A Conversation with Don Fort
In this episode of AML Conversations, John Byrne, Executive VP at AML RightSource sits down with Don Fort, recently retired Chief of the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation division. John and Don discuss his nearly 30-year career and: how tax enforcement has changed, how trends in criminal activity have changed, and how IRS-CI has responded to these changes.
The Antiquities Coalition Financial Crimes Task Force: What Do the Recomendations mean for Various Stakeholders?
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 Financial Institutions, Museums, Law Enforcement, and other Stakeholders. You can read the Task Force Report here.
AML RightSource: Looking Forward with a New Partner
In this episode of AML Conversations, John Byrne, Executive VP sits down with Frank Ewing, CEO, both of AML RightSource and Will Hausberg, Managing Director at Gridiron Capital to discuss their shared vision for AML RightSource following the investment in the company by Gridiron. During the conversation, Frank and Will explore the possibilities for continuing growth for AML RightSource, in geographies and clients served and in service offerings.
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.
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.
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.
