AML Voices: Human Trafficking: The Risk Profile of the Hospitality Sector
Our expert panel discusses interconnection of the hospitality sector and human trafficking. They look at the discrepancy between what the hospitality sectors says it is doing to combat trafficking and what is happening. They also identify hot spots for trafficking through hotels and motels and look at the increasing anonymization of the reservation and payment processes in the sector.
AML Conversations: FATF Guidance on Risk-Based Approach to Virtual Assets and Providers
John Byrne sits down with Jeffrey Alberts of Pryor Cashman LLP and Ari Redbord of TRM Labs to discuss the latest guidance from the Financial Action Task Force about a risk-based approach to virtual assets and virtual asset service providers. They discuss the importance of the definitions in the guidelines, how the proliferation of virtual assets is impacting the risk landscape, and how the guidance will impact participants in the virtual asset space. Read this article Ari Redbord recently published for further information on crypto compliance - https://www.acamstoday.org/crypto-compliance-2021-an-excellent-adventure/.
AML Voices: SARs – Including the Evidence
Our expert panel discusses some of the subtle elements of information to be included in the Suspicious Activity Report narratives. They look at how certain types of data are particularly valuable for law enforcement investigations.
AML Voices: Human Trafficking: What Happened in 2021?
Our expert panel discusses key developments in 2021 in the fight against human trafficking. They look at US government initiatives in the space, including the use of economic sanctions, support for victims, and the impact of virtual currencies on trafficking, among other changes.
AML Conversations: The Ramifications of the January 6th 2021 Attacks
Former FBI TFOS Director Dennis Lormel discusses the ramifications of the January 6th 2021 attacks on the US Capital on society and the AML community. Dennis covers the financial warning signs to the radicalization that leads to domestic terrorism.
AML Voices: Does Law Enforcement Understand the Transactions?
Our expert panel discusses the gap in the knowledge of law enforcement investigators about how financial transactions and financial services companies work. They look at ways that financial services providers can work with law enforcement, understand what they are seeing, and what information is available to assist and improve their investigations.
AML Voices: Investigations – Communication is Key
Our expert panel discusses how improving communication within financial service companies, within law enforcement agencies and between the two groups is critical to maximizing investigations.
