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21 March 2019

What are the 6 benefits of studying for an ICA qualification?

Whether you’re new to the industry or taking the next step in your career, it’s important to choose the best compliance training possible. We have put together the top benefits of studying for an ICA qualification & advancing your career.....More

Words by Holly Whitehead

13 March 2019

Understanding complex company structures – solving the puzzle

When it comes to customer due diligence (CDD) - what challenges do AML professionals in financial institutions face?....More

Words by Simone Jones

4 March 2019

How many languages does a financial crime professional need to speak?

Virtual currencies, cybercrime and Trumponomics, to name just a few, present interesting dilemmas: to what extent should we be conversant in these areas in order to fully understand the financial crime risks associated with them?....More

Words by Ruth Hutchinson

19 February 2019

10 year challenge – Middle East and North Africa

Ten years ago, the Middle East was a different place to the one that we see today. But it has not only changed aesthetically: the regulatory progress in the region’s financial sector has been equally discernable.....More

Words by Jason Morris

15 February 2019

5 ways to help establish a fraud-averse environment

When correctly motivated, employees remain honest and become the most effective frontline defence against the fraudster. Employees become motivated when they believe that:....More

Words by Holly Whitehead

11 February 2019

Which ICA qualification is right for me?

This is the question I get asked the most. With ICA Briefing Sessions in full swing at the moment, it seemed like it was worth addressing. So what do I tell you? Essentially, there are two main pieces of advice I normally focus on when discussing ICA qualifications....More

Words by Dave Robson

6 February 2019

Skills and Attributes of a Compliance Officer

Have you ever wondered which skills and attributes are useful when working in anti money laundering (AML)? If you currently work in AML, have you considered how your own skills measure up? Here’s a quick look at some of the skills and attributes that a compliance professional may need....More

Words by Jason Morris

30 January 2019

Corruption Perceptions Index – do movements in the middle also reflect the regulatory environment?

The new Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has been released and you can see the results here. The Index is used in many financial crime models and is a highly regarded tool for geographic risk insight.....More

Words by Dave Robson

29 January 2019

The UK’s anti money laundering regime – A time for celebration?

Mutual evaluations from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) are big news within the anti money laundering (AML) community; its peer reviews provide insight into the AML framework of a country, the key risks that it faces and how those risks are managed.....More

Words by Simone Jones

23 January 2019

Skills and Attributes of an AML Professional

Have you ever wondered which skills and attributes are useful when working in anti money laundering (AML)? If you currently work in AML, have you considered how your own skills measure up? Here’s a quick look at some of the skills and attributes that an AML professional may need....More

Words by Simone Jones

17 January 2019

South America: can a continent conquer corruption in 2019?

US politics inevitably tends to attract greater scrutiny than anywhere else in the Americas. Regrettably, this often obscures that which is unfolding in the southern half of the continent, where very interesting – often odd, sometimes distressing – events are taking place. Last year was a case in point.....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

7 January 2019

10 ways to instil a culture of compliance

Despite significant investment in compliance, we still see incidents where things go wrong. In many cases the root cause is the wrong culture and values. How do you drive the right culture across your organisation? How do you ensure everyone is accountable for compliance matters? Below we provide some tips to help support a successful compliance ‘change programme’.....More

Words by Duff & Phelps

17 December 2018

Top 5 fines of 2018: Lessons Learned from Enforcement Action

As Father Christmas prepares his list of who has been naughty or nice, I thought it would be interesting to take look at enforcement action in 2018 from around the world and consider some New Year’s resolutions that compliance professionals may want to make in 2019.....More

Words by Simone Jones

13 December 2018

Navigating the bribery risk this Christmas

Christmas – the season of gifts and giving. Nobody needs reminding that we already hurtling our way full speed towards the Big Day, but for businesses it is the time of year when a useful reminder on the dangers of bribery is required.....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

10 December 2018

Meet an ICA member: Sheila Patel

I am a Senior Compliance professional with extensive skills, knowledge and expertise of the regulatory landscape and systems and controls, gained through 17+ years’ experience within the financial services industry.....More

