Tag Archives: equivalence

The lighter way to do AML

Working as I do primarily in UK-ish jurisdictions – Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, etc. – I tend to assume that most AML regimes are much of a muchness.  (There is of course the notable exception of the US, … Continue reading

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To avoid investigation, follow your bank’s advice

I have a particularly buzzy bee in my bonnet about tax evasion.  I know that many people disagree with me, but it’s my blog so here goes.  I think it is an evil crime – not least because it is … Continue reading

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Something’s smelling rank around here

We all love rankings and league tables, don’t we?  Top ten this and five biggest that – we can’t resist.  And the world of money laundering is no different.  Pity the poor MLRO, looking for ways to apply a fair … Continue reading

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The dangers of equivalence

I work regularly in seven jurisdictions, all of which have AML legislation based on the UK (well, I suppose the EU) model.  An accepted part of this model is the notion of equivalence, i.e. there are certain jurisdictions whose AML … Continue reading

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