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With a nod to pop music, veteran John Byrne’s blog scans the anti-laundering and anti-terrorism world. John pierces silliness and inconsistency, and strongly believes in private-public partnership.

AML 2017 and beyond

 “The Long and Winding Road”* continues…
The forces of regulation have their nets at the ready in 2017 for blockchain activity.

Taming of the blockchain?

Tech Viewpoint: Will 2017 be new technology’s introduction to formal regulation?
Humans augmented by machines stand a better chance of meeting AML challenges.

5 AML technologies you must understand

As task outstrips human capability, more software-driven aid comes to compliance
The Curse of Cash. By Kenneth S. Rogoff. Princeton University Press. 283 pp.

Should we eliminate paper money to fight crime?

Book Review: Weighing author’s suggestion that eliminating bills would make crime more difficult
With a nod to pop music, veteran John Byrne’s blog scans the anti-laundering and anti-terrorism world. John pierces silliness and inconsistency, and strongly believes in private-public partnership.

"Ten Years After"*

FATF review: Banks doing good job but regulatory gaps remain
Which is the weakest link?

Which is the weakest link?

Tech Viewpoint: Comparing money laundering in the traditional financial ecosystem versus blockchains
Bitcoin serves as the compliance profession's introduction to the broader world of blockchain technology challenges.

When blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and AML meet

Banks must begin rethinking BSA/AML for a blockchain age
With a nod to pop music, veteran John Byrne’s blog scans the anti-laundering and anti-terrorism world. John pierces silliness and inconsistency, and strongly believes in private-public partnership.

“Everybody Wants to Rule the World!”*

AML’s a global challenge—and needs a global response
With a nod to pop music, veteran John Byrne’s blog scans the anti-laundering and anti-terrorism world. John pierces silliness and inconsistency, and strongly believes in private-public partnership.

De-risking debate: new momentum toward inclusion?

“You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows”*
The rule begs this question—which is answered: "If someone is a criminal or even a terrorist, why would they have any qualms about lying when they certify? Is a drug kingpin going to lose sleep over the form that his minion executed fraudulently?"

Know your (real) customer

Don’t put off complying with new customer due diligence rules
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