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An uncommon event

I recently celebrated a landmark birthday, and over the past year I have been reflecting on, and considering the future direction of, my career.  Don’t panic: I am still obsessed with, dedicated to and fascinated by money laundering, but I have … Continue reading

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Big thanks to big professional firms

I am in the throes of preparing both a presentation that I am giving in Luxembourg next month (you can read all about it here), and my latest workshop for experienced MLROs (Gala Premiere in Guernsey in June).  Both require … Continue reading

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Better late than corrupt

Some of my more dedicated readers may remember that about a year ago I was working myself up into a fizz of anticipation, as I was invited to a conference in Brussels on 15 March 2013 at which the EU … Continue reading

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My AML review of 2013

The end of the year is traditionally a time for pause and reflection, for looking back and assessing whether it has been a good year or a bad.  So what have been my AML high spots in 2013? It started … Continue reading

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AML fatigue

I am in Guernsey this week – and it’s not wall-to-wall sunshine like on “Island Hospital”, I can tell you.  But I am here for the reason that makes me happiest: to talk to lots of lovely people about money … Continue reading

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An awfully big European adventure – part 5

All this week I have been regaling you breathlessly with my reports from last Friday’s EU conference on AML/CFT and the Fourth Money Laundering Directive.  And a few of you have been in touch to ask why I haven’t talked … Continue reading

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An awfully big European adventure – part 4

When I signed up to attend last Friday’s conference on AML/CFT and the Fourth Money Laundering Directive, I was unsure about the purpose of the conference in the process of getting MLD4 onto the books.  What we do know is … Continue reading

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An awfully big European adventure – part 3

This week I have been telling you all about my visit to Brussels last week, and my excited attendance at an EU conference on AML/CFT and especially MLD4 (the Fourth Money Laundering Directive).  As at any such gathering, the speakers … Continue reading

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Back to the mothership

I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it – well, not for much longer.  As you read this, I am making my way to Brussels – to attend a conference at the European Commission!  Those of you who know … Continue reading

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Is there a World CrimExpo?

Trade fairs are rather on my mind at the moment; my husband went to a bike one last week, my neighbour went to an education one, a friend went to a lingerie one in Paris (steady now) and several of … Continue reading

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