The United States has launched aggressive sanctions on Mexican banks tied to fentanyl trafficking, sharply increasing compliance and enforcement risks. This crackdown transforms the landscape, demanding vigilance, focus, and quick adaptation from firms operating across the border.
Midsize companies face a perfect storm of AI-driven cyber attacks, ransomware, and rising regulatory pressures that strain internal teams. Outsourcing cyber strategy and operation on demand provides expert, scalable support, turning risk into resilience and enabling faster, safer growth.
In a recent New York Times article, Brittney Blair reflects on how New York's strong gun laws and extensive surveillance systems were tested by the Midtown shooting. She notes that weaker regulations elsewhere allowed the gunman to travel undetected, underscoring the challenges of preventing workplace violence nationwide.
Drawing on his experience as FinCEN's former chief, Him Das highlights emerging money laundering trends involving virtual assets, including inconsistent compliance and anonymizing tools. He warns that misuse of front and shell companies and lack of beneficial ownership transparency remain major enforcement challenges.
Amir Fadavi explains how China's "teapot" refineries dodge U.S.-Iran sanctions by routing purchases through Hong Kong shell companies, avoiding direct ties with Iran while securing discounted oil.
The SEC has launched an AI Task Force to enhance operational innovation and efficiency using artificial intelligence. Jason Straight emphasizes how AI could expand the agency's examination capabilities, deepen research, and streamline operations, while potentially reducing staff size and budget.
Discover why professional services should start small with narrowly scoped AI micro-bots that deliver quick, high-impact results. Chris Ward, managing director at K2 Integrity, dives deep with Microsoft AI engineer DeShon Clark on real-world use cases, pitfalls, and best practices for deploying AI bots—one smart step at a time.
From salary data to strategy documents, information leaks can trigger major legal, reputational, and operational risks. This K2 Integrity guide breaks down how to act fast, investigate smart, and safeguard your organization with expert-backed steps to contain leaks, preserve evidence, and prevent future breaches.
Financial firms are under fire: 45% faced AI-powered cyber attacks last year, more than any other sector. With deepfakes and phishing on the rise, experts warn the fraud crisis is just getting started.
Darren Matthews has been featured as a Recommended Adviser in Spears' Security, Intelligence, and Investigations Index. This recognition is a testament to his leadership in our EMEA investigations, asset tracing, and forensic accounting teams, delivering results that protect clients' assets and reputations nationwide.
Fraud doesn’t operate in isolation, and neither should financial institutions. Join our upcoming webinar to hear from a panel of experts as they explore how new technologies are driving a unified, cross-institutional approach to fraud prevention.
Our recent webinar with Arnold & Porter dove into how banks can confidently navigate the complex, shifting rules around digital assets. The panel of experts unpacked practical strategies for managing risk, compliance, and tailored banking services in this fast-moving space.