Words by Meet a Member

3 December 2018

Meet an ICA Member: Paul Byrne

I’m Paul Byrne, MICA and Compliance Manager at RA International in Dubai. I’m also an ICA alumni having studied the ICA International Diploma in Compliance and graduating with a Merit. I’ve been a member of the ICA since 15 September 2015.....More

Words by Meet a Member

26 November 2018

Meet an ICA member: Robert Dagg

I’ve worked in financial services for 30 years across a range of roles in front office and support functions, leading sizeable teams with multiple jurisdiction responsibilities. I joined the ICA two years ago as a Fellow after graduating with a Post Graduate Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance. I’m also a member of the ICA Technical Advisory Board.....More

Words by Meet a Member

20 November 2018

Negative news screening in the fake news era

The Trump administration’s fractured relationship with the US media has prompted much talk on the freedom of the press. Outright hostility towards journalists encourages a cynicism towards the press that clearly chimes with the president’s electoral base, many of whom consider the media nothing but a megaphone for vested interests....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

9 November 2018

Hidden in plain sight – The concealment of beneficial ownership

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published a recent report that looked into the techniques employed by criminals to conceal the ownership and control of illicitly obtained assets by using a combination of layering and direct ownership chains. In many cases the beneficial owner will maintain some level of direct control over a scheme, usually involving a family member or business associate, but it is imperative that they are able to conceal their own identity.....More

Words by Jason Morris

5 November 2018

Guy Fawkes Night: Celebrating counter-terrorism

Guy Fawkes Night celebrates the failure of the Gunpowder Plot to kill King James I at the Palace of Westminster on November 5, 1605. There’s something modern, and therefore something we recognise, in the Gunpower Plot: it featured a small group of fanatics, whose plan was wildly ambitious, violent, and spectacular in its execution....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

1 November 2018

Meet an ICA member: Jonathan Harris-Moss

If I’d been asked earlier in my working life to consider a career in compliance, I might have turned my nose up on the grounds that I was trying to become one of those ‘creative types’, unrestricted by rules. Fast forward several years and here I am in 2018, a fairly new entrant into the governance, risk and compliance (GRC) profession.....More

Words by Meet a Member

30 October 2018

How much do businesses know about competition law?

The CMA and the ICA are collaborating to ensure that together we can #StopCartels....More

Words by Jennifer Trenery

19 October 2018

Meet an ICA member: Anastasia Savvateeva

Anastasia Savvateeva is a former compliance officer for the Compliance & Risk Management department with KPMG France, and now Anti-Financial Crime & AML Compliance Officer for Deutsche Bank France. Originally from the Ukraine, she has been living in Paris for 8 years having grew up and studied in Moscow.....More

Words by Meet a Member

16 October 2018

FATF Reports in Brief: Human Trafficking

In August this year, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published a new report that aims to raise awareness and provide an updated and more precise understanding of the financial flows related to human trafficking.....More

Words by Holly Whitehead

12 October 2018

Who is speaking at the Big Compliance Conversation: Singapore Conference?

Live events, done well, can be unparalleled for learning and professional growth. So who is speaking at the Big Compliance Conversation: Singapore Conference?....More

Words by Jennifer Trenery

10 October 2018

A look at the illicit financial flows from wildlife crime and illegal wildlife trade

On 11–12 October, the UK government is hosting the 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference in London. This conference aims to tackle illegal wildlife trade (IWT) as a serious organised crime.....More

Words by Holly Whitehead

10 October 2018

Mental Health in a Changing World

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. One of the themes this year is ‘mental health in a changing world’.....More

Words by Dave Robson

9 October 2018

Meet an ICA member: James Leake

As the Global Head of Financial Crime Risk Screening for AML, counter terrorist financing, PEPs and adverse media at HSBC in London, James Leake knows a thing or two about compliance. Let's meet James and take on board his sage advice.....More

Words by Meet a Member

28 September 2018

The creeping legalisation of cannabis: compliance lessons from the US ”green rush”

Inconsistent laws, political tension and ambiguous banking regulation. What next?....More

Words by Eversheds Sutherland

24 September 2018

5 ways to become a better influencer

As compliance professionals are becoming increasingly integral advisors to the business, to be competent and impactful in your role ‘influencing’ is a must have skill. But where do you start?....More

