
Advancement in Digital Asset Markets
Review policies and regulation on crypto in the U.S., UK, EU, and globally, how this influences adoption, and measures to capitalize on rewards while managing illicit finance risks.

False Flags, Fake Docs, and Fraudulent Routes
Russia continues to evade the $60 per-barrel price cap on its seaborne oil shipments. What can financial institutions engaged in documentary trade in the energy sector and other industry stakeholders do to mitigate their risks?

Navigating the Convergence of Sanctions & AML Regimes
In our recent webinar, the director of compliance and enforcement at OFAC and three financial integrity industry leaders discussed the importance of breaking down silos and shared other advice for AML/CFT and sanctions professionals.

Interlocking Action
Transnational crime requires a coordinated response. Examine the characteristics of transnational crime, breakdowns in internal cooperation within financial institutions that resulted in enforcement action, and the actions Chief Compliance Officers must take to ensure an effective and coordinated response within their institution.

Lighting Up the Darknet
The validity of blockchain analytics technology was assessed in the Bitcoin Fog money laundering trial. What lessons does the Court’s reasoning have for Chief Compliance Officer using blockchain analytics and other decision support technologies?

Walking the Sanctions Tightrope
In today’s fast-evolving regulatory landscape, sanctions compliance can feel like an uphill battle. This guide explores the key challenges compliance officers face—ranging from multi-jurisdictional rules to cryptocurrency complexities—and offers practical tips to stay ahead.

Wicked Games
Casinos are a convenient money-laundering venue. Discover effective strategies gaming venues can use to structure a robust AML compliance program and avoid being exploited by illicit actors.

Biden Takes Final Shot at Russia’s Energy
The Biden administration on January 10, 2025, imposed the most severe sanctions on Russia’s energy sector since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What should financial institutions and other firms know about these new designations, and how can they mitigate their risks?

The Chips Are Down
Recent enforcement actions indicate regulators are tightening their focus on the illicit cash that traverses the gaming industry. This article explores why casinos are a convenient money laundering venue and recent enforcement cases that highlight the risks the gaming industry faces globally.

Syria Sanctions Relief
The U.S. Treasury has issued a Syria General License to provide gradual sanctions relief for the Syrian people after the regime of Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December 2024. What does this sanctions relief mean to financial institutions and other firms hoping to transact in the country?