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Wolfsberg Group issues statement on effective monitoring for suspicious activity
The Group does not believe that the value being derived from the (constantly increasing) volume of SARs/STRs is contributing proportionately to effective outcomes in the fight against financial crime.
FATF issues call to action for high-risk jurisdictions such as DPRK, Iran and Myanmar
Focuses on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Iran, as well as Myanmar.
FATF pledges to investigate OCCRP findings on UAE which revealed that convicted criminals, fugitives, and sanctioned individuals own property in Dubai
The FATF removed the UAE from its list of countries with insufficient measures against ML and terrorism financing. However, the publication of the Dubai unlocked investigation in May has raised questions about this decision. FATF officials have stated that they will review the journalistic investigation and consider its findings when reassessing the UAE’s AML efforts…
Wolfsberg Group issues statement on effective monitoring for suspicious activity
The Group does not believe that the value being derived from the (constantly increasing) volume of SARs/STRs is contributing proportionately to effective outcomes in the fight against financial crime.
FATF launches a transformative e-book titled “Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in the Fight Against Financial Crime” to inspire the next generation of female leaders
Its goal is to connect accomplished mentors with aspiring professionals, fostering a dynamic exchange of knowledge and perspectives to enhance global financial crime prevention efforts. The e-book features insightful stories from experienced leaders in the FATF and its Global Network…
UNODC publishes report on the impact of transnational organised crime on stability and development in the Sahel
Considers the impacts of transnational organised crime on: peace and security; human rights; governance and rule of law; and sustainable development. The six illicit market examined within this report are: trafficking in drugs, fuel, gold, firearms, medical products, and smuggling of migrants.
The 6th FATF Plenary chaired by President T. Raja Kumar will take place in Singapore on 26-28 June and will conclude FATF Week which starts on 23 June
Delegates will discuss key issues including modifications to its assessment methodology to reflect revisions to the FATF Standards in order to further enhance asset recovery and international co-operation frameworks and more effectively deprive criminals of the proceeds of crime. They will also discuss prioritisation criteria for reviewing countries with strategic deficiencies in their AML/CFT regimes (i.e., FATF’s “black or grey listing”). Delegates will also discuss the progress made by some jurisdictions identified as presenting a risk to the global financial system, as well as mutual evaluation reports for India and Kuwait.
Wolfsberg Group responds to the UK’s HMT Consultation on the MLRs, addressing how to make CDD more proportionate and effective, and strengthening system coordination
This consultation is part of a broader initiative under the Economic Crime Plan 2023-26. Our response addresses two core themes of the consultation: making customer due diligence more proportionate and effective, and strengthening system coordination. We welcome the opportunity to contribute to these crucial discussions, aiming to increase the effectiveness and proportionality of the regulations for both regulated firms and their customers, thereby supporting the ongoing fight against economic crime….
ICIJ highlights how the IRS went soft on billionaires and corporate tax cheats
Newly obtained data shows the IRS division that audits corporations and the ultrarich flagged no more than 22 possible tax crimes over the past five years — roughly 40 times fewer criminal referrals than from the unit covering small businesses…
The World Bank has debarred Marseille for Engineering & Trading S.A.L. offshore for allegedly offering improper payments
Marseille will be excluded from World Bank-financed operations and projects during the debarment period due to its misconduct and compliance obligations. The company will implement an integrity compliance program and cooperate with World Bank investigators…
Global Initiative releases report on ‘Measuring the scope and scale of wildlife crime’
FINCEN to issue its year in review for fiscal year 2023
FinCEN released its year in review for Fiscal Year 2023, providing insights into the collection and use of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data, its efforts to support law enforcement and national security agencies, and its analysis for alerts, trend analyses, and regulatory actions, in line with Section 6201 of the AML Act of 2020…