Lombard Odier Money-Laundering Case: When Private Banking Controls Fail
What the 2026 Swiss judgment means for AML, EDD and financial crime compliance professionals A recent Swiss money-laundering judgment involving Geneva-based private bank Lombard Odier should get the...
Asante Kwaku Berko: A Bribery and Money Laundering Case Every Financial Crime Professional Should Study
The conviction of former investment banker Asante Kwaku Berko is a significant financial crime enforcement case, not simply because of the amount of money involved or the potential prison sentence....
Deepfake Technology: The Next Frontier in Financial Crime
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work. It is making businesses more efficient, improving customer experiences, and creating entirely new opportunities for innovation....
Chargeback Fraud
Friendly fraud, also known as chargeback fraud or first-party fraud, occurs when a customer disputes a legitimate charge on their credit card or payment account, claiming it was unauthorized or...
Friendly Fraud: The Growing Threat Hiding Behind Legitimate Customers
In today's digital economy, merchants invest heavily in protecting themselves against stolen credit cards, phishing attacks, and cybercriminals. Yet one of the fastest-growing payment risks often...
Better Use Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Financial Crime Risk Compliance
FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions on July 21, 2026. Her...
