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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.

“No One Listen(s)”*

Cooperation still spotty, but industry keeps sharing ideas
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.

“We can make it happen”*

Learning and improving since 9/11
What looks like simple straightforward online purchase may be a sham that handles the payment details of a very different transaction.

Following the money online

Banks that serve online marketplaces must work to detect illicit transactions masquerading as legit
Trade-based money laundering has many variations, but the motive is always criminal.

Fighting trade-based money laundering

Sometimes money laundering doesn’t look like money
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.

“Will It Go Round in Circles?"*

The “debate” on derisking continues … or does it?
Power of sharing for security

Power of sharing for security

How The Faquier Bank handles Patriot 314(b) collaboration
In spite of a recent court ruling on Bitcoin not qualifying as "money," banks must recognize the risks of this legitimate currency. Proposals for Viewpoints articles should be submitted to scocheo@sbpub.com. Comments on this post should be submitted in the comment section below.

Don’t underestimate Bitcoin risk

Viewpoint: Court ruling that Bitcoin “is not money” misses potential role in laundering, terrorism
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.

“It’s Been a Long Time Coming”*

AML 2016: Three decades of commitment to a critical cause
What’s next after the Panama Papers?

What’s next after the Panama Papers?

Banks must tighten up systems, build new connections
Is it “Sam,” “Sammy,” or “Samantha”?

Is it “Sam,” “Sammy,” or “Samantha”?

Or is it “Smmy”? When even a simple typo blocks good tracking, it’s time to consider GUIDs
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