Words by Tom Perry

13 September 2018

International news and developments - August 2018

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Words by Jason Morris

6 September 2018

Meet an ICA Member: Muhammad Rizwan Khan

Who are our members and what can we learn from them?....More

Words by Meet a Member

6 September 2018

How to make third-party risk management less painful

Collecting all the information required to manage your compliance programme is not only time consuming but can be costly. So, how exactly do we propose to make this less painful?....More

Words by Dun & Bradstreet

3 September 2018

Financial crime prevention: cleaning up the world

Over the last decade the general public has woken up to the environmental issues affecting the planet. Concerted global efforts are now in place to reduce harm caused by pollution and to cut back on waste. The cost of cleaning up the damage already inflicted is now a central focus of national governments. Below, we look at the cost of financial crime and the incredible impact its prevention could have.....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

28 August 2018

The fundamentals of integrity

Integrity is hard to pin down. We know that some people have it and some people don’t, but in terms of one’s character, true integrity, particularly in adults, is fixed.....More

Words by Jason Morris

20 August 2018

More focus required on professional money launderers

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently produced a report looking at the ways in which individuals and organisations, known as professional money launderers (PMLs), are charging fees or commission for providing a money laundering service to criminals.....More

Words by Jason Morris

13 August 2018

Is your employer investing in your professional development?

'It is better to know how to learn than to know’ – Dr Seuss.....More

Words by Jennifer Trenery

7 August 2018

International news and developments - July 2018

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Words by Simone Jones

6 August 2018

Systemic failures in the betting and gaming sector

The betting and gaming sector has been the recipient of a number of financial penalties over the last eighteen months for a lack of compliance with statutory and regulatory measures....More

Words by David Jenkins Handy

31 July 2018

Getting the measure: the SMCR challenge

David Jackman highlights the challenges associated with efforts to measure whether the SMCR is working....More

Words by inCOMPLIANCE®

24 July 2018

Between the lines: The transformation of the AML landscape

The landscape of financial crime risk has been transformed in recent years with ever-increasing lapses in the anti-money laundering (AML) risk controls of global financial institutions.....More

Words by inCOMPLIANCE®

24 July 2018

Pakistan added to FATF Grey List

The FATF’s International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG) identified four key areas of concern in respect of Pakistan; can these be resolved?....More

Words by Jason Morris

13 July 2018

Are multinationals supporting terrorist financing?

French firm Lafarge, a major producer of cement, construction aggregates and concrete, is the subject of a formal investigation by French authorities over allegations of terrorist financing, violating international sanctions and committing crimes against humanity.....More

Words by Jason Morris

10 July 2018

Given ample opportunities, Canara’s inadequate action led to FCA fine

The £896,100 fine recently imposed on Canara Bank by the FCA is a useful example of the thinking behind penalties issued by the UK regulator.....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

6 July 2018

International news and developments - June 2018

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Words by Jason Morris

2 July 2018

Is the UK going cashless?

A recent Guardian article has found the cashless approach to be increasingly popular, particularly with businesses in the food and drink sector it seems. Where does that leave pounds, shilling and pence?....More

Words by Jason Morris

26 June 2018

Your career, your way: 7 ways to find the right professional qualification

In an environment that changes continually, it’s important to have the right toolkit to perform your duties confidently and competently. As a result of this ever-changing environment, qualifications become an essential part of your career trajectory.....More

Words by Jennifer Trenery

18 June 2018

The World Cup of Corruption: Part 2

The World Cup has got off to an explosive, entertaining start. We follow up our coverage of each team’s first fixture with Part 2 of our World Cup of Corruption, looking at each nation’s ranking on Transparency International’s 2017 Corruption Perceptions Index. Teams included in Part 2 include Sweden, Senegal, South Korea, Panama, Poland and Japan.....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

15 June 2018

How important is company culture?

