The ABC's of Effective Sanctions Compliance

June 29, 2010   |   Categorie: Sanctions Lists  |  Speakers: Lauren Pickett  |  49 minutes

Six AML Mistakes to Avoid When Banking Money Services BusinessesThe Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") of the U.S. Department of the Treasury administers sanctions against targeted foreign countries, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, and other threats. For example, this month, U.S. Treasury announced new financial sanctions on Iran over its controversial nuclear program.

After a short overview of sanctions regimes, our expert speaker will clear doubts about reporting requirements and blocked assets, how OFAC assesses and calculates penalties, and pursues enforcement actions against US and non-U.S. entities. You will receive an update on U.S measures directed at Iran's international trade transactions and learn what information and documentation to request of clients to ensure compliance with current sanctions regimes. Read more Read more

Detecting and Understanding the Mechanics of Trade-Based Money Laundering

Six AML Mistakes to Avoid When Banking Money Services Businesses

April 22, 2010   |   Categorie:Money Services Businesses  |  Speakers: M. McDonald, J. Sklar  |  54 minutes

Six AML Mistakes to Avoid When Banking Money Services BusinessesLast month, Wachovia, now a unit of Wells Fargo, has agreed to pay a record amount of $160m to settle allegations by the Treasury and Justice Department for serving Mexican casas de cambio without proper AML controls. In recent years, several other enforcement actions have been imposed on banks with inadequate controls with regard to high-risk Money Service Businesses (MSBs).

In this webinar you will learn what to include in an enhanced due diligence program for customers presenting a heightened risk of illicit activity, including high-risk MSBs and how to conduct ongoing monitoring of MSB accounts for suspicious activity. Read more Read more

Detecting and Understanding the Mechanics of Trade-Based Money Laundering

Detecting and Understanding the Mechanics of Trade-Based Money Laundering

March 31, 2010   |   Categorie:Trade Finance  |  Speakers: Dr. John Zdanowicz, Saskia Rietbroek   |  51 minutes

Detecting and Understanding the Mechanics of Trade-Based Money Laundering Criminal organizations use the international trade system to transfer value across international borders and disguise the illicit origins of criminal proceeds. According to the 2009 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), it is estimated that the annual dollar amount laundered through trade ranges into the hundreds of billions.

According to the February 2010 FinCEN Advisory on the topic of trade-based money laundering, SAR filings on this typology are increasing; however, it can be difficult for financial institutions, when involving in trade finance, to identify these schemes. Read more Read more

Detecting and Understanding the Mechanics of Trade-Based Money Laundering
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