Whistling at the Fake – Poster Competition
Whistling at the Fake (www.whistlingatthefake.com), which is a research project funded by NATO, managed by The Manchester Metropolitan University, and supported by […]
A Review of the Amendments to the Proceeds from Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Acts Kenya: Implication for Lawyers as Reporting Agents
Abstract The Proceeds of Crime and Anti-money Laundering Bill (the “Bill”) gazetted on 03 September 2021 seeks to amend the current Proceeds […]
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML): LAWYERS AS GATEKEEPERS?
The Global South Dialogue on Economic Crime, an inter-disciplinary platform focused on advancing dialogue, held a webinar on Thursday, 28th October 2021. […]
Emerging Financial Crime Trends in Money Transfer: Shells/Money Mules/Smurfing
Abstract With the advancement of technology, money launderers seem one step ahead of financial authorities with their daily innovations on ways […]
Whistleblowing Policy in South Africa
South Africa’s transition to democratic rule has been characterized by high levels of crime, including wide-spread corruption. In response to this challenge […]
Unexplained Wealth in Kenya
Abstract According to a British Law Firm, Mishcon de Reya, the requirements for obtaining an Unexplained Wealth Order “UWO” stipulates that “there […]
The Legal Framework for Anti-Money Laundering In Ghana
Abstract Ghana was recently placed on the FATF grey list due to some deficiencies identified in the country’s Anti-Money Laundering regime during […]
Regulating Crypto Assets: The FATF Guidance
Abstract Virtual assets are now widely available, acceptable and are being used as payment for products. However, in the absence of established […]
Legal Framework for Anti Money Laundering in Pakistan
Abstract Pakistan has been scrambling in recent months to avoid being added to a list of countries deemed non-compliant with anti-money laundering […]
Jamaica AML Laws and Regulations 2021: Another Step Against Illicit Finance
Abstract Money Laundering is how criminals disguise the source of illegal funds into origination from a legitimate source. To combat money laundering, […]
Financial and Economic Crimes in Kenya: A Summary of Findings
Introduction Corruption is an impediment to economic growth, prosperity and reduction of poverty. Financial Crimes like Tax fraud, Procurement Fraud, Money Laundering, […]
Decentralized Wallets and the Fall of KYC Rules
Abstract The structure of the financial industry is fast evolving from conventional and traditional banking transactions to digital or virtual currencies in […]