What is company culture and why does it matter so much?....More

Words by Jason Morris

14 June 2018

The World Cup of Corruption: Part 1

Football itself – and in particular FIFA – has been beset by corruption problems over the last decade. In light of this we thought we would consider each fixture of the tournament through the lens of corruption.....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

8 June 2018

Bitcoin and the ongoing money laundering risk

Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, will continue to challenge the way in which we conduct financial transactions - and ultimately how we tackle the issue of money laundering risk.....More

Words by Jason Morris

8 June 2018

International news and developments - May 2018

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Words by Jason Morris

1 June 2018

With the US out of the Iran deal, the EU considers ‘Blocking Regulation’

In 2015, an agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was drawn up in which Iran agreed to curtail its nuclear activities in return for the lifting of UN, US and EU sanctions.....More

Words by Jason Morris

25 May 2018

The changing face of compliance

In this article, Keeley Fitzsimmons, Training & Development Manager at Broadgate Search, provides an insightful overview of what employers are looking for from Compliance teams.....More

Words by Jennifer Trenery

22 May 2018

Is the sun setting on BOTs tax haven status?

An amendment to the Sanctions and Anti Money Laundering Bill was approved by the British government in May. The headline news from the amendment was that from 2020 British Overseas Territories (BOT) will be obliged to publish the beneficial owner(s) of all registered companies.....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

14 May 2018

With a FATF visit looming, Hong Kong steps up AML/CFT efforts

FATF’s mutual evaluation in Hong Kong later this year will be its first evaluation in the territory since 2007.....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

9 May 2018

International news and developments - April 2018

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Words by Jason Morris

7 May 2018

EU fifth anti money laundering directive (5MLD)

Here’s an insight into some of the changes put forward in this fifth and latest update.....More

Words by Jason Morris

30 April 2018

How high risk is trade finance?

What is trade finance and is it really as high-risk as it is often perceived?....More

Words by Simone Jones

24 April 2018

What does being a member of ICA do for you as a compliance professional?

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Words by Jennifer Trenery

13 April 2018

Are we becoming a cashless society?

Biometric technology, contactless cards and online shopping. Is this the beginning of the end for cash?....More

Words by Jason Morris

11 April 2018

The Financial Conduct Authority publishes 2018/19 business plan

The FCA’s business plan for this year has had to strike a careful balance between the considerable amount of work that is going to be taking place on Brexit, which is already well underway, and their other strategic priorities.....More

Words by Holly Whitehead

6 April 2018

International news and developments - March 2018

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Words by Jason Morris

23 March 2018

Breaking with Tradition: Rethinking Financial Crime Policy Management

In the wake of the Criminal Finances Act 2017, what is the future of financial crime policy management? Within the realm of financial crime policy management, there is an established and traditional approach to responding to legislative evolutions. As required by regulations, the first and fundamental step is the establishment and maintenance of policies, controls and procedures to mitigate and manage risk (UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017).....More

Words by Alan Entwistle

22 March 2018

The RegTech and FinTech Revolution

RegTech is now one of the most talked about innovations in the financial services sector. The added influx of FinTech that has caused the incumbent population of the financial services industry to sit up and take notice. Disruption is a clear and present threat to this community. The revolution is here.....More

Words by Jason Morris

21 March 2018

5 reasons to recertify your ICA Diploma

For the first time, we are delighted to offer our Diploma graduates the opportunity to recertify their qualification in either AML, governance risk and compliance or financial crime prevention.....More

Words by Jennifer Trenery

20 March 2018

Why is it important to know your customer?

Do you ever truly know your customer? And, if you don't does it really matter?....More

Words by Simone Jones

15 March 2018

International news and developments - February 2018

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Words by Jason Morris

6 March 2018

Will an ICA qualification get me a job?

One of the most frequently asked questions is ‘will an ICA qualification get me a job?’. This hardly comes as a surprise.....More

Words by Jennifer Trenery

23 February 2018

The #MeToo Movement: What lessons can we learn in the compliance community?

