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When I'm not writing this blog, I'm doing AML training, writing, research and advice. Obsessed? Hell, yeah! To find out more, have a look at my website.“Faith, Hope and Trickery” – the fifth Sam Plank novel
New piggy in the sty! This one is for UK estate agents
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Recent posts
Collection of columns: “Susan in the City: The Cambridge News Years”
“Portraits of Pretence” – the fourth Sam Plank novel
Sam speaks! New audiobook of “Fatal Forgery”
“Worm in the Blossom” – the third Sam Plank novel
AML for NEDs in five editions: Guernsey, Isle of Man, International, Jersey and UK
AML books for UK staff
AML books for Guernsey staff
AML books for Jersey staff
AML books for Gibraltar staff
“The Man in the Canary Waistcoat” – the second Sam Plank novel
“Fatal Forgery” – the first Sam Plank novel
Edward’s adventures now out in 6-part e-format
Another good read
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Tag Archives: government
The Brexit bonanza for baddies
You have probably guessed from recent tear-stained posts that I am not a fan of Brexit. Having lived an international life surrounded – very happily – by people from all over the world, I rear up at the thought of … Continue reading
Adding some blacking to the UK pot
Any crime that generates money can lead to money laundering, but one of the biggies – and one of the most worrying for governments, with its reputational implications – is corruption. We tend of think of high-level, regime-toppling corruption (naming … Continue reading
Officer politics
One of my main arenas of AML activity is Guernsey, and life there is pretty exciting at the moment with the imminent arrival of new AML legislation and guidance – both already published and coming into force on 31 March … Continue reading
On the campaign trail
Recently I was asked to provide some text to be considered for inclusion in an AML awareness campaign – I’m not sure yet whether my contribution has been accepted but I will let you know. I was therefore already thinking … Continue reading
Posted in AML, Money laundering, Training
Tagged AML, communication, financial crime, government, money laundering, training, white collar crime, writing
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Taking task forces to task
May I be honest with you? I have worked alone for more than twenty years and I like it, I really do. As an only child I became used to not having to compromise, and I also have a visceral … Continue reading
Posted in AML, Money laundering
Tagged AML, communication, Economic Crime Strategic Board, financial crime, government, HM Treasury, Home Office, money laundering, research, SARs, task force
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The award no-one wants
As you know, we are deep in awards season. (Is anyone else baffled by the all-conquering success of “The Favourite”? I like Olivia Colman as much as anyone, and the film is certainly entertaining and lovely to look at, but … Continue reading
The concept of anonymous publication
We all have a talent, and mine is words. I love reading and writing them, my spelling is pretty crash-hot, and if I am trying to remember something, I tend to see it as a word, e.g. “I’ve forgotten his … Continue reading
Chaos theory?
Regular readers will know that I do a lot of work in Guernsey, and that in general I am a supporter of that jurisdiction’s approach to AML. However, one issue on which we – Guernsey and I – have long … Continue reading
Posted in AML, Legislation, Money laundering
Tagged AML, due diligence, financial crime, government, Guernsey, legislation, PEP, risk-based approach
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Interesting times
I like AML legislation as much as the next person – perhaps more, unless that person is an MLRO. If there’s updated AML legislation on the horizon I really look forward to it, and I’ve been on tenterhooks for about … Continue reading
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Tagged AML, communication, financial crime, government, Guernsey, guidance, legislation, money laundering, publications, training
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Back to school for AML
British public schools have a lot to answer for – David Cameron, BoJo, Michael Gove, rugby – but to this list we can now add money laundering. I don’t want to claim any glory (well, maybe just a bit) but … Continue reading
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Tagged AML, due diligence, financial crime, government, High Value Dealer, legislation, money laundering, proceeds of crime, suspicion, tax evasion
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