New York Times: Striking the Balance with Economic Sanctions
In “Trump’s Sanctions on International Court May Do Little Beyond Alienating Allies” (18 October 2020), The New York Times featured K2 Integrity on the latest activity with U.S. sanctions. According to the article, “There’s a delicate balance between using sanctions in a way that protects national interests while ensuring buy-in from key partners. Striking that balance […]
The Wall Street Journal: Treasury Warns Banks of Unemployment Fraud
In “Treasury Unit Warns Banks of Unemployment Fraud” (13 October 2020),K2 Integrity comments on the wave of fraud spinning from unemployment benefits in the wake of COVID-19. Recent guidance from FinCEN can help banks update monitoring systems as fraudsters’ methods evolve. Read more in The Wall Street Journal (registration may be required).
WorldECR: The Long-Term Impact of Global Response to U.S. Sanctions
In “Backlash or Bitten Tongues: What’s the Long-Term World Response to U.S. Sanctions?” (October 2020, Issue 93, WorldECR), K2 Integrity discusses the long-term effects of the world’s reaction to U.S. sanctions. Read the full article on WorldECR (registration may be required).
Jeremy Kroll Discusses Paying It Forward with Adam Mendler
In “Paying It Forward” (7 October 2020, AdamMendler.com), Jeremy Kroll, CEO and co-founder, discusses his advice for leveraging one’s own success to help the next generation of leaders. Jeremy’s top advice notes, “Never miss an opportunity to counsel someone in their career and make at least one meaningful introduction a week without any strings attached.” Read the […]
WSJ: OFAC Guidance on Ransomware
In “Treasury Warns Against Keeping Ransomware Payments Quiet” (1 October 2020), The Wall Street Journal spoke with K2 Integrity about the latest OFAC guidance on how paying ransomware payments may undermine sanctions compliance. Read the full article in The Wall Street Journal (registration may be required).
Martín Santos Discusses Consulting and Leadership with ArchyNewsy
In “‘Power Is Not Inherited, But Cultivated’: Martín Santos” (ArchyNewsy, 20 September 2020), Martin Santos discusses his experience becoming a consultant at K2 Intelligence, and how consulting became the career path of his choosing. Additionally, on the topic of leadership, Martin notes, “Leadership is created, not inherited.”
Juan Zarate Featured on Harvard Kennedy School Panel on the Rise of Hate and Extremist Ideology Post 9/11
On 15 September 2020, Juan Zarate, global co-managing partner and chief strategy officer at K2 Intelligence FIN, was featured on a panel, “From Al Qaeda to QAnon: The Rise of Hate and Extremist Ideology Post 9/11,” presented by the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics. The panel discussed events in the 19 years since September […]
Thomson Reuters White Paper: How Financial Institutions Can Prepare for 2021
In “How Financial Institutions Can Prepare for 2021” (11 September 2020), Thomson Reuters taps a K2 Intelligence FIN expert for perspective on what’s to come in 2021 for financial institutions. With the varying shifts for compliance teams due to the coronavirus pandemic, business continuity plans may need longer-term scenarios to help address the current situation and […]
WSJ Features K2-FIN on New Sanctions Enforcement Pact
In “Treasury and Delaware Sign Pact to Boost Sanctions Enforcement” (7 September 2020), The Wall Street Journal speaks to K2 Integrity about a new agreement between the U.S. Treasury Department and Delaware that could lead to more aggressive enforcement of economic sanctions on nonfinancial companies. Read the full article in The Wall Street Journal (registration may […]
Mariano Federici Discusses Power of Leadership in Public Private Partnerships
In this 1 September 2020 interview with RUSI, Mariano Federici talks about his role in establishing a public/private financial information sharing partnership in Argentina to tackle crime. Mariano also highlights the lessons, opportunities and challenges he sees for addressing financial crime in the LATAM region and around the globe. According to Mariano, governments and the private […]