Money Laundering Compliance

(Hardback, 4th edition)

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What is Money Laundering (ML) How has the definition of ML expanded in recent years Where does AML law and regulation come from When must I report any suspicion Money Laundering Compliance is designed as a detailed reference source both on legal and technical details, as well as practical and procedural points. It provides a technical and practical overview of AML/CFT provisions both in the UK and in several other key international jurisdictions. The Fourth Edition has been completely revised in line with recent legislation and case law, with other key areas of change including: - The impact of Brexit on the UKs position vis-a-vis EU Law, and in particular in relation to the EU Money Laundering Directives covering AML/CFT matters - Economic Substance requirements in key jurisdictions - A new chapter on FinTech, the host of AML/CFT RegTech websites/Mobile Apps, and the introduction of new methods of CDD verification - A new chapter on crypto assets and regulation - Current sanctions against defined Russian Oligarchs - The general prohibition against the provision of trust and company services to certain Russian-connected trusts This essential resource ensures that finance professionals, private bankers, lawyers, trust and estate practitioners, regulators, compliance officers and other advisers remain up to date with this increasingly complex and crucial area of law.

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...contains a wealth of information that will prove essential to practitioners who are operating in the sector. The chapters are precise and well written...an excellent text for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level...I would highly commend this book to both practitioner's and students -- Review of 3rd Edition * Journal of International Banking Law and Regulation *
The book under reference is a must for anyone who wishes to obtain a simplified overview of a complex field as well as to busy lawyers and financial services practitioners who wish to make a detailed study using the appendices to supplement the text. It is an important introductory text and an invaluable source-book that enables one to master the subject-matter without making too much of an effort trying to understand the terminology and locate source materials scattered in various places. -- Review of 3rd Edition * The Commonwealth Lawyer *
A very helpful guide that covers all money laundering issues and provides extensive legislation on the topic - all in one handy book. -- Review of 3rd Edition * The German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce *
Bennetts book is a pocket battleship which blasts through the complexities with amazing clarity -- Review of a previous edition * The STEP Journal *

Author Bio

Tim Bennett (based in Switzerland and Hong Kong) is a practising English Solicitor and internationally respected expert on AML/CFT issues. He is Chief Executive of Belgrave Legal and also serves as executive director on the boards of a number of private companies and investment firms.