Tag Archives: legislation

Chaos theory?

Posted on December 3, 2018 by

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 →

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The tarnish on golden visas

Posted on November 28, 2018 by

I have mentioned before the concept of “golden visas” and passports-for-sale.  In today’s politically uncertain world they are becoming ever more popular, and last month Transparency International published a report called “European Getaway: Inside the Murky World of Golden Visas”.  … Continue reading →

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Interesting times

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

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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Back to school for AML

Posted on November 9, 2018 by

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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Once more with conviction

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

Every few months I indulge myself in a little daydream of doing a PhD in criminology.  Like all good daydreams, it’s rich in lovely feelings – imagine sitting in the library all day, thinking deep thoughts about money laundering, breaking … Continue reading →

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Is that wig made of wool or wolf?

Posted on September 24, 2018 by

A phrase I use quite often in training is, “You’d think so, wouldn’t you?”.  As in, “If the payment is coming to us from another regulated bank, won’t they have done all the checks?”  Or, “Given that CDD checks have … Continue reading →

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Made to measure

Posted on August 17, 2018 by

About once a year I will say in a dreamy voice, “Perhaps I should do a PhD in criminology…”.  I love the idea of spending months in the library as I craft my thesis, and then becoming the first-ever Dr … Continue reading →

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It’s coming home – if we pay its fare

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

No doubt you are all – well, my English and Croatian readers at least – dusting off your scarves and vocal cords for tonight’s match.  (Personally, I am speaking at a literary event in a local village – we’re not … Continue reading →

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Minnows and whales

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

At the end of June 2018, the Attorney General of British Columbia held a press conference to launch a report into his province’s gambling industry and its possible facilitation of money laundering.  Any uncertainty on the matter was removed pretty … Continue reading →

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Source for the goose

Posted on June 1, 2018 by

I am about to shut down for a fortnight’s holiday – my next blog post will be on Monday 18 June – but I thought I would like to leave you with a clever idea to mull.  No, it’s not … Continue reading →

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