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All Things Investigation: Due Diligence and Drama: A Deep Dive into Art World with Daniel Weiner
FCPA Compliance Report: Navigating the Complexities of FTO Designations and Compliance in Mexico and Latin America
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 50 - Hidden in Plain Sight: How Kleptocrats Exploit U.S. Financial Systems
Episode 343 -- TD Bank Agrees to Pay Over $3 Billion for Systemic Violations of Bank Secrecy Act and Money Laundering Violations
Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 56 - The Intersection of Financial Crime and Cryptocurrencies with Chengyi Ong
Digital Planning Podcast Episode: Estate Planning and the Corporate Transparency Act
Season 2 - Episode 2 - A Whistleblowers Nightmare: The Uncovering of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad Scandal
Guidepost in Motion EP24: State of Compliance with Alixandra Smith Part 1
RICO Conduct (18 U.S.C. §§ 1962(a-d)) - RICO Report Podcast
The Justice Insiders: Largest Bitcoin Seizure in DOJ History – Crypto Can Be Traced!
Integrity Matters: AML Trends for 2022
Anatomy of a Successful Motion to Dismiss in RICO Case
Anti-Money Laundering Act Priorities Released: Takeaways for Companies
BSA, OFAC, KYC, and CIP – What do they mean to me? [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 29]
Argentina: A Look at the Case of Lázaro Báez - Laundering the Proceeds of Corruption and Tax Fraud
Cryptocurrency: Wild West or Wall Street? [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 22]
Episode 117 -- FCPA Update: Samsung FCPA Settlement; Braskem Former CEO Indicted; Transport CEO Convicted after Trial
Episode 116 -- Alstom Executive Convicted of FCPA and Money Laundering Offenses
Assessing Your Money Laundering Risk with Jennifer McEntire
On March 11, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) requiring all money services businesses (MSBs) operating within 30 specified ZIP codes near the U.S.-Mexico border...more
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published an updated version of its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) standards after the February FATF Plenary approved changes to Recommendation 1...more
The Wolfsberg Group has published FAQs on defining digital assets. The FAQs propose definitions to be used by financial institutions, policymakers, supervisors and regulators to understand the characteristics of digital...more
The Singapore Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters Act 2024 (the “Act”), which came into effect at the end of 2024, concluded a year of legislative developments in Singapore that were aimed at strengthening the country’s...more
The advent and rise of cryptocurrency have been a disruptor to the traditional currency system. Even outside the virtual aspect of the currency, the concept is novel due to its accessibility and the level of anonymity...more
The UAE has continued to implement significant legislative and structural reforms during 2024 in areas including financial crime compliance, whistleblowing, and virtual assets regulation. These improvements demonstrate the...more
Amendments to the Cayman Islands Proceeds of Crime Act came into effect on 2 January 2025 and include revisions to the suspicious activity report (SAR) process to the Financial Reporting Authority (FRA). In addition to a...more
The UAE announced a new ‘National Strategy for Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing for 2024 – 2027’ (the National Strategy) in September 2024. This will affect not only UAE...more
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the federal banking agencies recently published the long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking for the anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism...more
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week...more
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has published a two-page reference guide (“Guide”) comparing the requirements for reporting beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) to FinCEN under the Corporate...more
As we previously blogged, a Florida law (Fla. Stat. § 655.0323, entitled “Unsafe and unsound practices”) which became effective July 1, 2024 prohibits federal and state depository institutions conducting business in the state...more
As discussed here, on June 28, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed significant amendments to the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism...more
FinCEN’s recent preliminary rulemaking aims to enhance and modernize regulations with requirements and priorities that affect a broad range of “financial institutions” across industries—but lacks concrete guidance on...more
Das Europäische Parlament hat am 24. April 2024 ein neues Gesetzespaket zur Geldwäschebekämpfung verabschiedet, welches das Instrumentarium der EU zur Bekämpfung von Geldwäsche und Terrorismusfinanzierung stärken soll....more
On February 16, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a proposed rule addressing “Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers.” The proposed rule would, among other...more
To crack down on money-laundering in the U.S. residential real estate market, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has proposed new reporting requirements for certain real estate transactions. Specifically, the...more
Cryptocurrency, with its anonymity and decentralization, has revolutionized financial transactions. However, it has also opened doors for illicit activities, such as terrorist financing. Below we explore the role of...more
The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) is a new federal law enacted in 2021 to combat money laundering, terrorism, tax fraud and other illegal activities. Starting January 1, 2024, the CTA will require a substantial...more
This week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued the much-anticipated final rule (“Final Rule”) under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) regarding access to beneficial ownership information (“BOI”)...more
On October 13, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed Assembly Bill 39 (Digital Financial Assets Law). This new law broadly empowers the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to govern...more
Occurrences of de-banking have reportedly been increasing over the last decade1 as financial institutions seek to adapt to a changing regulatory and financial landscape. However taking such steps poses risks to financial...more
As part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, there are two new 'pay-away' exceptions to the need for a firm in the regulated sector to file a Defence against Money Laundering - Previously a firm in...more
On July 28th, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), reintroduced the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act (the “Act”), legislation aimed at closing...more
Although the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA”) was adopted in 2021, implementation has been delayed while the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) established regulations. The deadline,...more