Are All Charities High Risk Customers?
Are all charities high risk customers? This is an important question when thinking about de-risking and access to financial services.
Financial Crimes Compliance in the FinTech Space
In this episode of AML Conversations, AML RightSource Executive Vice President John Byrne sits down with Melissa Strait, Global Head of Financial Crimes at Stripe, Inc. to discuss the challenges in financial crimes compliance faced by FinTechs. During their chat they explore some of the differences between compliance by traditional financial institutions and financial technology providers based on how products and services are delivered and how each is regulated. John and Melissa also explore her professional journey and identify some ideas for other women in the financial crimes community.
Why is De-risking a Problem?
In this installment of AML Voices, John Byrne, AML RightSource Executive Vice President, Andrea Hall, Policy Counsel at the Charity & Security Network and Rick Small, Executive Vice President, Director Financial Crimes at Truist Bank examine de-risking; they discuss why the process presents significant problems for NGOs and non-profit organizations which collect funds in the US to support their work in conflict zones around the globe.
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.
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.
