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10.10.2022 | Anti-Money Laundering, Green Corruption

FCPA Blog: Corruption and money laundering are destroying the planet

This blog was originally published on the FCPA Blog, which was discontinued in February 2024.…

03.10.2022 | Anti-Money Laundering, Asset Recovery

Targeting unexplained wealth in British Columbia and beyond – new analysis

“Money laundering is a significant problem requiring strong and decisive action,” concluded…

22.09.2022 | Anti-Money Laundering

FCPA Blog: Basel AML Index – Going beyond the money laundering leaderboard

This blog was originally published on the FCPA Blog, which was discontinued in February 2024.

Last week’s publication of our 10th annual Basel AML Index – which assesses money laundering risks around the world and ranks jurisdictions on how well they’re addressing them – has triggered two types of response.

As usual, people first want to see how their country is doing on the…

27.07.2022 | Anti-Money Laundering

Environmental crime data added to money laundering risk indicators in Basel AML Index

The Basel AML Index – the Basel Institute’s global money laundering index and risk assessment…

22.03.2022 | Anti-Money Laundering, Collective Action, Private Sector

Collective Action in banking: The Wolfsberg Group’s role in a fast-evolving industry

The Wolfsberg Group – an association of 13 global banks that develops frameworks and guidance to…

21.10.2021 | Anti-Money Laundering, Asset Recovery

Mozambique’s tuna bonds scandal: yes it’s about money, but more than that – it’s about human lives

The so-called “tuna bond” corruption scandal in Mozambique has drawn international attention.…

05.10.2021 | Anti-Money Laundering

How effective are jurisdictions at preventing money laundering? Insights from the 10th Basel AML Index

Why do so many jurisdictions score so poorly for the effectiveness of their anti-money…

27.09.2021 | Anti-Money Laundering

Money laundering risks: are we paying enough attention to lawyers, accountants and others beyond the financial sector?

To explore what is holding back progress in combating money laundering and terrorist financing (…

20.09.2021 | Anti-Money Laundering, Asset Recovery

Beneficial ownership transparency is a pillar of anti-money laundering systems – so it needs to stand up. Insights from the Basel AML Index 2021

Our recently released Basel AML Index 2021 highlights how slow and ineffective implementation of…

15.09.2021 | Anti-Money Laundering, Asset Recovery

What this year's Basel AML Index says about money laundering threats from cryptocurrencies

The Basel AML Index 10th Edition explore four aspects hindering the global fight against money…

07.01.2021 | Anti-Money Laundering, Asset Recovery, Private Sector

Will new FinCEN rules drive cryptocurrency users underground?

** Update: After this blog was published, FinCEN announced an extension to the comment period…

25.11.2020 | Anti-Money Laundering, Asset Recovery, Private Sector, Green Corruption, Prevention, Research and Innovation

Lighting the path ahead at the intersection of environmental degradation, illicit trade and corruption

Are we at a turning point in the fight to save our planet from the ravages of environmental…