Table of contents
The control of risks associated with crime, terror and subversion
Claes NorgrenReviews the policy of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and its remit since it was set up in 1989. Outlines the measures involved in the FATF’s work in developing legal…
The Wolfsberg Principles ‐ an analysis
Andrew HaynesExplains how the Wolfsberg Principles came about in late 2000, when leading banks met at Wolfsberg castle in Switzerland to improve private banking standards for combating the…
The rule of law, human rights and proportionality as components of the war against terrorism: is the US judiciary in self‐imposed exile?
Fletcher N. BaldwinArgues in this wideranging paper that the legitimacy of international law depends on the principle that pacts should be respected, reviewing the issues of self‐preservation…
Should gambling be a predicate for money laundering?
Abdullahi Y. ShehuDefines predicate‐based offences as derivative offences, ie offences like money laundering that depend on the existence of others. Examines gambling as a rational choice social…
Japan’s efforts in the global fight against money laundering and terrorist financing
Koji KishimaDescribes briefly the measures taken by Japan as part of the fight against terrorism; Japan was a founding member of the Financial Action Task Force. Outlines the provisions of…
Migration and illegal finance
Donato MasciandaroDeals with the relationship between migratory flows and financial flows from the viewpoint of economic analysis. Points out the differences between migrants and host populations…
Lawyers and money laundering
Marcelo RuizOutlines the Argentinian Cover‐Up and Laundering of Criminally Derived Property Law; this law punishes not only those actively involved in the offences but those who allow money…
Interdicting tainted wealth ‐ the perspective from Hong Kong
D. G. SawReviews the part played by Hong Kong in the coordination of global efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing; Hong Kong was President of the Financial Action Task…
Terrorism and the financial sector: are the right prosecutorial tools being used?
Stefan D. CassellaDiscusses the range of tools that US prosecutors have available to track down people financing terrorism and confiscating their money. Proposes a basic approach that focuses on…
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1368-5201Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Li Hong Xing
- Prof Barry Rider