, John Byrne, AML RightSource Executive Vice President, talks with Terry Pesce, President and CEO of Terry Pesce & Co LLC, and Maria Filipakis, and David Brown Managing Partners at the Topside Group; all serve as Senior Advisors at AML RightSource, about growth in the adoption of virtual currency in the general economy. They discuss the various ways that mainstream commerce and investment markets are viewing these evolving products.
Banking in Turbulent Times: Addressing Financial Access, Inclusion and Community Challenges
John Byrne, Executive VP at AML RightSource sits down to talk with Richard Harvey, compliance veteran and current EVP, General Counsel & Director of Consumer Compliance, about the model developed by Beneficial State Bank. The Bank, and its partner foundation, work with nonprofit organizations and strive to be a “values-based bank.” This conversation will focus on their success and how they measure positive community impact.
The Rise of Adverse Media Screening in KYC, AML and CDD
In highly regulated industries, the need for enhanced due diligence (EDD) on customers and counterparties has never been so necessary. In the case of tier one banks and other large financial institutions (FIs), compliance protocols can differ between jurisdictions managed by national regulatory bodies, which makes adherence all the more difficult.
More Updates to the FFIEC Exam Manual
In this installment of AML Voices, John Byrne, AML RightSource Executive Vice President, talks with Terry Pesce, President and CEO of Terry Pesce & Co LLC, and Maria Filipakis, Managing Partner at the Topside Group; both serve as Senior Advisors at AML RightSource, discuss the recent changes made to the FFIEC Examination Manual. They focus on the areas covered by changes and how state regulators use this federal resource.
