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
Illegal Uses of the Art and Antiquities Markets
UBS and Art Basel recently issued their report, The Art Market 2023. The report includes a discussion of the concerns about the compliance burdens of market participants. John and Elliot examine those...
14 Apr 202312min
Interview with Ryan Wallerstein - Access to FinCrime Information - a New Resource
John Byrne interviews the publisher of the Illicit Edge, Ryan Wallerstein, who shares his career journey from business to the Treasury Department to this new content endeavor.
12 Apr 202329min
Lots To Talk About This Week
Another very busy week in financial crime prevention. John and Elliot discuss several items, including new sanctions, a letter from the House and Senate to Treasury and FinCEN, and a financial trend a...
7 Apr 202313min
One More Busy Week in Financial Crime Compliance
This week the White House hosted the second Summit for Democracy, focusing on reducing corruption and illicit finance. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced a Commitment entered into by the partic...
31 Mar 202312min
