Internet‐based Financial Services: A New Laundry?
The purpose of this paper is to determine whether Internet‐based services, used by those individuals or organisations seeking to launder monies derived from illegal sources, will pose a greater risk to financial institutions than more traditional financial services. The use of the financial services sector by criminals seeking to ‘launder’ money has become a business risk that financial institutions cannot ignore, with governments and regulators increasing the legislation and regulation designed to prevent money laundering. Financial institutions have both a moral and a legal obligation to assist in preventing criminals from obtaining benefits from their activities. Simultaneously, the development of Internet‐based financial services continues at a rapid pace, with new technologies such as Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)‐enabled telephones and interactive televisions empowering customers, allowing them the flexibility to carry out transactions without the direct involvement of the institution.
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2001
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Authors: | Munro, Neil |
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Journal of Financial Crime. - MCB UP Ltd, ISSN 1758-7239, ZDB-ID 2093231-5. - Vol. 9.2001, 2, p. 134-152
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MCB UP Ltd |
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