Tag Archives: source of funds

Wimples and wagers

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

In recent AML training I have found myself talking more and more about the “CDD jigsaw”.  As with all jigsaws, the CDD version involves gathering lots of little bits of information – some of which might seem indecipherable or unrelated … Continue reading →

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The devil in the detail

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

I had an interesting phone call with a compliance officer the other day – she will recognise herself in this description.  We were talking about a possible suspicion, and I was impressed by both her attention to detail and her … 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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Do as I say

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

I’m going to do to you what is often done to me: I am going to tell you my own anti AML story.  Actually, it’s an anti anti AML story – you’ll see. In deference to the diktats of the … Continue reading →

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The test of time

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

During some AML training last week, someone asked me a question that I am regularly asked, and – despite this (you’d think I’d learn) – I still don’t have a good answer to it.  In short, they wanted to know … Continue reading →

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