What is the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)? The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) was established in 1970 by act of government, beginning operations as the country’s central bank, and financial regulatory authority, on 1 January 1971. Prior to its […]
The FATF sets out its guidance for the regulation and supervision of DNFBPs in its 40 Recommendations (specifically Recommendation 24). The guidance requires jurisdictional authorities to take various supervisory steps, including: Implementing licensing requirements and ownership criteria for casinos. Introducing […]
What does the Mexican Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera do? Created in 2004, the Mexican Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera (UIF) is a government agency focused on detecting and preventing financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing. The UIF is […]
Overview of the Egmont Group Of Financial Intelligence Units The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units is an important global financial network. Comprising over 150 members FIUs from around the world, the group was founded in 1995 to formulate coordinated policies […]
Overview of the Wolfsberg Group The Wolfsberg Group, an association of 13 global banks, is one of the several non-governmental organisations that are involved in managing the international economy. The group was founded in 2000 with the aim of contributing […]
Financial Crime in Brazil: The Conselho de Controle de Atividades Financeiras (COAF) The Conselho de Controle de Atividades Financeiras (COAF) is Brazil’s national Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and is the supervisory body responsible for fighting financial crime. Founded in 1998 […]
What is AUSTRAC’s Role In The Fight Against Financial Crime? To help combat the growth of money laundering over the past several decades, Australia created a dedicated government department, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). This center, opened […]
The important role of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) What is HMRC? It is common knowledge that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is responsible for regulating taxes, wages, and many other aspects of the financial sector in the United Kingdom. […]
Overview of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was established in 1997 through a merger of the United Nations Drug Control Programme and the Centre for International Crime […]
What is FinCEN? The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is the United States’ primary financial regulator and a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. Working with state and federal law enforcement authorities, FinCEN is responsible for supervising financial institutions […]
FATF and the Prevention of Financial Crime The Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, is one of the most influential and important organizations in regard to combating financial crimes such as money laundering, terrorist financing, and other forms of corruption. […]
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