World Money Laundering Report Vol 9 No 1 released today

London 31 March 2010

Issue WMLR Vol 9 No 1

Contents

- And so it begins: US starts actions over sub prime scandal

- McGrath conviction demonstrates interest for MLROs and lawyers

- Due diligence nightmare as passports are replicated

- Insurers cannot void directors' policies on suspicion of money laundering

- USA cracks down on LA gangs

- Crisis foreshadowed

- UK Government and Union in Black Box money scheme

- Does the WTGC case show more failures by the USA's SEC?

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WMLR: New size, new production schedule, new delivery method

WMLR is bigger and for Volume 9 it has a new production schedule.

Now bi-monthly, Issue 1 is actually the February issue. The schedule is February, April, June, August, October, December.

Because WMLR is bigger, it may fill up or be rejected by your mailbox.

So now it's available for easy download from a special subscribers' link distributed by e-mail.

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Additional Information

The hot topic of the moment is Market Abuse.

The Financial Crime Forum hosts Market Abuse on 7/8 June 2010 in Singapore.

www.financialcrimeforum.com

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AML / CFT e-learning: Quick To Learn More new jurisdictions, new market segments

Quick To Learn More has launched jurisdiction modules and market segmentation modules for several new courses in the recent past - and made extensive updates and additions to its class-leading foundation course.

www.quicktolearnmore.com

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The Society of Anti Money Laundering Professionals: no annual fee for new entrants to the profession

The Society of Anti Money Laundering Professionals has launched a new class of membership. The Affiliated Member class is designed especially for those in their first two years in post, there is no annual fee.
www.socamlpro.org.

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The Society of Anti Money Laundering Professionals: Accredited Training Provider Scheme

The Society has launched its Accredited Training Provider Scheme.

Only accredited providers, who have been assessed by the Society for the quality and administration of their courses, are permitted to offer CPE for Society members.

www.socamlpro.org.

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The Society of Anti Money Laundering Professionals: phasing out of grandfathering-in

The Society has announced the phasing out of its grandfathering-in scheme under which members' entry grade is defined by their demonstrable experience in relevant posts. For Fellow grade, which requires at least ten years' qualifying service, grandfathering-in closes on 30 April 2010. After that date admission will be by a combination of in-post experience and examination. So if you've more than 10 years in qualifying posts, make your applications quickly at www.socamlpro.org.

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How not to be a money launderer, the 1998 edition, has just been released for Kindle and for Kindle for the PC. It's a ridiculously long URL so we've made it shorter: http://bit.ly/9gvZuX - links to Amazon.Com

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Daily news and resources at www.bankinginsurancesecurities.com

White Collar Crime Case Studies at www.whitecollarcrimecasestudies.com

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