Table of ContentsHow can we deposit large amounts of money?Response: KYC/CDD teams screen applicantsHow can we get past initial screening?Response: KYC/CDD teams dig deeperHow can we get names that won’t show up on watch lists?Response: KYC/CDD teams verify identitiesRecognizing the ongoing struggle One key to fighting money laundering is understanding its process and the vulnerabilities...
Table of ContentsReasons to fight money laundering and terrorist fundingKYC/CDD and investigationKYC/CDD and monitoringConclusion Anti–Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorist Funding (CTF) efforts involve the little-known world of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) regulations. These involve an intensive review of account applications, resolute investigation to verify new customers’ information and ongoing...
“Financial Crimes” is a term used to describe a variety of criminal acts including money laundering; terrorism financing; bribery; corruption; sanctions violations; proliferation financing; cyber financial crime; various types of fraud (securities fraud, insider trading, market manipulation, bank fraud, insurance fraud, payments fraud, health care fraud, medical fraud, credit card fraud, cheque fraud, corporate fraud,...
Money laundering and terrorism funding both have devastating effects. While acts of terrorism are more noticed because of their highly public nature, Money laundering is no less of a threat. In fact, concentrated efforts to combat money laundering were pursued long before terrorist activities grew to the point where Counter Terrorism Funding (CTF) was added...
Table of ContentsWhy do companies seek interim managers?Managing a turnaroundManaging structural changeManaging projectsFilling vacant positionsRequired base skillsOther important skillsConclusion Businesses, facing an ever-increasing variety of complex problems, are in desperate need of good interim managers to help solve them. Such positions are highly rewarding, with the opportunity to explore new places, meet new people –...
Table of ContentsStep One – Define your needsStep Two – Determine what you will provideStep Three – Determine the skillsets your interim manager needsStep Four – Choose your interim managerStep Five – Communicate your expectationsStep Six – Monitor the projectStep Seven – Review the resultsUsing these steps effectively – An exampleConclusion Are you hiring and...
The face of interim management is changing. Traditionally, an interim manager was someone at the end of his career who chose interim management to extend his working years. This is changing fast. An increasing number of managers – both men and women – have entered the market in recent years, intent on making a career...
When crisis strikes your business, what can you do? As you try to pick up the pieces, at some point your mind would likely turn to the fantasy of bringing in an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the exact type of crisis your business is experiencing, just long enough to get you through it....