Over the past months, the world has witnessed a rise of an unprecedented global movement against sexual harassment and assault. It's time to rethink what constitutes a harassment-free workplace environment and revisit your anti-harassment policies, fostering a cultural shift in attitudes to this issue.....More

Words by Vera Cherepanova

13 February 2018

2018: elections, cybercrime, Bitcoin and bribery

Unpredictability is the new normal. What does 2018 hold for our industry?....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

6 February 2018

International news and developments - January 2018

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Words by Jason Morris

6 February 2018

The rise of the unregulated online gambling industry

Should the anti-money laundering (AML) community be concerned at the prevalence of such Bitcoin services, and their open lack of regard to customer due diligence (CDD) controls?....More

Words by Kane Pepi

30 January 2018

5 reasons why your employer should invest in your professional development

Uncertainty in regulated sectors, as well as the proliferation of change, often leaves compliance professionals feeling that they cannot keep apace of these rapid changes.....More

Words by Jennifer Trenery

30 January 2018

The importance of tone from the top and why it should not be underestimated

As firms continue to navigate the labyrinthine minefield of legislation and regulation and claw their way up the evolutionary ladder of compliance with standards that appear to have moving goal posts, ‘tone from the top’ has never been more important.....More

Words by Dawn Fisher

22 January 2018

Five things you need to know about Bitcoin

Bitcoin has taken the world by storm; Simone Jones shares what she has learnt about cryptocurrency over the course of the last year.....More

Words by Simone Jones

18 January 2018

4 career-enhancing reasons to attend our free global briefing sessions

Knowledge. Community. Recognition. Study for a worthwhile qualification that is trusted by employers. Register today.....More

Words by Jennifer Trenery

16 January 2018

Everything you need to know about mobile financial services

Over the last decade, mobile financial services (MFS) have been instrumental in increasing financial inclusion in developing markets. What impact does this have on financial services and the telecommunications industry?....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

15 January 2018

Why policy makers should shoulder responsibility for UK failings

In November 2017, Transparency International (TI) published the report Hiding in Plain Sight which further highlighted the attractiveness of UK Plc to those that wish to launder the proceeds of corruption or value of other criminal origin.....More

Words by Dawn Fisher

8 January 2018

What is CPD and why is it important?

The start of a new year is usually accompanied by a renewed focus on oneself and one’s goals. The passage from one year to the next causes many to reflect, particularly on how positive change can be implemented the following year to enrich one’s life. The ‘new year, new me’ philosophy is one that lots of people find to be a useful motivator.....More

Words by Jennifer Trenery

5 January 2018

International news and developments - December 2017

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Words by Simone Jones

2 January 2018

Blurring the lines: how technology is shaping illicit finance typologies

As technological innovation sweeps the financial sector, the compliance professional faces developments of huge consequence.....More

Words by David Carlisle

4 December 2017

The importance of knowing your customer

Through the advent period, International Compliance Association will be publishing an insight on each Advent Sunday to focus on the topic of KYC – Know Your Customer. You have a copy of their passport, you have verified where they live and have checked their birthday against their driving licence (questionable photo and all), but do you really know your customer?....More

Words by Simone Jones

27 November 2017

The Department of Mysteries (or What is the Compliance Department actually doing?)

It struck me that the compliance department has certain parallels with the Ministry of Magic from J.K. Rowling´s Harry Potter series. Both are often misunderstood, mysterious, ‘secretly’ structured but at the same time necessary and important.....More

Words by Lucie Schweizer

23 November 2017

Happy Thanksgiving Day: top 5 US blogs of 2017

Thanksgiving Day is upon us, and in celebration of the annual harvest, we have collated our top five blogs with US origins. Let’s take a retrospective look at our favourite blogs from the last year, with a keen focus on the United States.....More

Words by Jennifer Trenery

21 November 2017

A turning tide? Terrorism and the Caribbean

How many of us, if we were then asked to think of terrorism and the Caribbean, would think back to the bygone era of piracy; of Calico Jack and mutiny on the seas? This era ended around the 1830s so surely terrorism is something that now happens outside of the Caribbean, doesn’t it?....More

Words by Sarah Reynolds

13 November 2017

International news and developments - October 2017

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Words by Jason Morris

6 November 2017

France gets serious about anti-corruption

Earlier this year the French government enacted Sapin II, an anti-bribery and corruption law that bolstered the country’s transparency and anti-corruption efforts. The legislation was introduced after criticism over the years of France’s anti-bribery and corruption efforts from several quarters (including the OECD). The introduction of Sapin II was the most significant initiative on anti-corruption in the country in decades.....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

