A Conversation with Don Fort
Don Fort, former Chief of IRS - Criminal Investigation Division, Director of Investigations at Kostelanetz LLP, and member of the Advisory Board at AML RightSource, discusses his recent testimony befo...
25 Mai 202326min
Sanctions Evasion, Sanctions Cooperation, and Other News
John and Elliot explore how intermediaries are helping evade sanctions and bring luxury goods to Russia. They also discuss new cooperation between the sanction teams in the US and EU and touch on othe...
19 Mai 202312min
State-level Regulation of Crypto and Other News
The New York Attorney General has proposed legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency industry. The proposal includes provisions protecting investors, increasing transparency, and eliminating conflict...
12 Mai 202313min
Treasury’s 2023 De-risking Strategy
The US Treasury has issued its 2023 De-risking Strategy. The report reviews the reasons that banks engage in de-risking and includes recommendations to reduce the impact of the practice. John and Elli...
5 Mai 202313min
Impediments to Humanitarian Actions: Challenges and New Models for Access
Experts from InterAction explain the continuing efforts to enhance financial access for humanitarian organizations, including UN Resolution 2664 and the US General Licenses by OFAC. Kathryn Striffoli...
3 Mai 202337min
Making Russia Sanctions More Effective
Sanctions against Russia have been a meaningful part of the support for Ukraine by the United States and the European Union. A significant challenge to the sanctions has been the efforts by bad actors...
28 Apr 202313min
The Art and Antiquities World and How to Address the Myriad of Potential Criminal Activity
Legal Consultant Liz Fraccaro from the Antiquities Coalition joins John Byrne again to cover The Art Market Report 2023 and how to utilize the information to enhance eventual AML due diligence.
27 Apr 202330min
The Wolfsberg Group Updates its Guidance on Anti-Bribery and Corruption
The Wolfsberg Group has published updated Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance Programs guidance. John and Elliot discuss critical elements of the guidance and the importance of financial service pr...
21 Apr 202313min
