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main sources of de-risking in (WAMZ), using questionnaires administered to commercial banks. We document perceived … correspondent banks as the main drivers of de-risking in the WAMZ. Other causes of de-risking include: high compliance and … additional requirements demanded by correspondent banks in reflection of an upscale in the legal, regulatory and supervisory …
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This paper assesses countries' compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) international standard during the period 2004 to 2011. We find that overall compliance is low; there is an adverse impact on financial transparency created by the...
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/value – The paper provides banks and public agencies with an integrated analysis of the need for public‐private partnership and of …
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‐2002, which imposes obligations on banks of identification, reporting and record‐keeping. Outlines finally the guidelines on …
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Assesses the approach of London’s city banks towards the UK money laundering regulations, based on interviews with … that these banks take their anti‐money laundering responsibilities very seriously since the Financial Services Authority … has new powers to prosecute non‐compliance; larger banks tended to have more positive attitudes than small or medium size …
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Addresses the conflict between banking secrecy and the fight against money laundering. Looks back at the origins of banking secrecy in the Swiss havens for German Jews’ money in the 1930s, and at the various reasons given justifying secrecy. Shows how banking secrecy has been lifted in...
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