CTC Sentinel Discusses Impact of COVID-19 and Counterterrorism Featuring Juan Zarate

In “COVID-19 & Counterterrorism” (CTC Sentinel, June 2020), Juan Zarate, global co-managing partner and chief strategy officer at K2 Intelligence FIN, discusses how COVID-19 has impacted global counterterrorism efforts. According to Juan, “The COVID-19 crisis presents core challenges to the counterterrorism community globally, beyond the stress of disrupted operations, distracted partners, and diminished resources. The […]

Money Laundering Bulletin: Syria and Sanctions

In “Conflict Costs—Syria” (Money Laundering Bulletin, June 2020), K2 Intelligence FIN discusses recent secondary sanctions placed on Syria by the U.S. as a result of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act. Read the full article in Money Laundering Bulletin (registration may be required). 

K2 Intelligence ANA Report Continues Impact on Ad and Media Industry

In “Media Agency Contracts May Not Be Worth the Paper They Are Written On” (Campaign Live, 12 June 2020), the 2016 K2 Intelligence report, “Independent Study of Media Transparency in the U.S. Advertising Industry,” is noted as still having an impact on the advertising and media buying industries. According to the article, following the report, the industry […]

Jeremy M. Kroll and Robert Brenner Recognized as Leading Legal Consultants and Strategists

In Lawdragon (9 June 2020), Jeremy M. Kroll, CEO and co-founder, and Robert Brenner, global co-managing partner and chief legal officer, are featured in the publication’s 2020 listing of 100 Leading Legal Consultants and Strategists. Based on editorial research, each year Lawdragon names the best advisors to the world’s best law firms, including consultants, recruiters, […]

Lacking Greater Transparency, Chinese Companies Look to Foreign Exchanges: Law360

In “Crackdown on Chinese Cos. Could Be a Double-Edged Sword” (Law360, 5 June 2020), Himamauli Das, senior vice president at K2 Intelligence FIN, discusses recent regulatory scrutiny on Chinese businesses listing on U.S. exchanges. According to Him, the frustration of U.S. regulators with what they see as the noncompliance of Chinese firms is understandable. What’s […]

IoT Devices and AML: What Are the Risks?

In “Tech Traps—AML Hacked” (Money Laundering Bulletin, 27 May 2020), K2 Intelligence FIN discusses some of the ways hackers can leverage information from IoT devices to conduct illicit activity, including money laundering. Read the entire article in Money Laundering Bulletin (registration may be required).

Moving the Secret Service Back to Treasury Helps Fortify the Financial System: The Hill

In “Protecting the Financial System Against the Coming Cyber Storms” (The Hill, 18 May 2020), Juan Zarate, global co-managing partner of K2 Intelligence Financial Integrity Network, highlights why moving the Secret Service back to the Treasury Department is important in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Juan, the financial sector is currently facing […]

K2 Intelligence FIN on the Impact of Global Maritime Advisory on Sanctions

In “Trump Administration Issues Global Maritime Advisory on Sanctions, With Industry Input” (Reuters, 14 May 2020), K2 Intelligence Financial Integrity Network (FIN), discusses what a recent advisory from the State Department, OFAC, and U.S. Coast Guard means for the maritime industry. K2 Intelligence FIN works with financial institutions, multinational corporations, and shipping and manufacturing companies […]