6 November 2017

Meet an ICA Member with Jerry Walters

Jerry Walters has a Distinction in the International Compliance Association Diploma Course in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF). As well as being a member of the ICA, Jerry is a former Detective Constable and has worked on high profile cases including Operation Trilby. He is still involved in all aspects of tackling financial crime through the running of his own business. Here, Jerry discusses what ICA and compliance means to him.....More

Words by Jennifer Trenery

24 October 2017

Stepping up the fight against cybercrime in Switzerland

Privacy and Switzerland are often seen as synonymous, and whilst Switzerland is no longer seen as a secrecy haven, protecting client data is still a badge of honour for the country. Data protection law in Switzerland has a level of protection like that of the EU Data Protection Directive, and in some respects, is reported to even go beyond EU Law, especially in relation to the protection of data pertaining to legal entities. But in an age of cyber-enabled crime, can Switzerland ensure that data is secure?....More

Words by Sarah Reynolds

18 October 2017

A closer look at Denmark’s anti money laundering efforts

Denmark sits at the enviable position as the ‘cleanest’ country in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI). As previously discussed in ICA Insights, although deemed to be the cleanest, Denmark isn’t free from all financial crime woes.....More

Words by Simone Jones

12 October 2017

Combattre le blanchiment d'argent par la limitation des paiements en liquide

Avec Tracfin et certaines lois récemment instaurées, la France est un acteur européen majeur dans la lutte contre le blanchiment d’argent et le financement du terrorisme. Quels ont été les changements effectués lors de ces dernières années ?....More

Words by Justine Henry

10 October 2017

Anti money laundering: a spotlight on Sweden

At the International Compliance Association, we regularly find ourselves deliberating money laundering issues, which can range from recent enforcement actions to newly published reports showing the latest figures for details such as suspicious activity reports or jurisdictional risk. Which is why, when I read a headline stating that the Swedish legal system was being exploited to commit money laundering, quite a discussion was sparked.....More

Words by Holly Whitehead

9 October 2017

Sweden: a world leader for transparency

Openness and transparency are considered as “vital parts of Swedish democracy” and all those principles of freedom are reflected in some fundamental laws which govern the Swedish constitution.....More

Words by Guillermo Iribarren

5 October 2017

A round-up of international news - September 2017

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Words by Sarah Reynolds

4 October 2017

Financial Crime in the Middle East and North Africa - 2017 Report

In this comprehensive report, it was revealed that the biggest obstacle to investment in technology is cost. We have broken down the key findings of the report into this infographic, to help you understand the need for forward planning.....More

Words by Holly Whitehead

28 September 2017

Are Bitcoin addresses shell companies in disguise?

Anonymity, discretion and confidentiality: terminology often associated with shell companies incorporated in jurisdictions with high secrecy laws. However, does the virtual economy – notably Bitcoin, the de facto currency of choice – facilitate the very same mechanisms that criminals attempt to abuse? This brief article will explore some of the key similarities between a shell company and a Bitcoin address, with a view to answering the question ‘Are Bitcoin addresses shell companies in disguise?’....More

Words by Kane Pepi

22 September 2017

New York: Leading the fight against crime

New York has been capturing the imagination and the attention of the world for well over 100 years. It’s a city like no other; its intoxicating pull is felt by both residents and non-residents alike. It has also long been a source of inspiration for those looking to fight crime: in the Superhero world, Marvel’s Spiderman, The Avengers and The Defenders all call New York home. Some people believe that Metropolis and Gotham, home to Superman and Batman, are also based on New York.....More

Words by Simone Jones

15 September 2017

UN Democracy Day: Latin America’s growing intolerance of corruption

Since 2008, the UN has held its day in honour and promotion of democracy on 15 September. For a cluster of nations across Latin America, this is a date that holds a special reverence, marking their independence from colonial rule: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica all celebrate their independence day on 15 September (with Mexico’s the following day, and Chile’s three days later).....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

15 September 2017

UN Democracy Day: Latin America’s growing intolerance of corruption

Since 2008, the UN has held its day in honour and promotion of democracy on 15 September. For a cluster of nations across Latin America, this is a date that holds a special reverence, marking their independence from colonial rule: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica all celebrate their independence day on 15 September (with Mexico’s the following day, and Chile’s three days later).....More

Words by Jake Plenderleith

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