Juan Zarate Co-Authors National Security Op-Ed in The Los Angeles Times
In an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times, Juan Zarate, global co-managing partner and chief strategy officer for K2 Intelligence FIN, examines the current state of global national security threats and the U.S. response. According to Juan, “There has yet to be a fundamental recognition that the security environment today presents a blend of unconventional […]
U.K. Shipping and Maritime Sanctions Guidance Signals Need For Robust Compliance Programs
In “UK Sanctions Guidance a ‘Gentler Touch’ Than the US” (TradeWinds, 27 July 2020), K2 Intelligence FIN discusses the recent U.K. sanctions guidance for the shipping and maritime industries, noting that the U.K. guidance is more educational than the U.S. guidance, which is more prescriptive. Read the full article in TradeWinds (registration may be required).
Juan Zarate Discusses Cryptocurrency and Regulatory Climate with Institutional Investor
In “Wall Street’s Crypto Cold War” (Institutional Investor, 24 July 2020) Juan Zarate, co–managing partner and chief strategy officer, discusses the evolution of cryptocurrencies and the apprehension many regulators have on its widespread use. According to Juan, “The introduction of bitcoin has brought with it a whole new set of vulnerabilities and risks that have […]
Practical Guidance for Designing a Sanctions Compliance Program and Responding to Potential Breaches
In “Navigating an Increasingly Complex Sanctions Landscape, Part 2: Compliance Programs and Remediation” (15 July 2020, FCPA Compliance Report), Adam Frey highlights how compliance professionals can navigate an increasingly complex sanctions landscape, providing some best practices for sanctions compliance programs. Additionally, he discusses what happens if there is a compliance failure by means of a […]
Sanctions Expert Weighs in on the Current and Future Sanctions Landscape
In “Navigating an Increasingly Complex Sanctions Landscape, Part 1: Today & Tomorrow” (14 July 2020, FCPA Compliance Report), Tom Fox features Adam Frey on sanctions. In the article, Adam discusses the current state of sanctions and what themes may inform the future. Adam notes, “We are starting to see how connected everything is. The result […]
WSJ: Mariano Federici Discusses Role of Public Private Partnership in Fighting Financial Crime
Why is the collaboration between the public and private sectors so important, and what role does the private sector play in fighting financial crime? Mariano Federici, vice president at K2 Intelligence FIN, spoke with The Wall Street Journal about how the public and private sectors can work together more effectively to fight money laundering and terrorist financing. […]
ExecutiveGov Reports on Mariano Federici’s New Role at K2 Intelligence FIN
In “K2 Intelligence FIN Names Mariano Federici as VP of the Division; Danny Glaser, Thomas Bock Quoted” (2 July 2020, ExecutiveGov), Mariano Federici’s new role as vice president at K2 Intelligence FIN is highlighted. According to the article, Mariano will help assess clients’ national AML/CFT regimes, and work in partnership with jurisdictions and government agencies to […]
Sabrine Hassen Featured in Invest Africa on Asset Tracing and Libya
In “Member Case Study: K2 Intelligence FIN—The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) and Gaddafi’s Frozen Legacy” (2 July 2020, Invest Africa), Sabrine Hassen, associate managing director, discusses former casework in Libya and the Libyan Investment Authority following the fall of the Gaddafi regime, and how K2 Intelligence FIN helps businesses in the region confronted with risks. […]
Former Chair of Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units, Mariano Federici, Joins K2 Intelligence Financial Integrity Network
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, DC – 1 July 2020 – K2 Intelligence Financial Integrity Network (FIN) today announced that Mariano Federici has joined its Washington, DC office as a Vice President. Mr. Federici is a leading global expert in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT), bringing with him more than 25 years of experience in government, international […]
ACSS: RISC and Mitigating Sanctions Evasion in the Shipping Industry
In “Ship Registries Agree to Information Pact to Help Avoid Sanctions Evasion” (1 July 2020, ACSS), K2 Intelligence FIN is featured discussing how the Registry Information Sharing Compact (RISC) helps to enable the removal of bad actors from their respective flag registries simultaneously. This type of information sharing is important because illicit shipping companies have […]