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Methods & Trends
The methods used for laundering money and the financing of terrorism are in constant evolution. As the international financial sector implements the FATF standards, criminals must find alternative channels to launder proceeds of criminal activities and finance illicit activities.
The FATF identifies new threats and researches money laundering and terrorist financing methods. FATF Typologies reports describe and explain the nature of these methods and threats, thus increasing global awareness and allowing for earlier detection.
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26-Mar-2010
Free trade zones offer many incentives and benefits to the companies that operate within it. But, the characteristics that makes free trade zones beneficial for legitimate businesses, also makes them highly attractive for illicit actors who take advantage of a more relaxed oversight to launder the proceeds of crime and finance terrorism. This FATF report highlights the vulnerabilities of free trade zones.
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26-Oct-2009
The securities sector is one of the core industries through which persons and entities can access the financial system, providing opportunities for criminals to misuse the financial system. This FATF study describes (i) how criminals might be able to use securities firms to launder money and finance terrorism and (ii) how illicit funds can be generated through fraudulent activities.
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01-Jul-2009
The FATF has just completed a study on what may make the football sector attractive to criminals. It provides several case examples of areas that could be exploited by those wanting to invest illegal money into football. In preparing the report, the authors engaged with several major sports organisations as well as experts from FATF and non-FATF members.
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30-Mar-2009
The vulnerability of casinos was recognised in the revision of the FATF 40 Recommendations, with obligations on casinos being significantly enhanced. This report identifies recent regional or global money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) threats on casinos and gaming.
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