Julian Newman Keywords anti-money laundering money trails world wide fund for nature environmental crimes Read more about Julian Newman Julian Newman has worked for the London-based NGO Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) since 1997. EIA was established in 1984 to investigate, expose, and campaign against environmental crimes. He joined the organisation as an Investigator, and during his time at EIA he has carried out field investigations into a range of environmental crimes, including illegal logging, smuggling of ozone-depleting chemicals and hazardous waste, as well as illicit trade in ivory and tiger parts.
Following the Money Trails of the Illicit Wildlife Trade Read more about Following the Money Trails of the Illicit Wildlife Trade 14:00 – 16:00 GMT+8 | via Zoom This webinar is jointly organized by the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) with the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF).
Pacific AML/CFT Webinar Series Read more about Pacific AML/CFT Webinar Series The Pacific AML/CFT Webinar series is designed to provide a balanced, practical view of the state of AML/CFT in the Pacific Region, with particular focus on trade-based money laundering.
Trade Finance Products in Action/Case Study Read more about Trade Finance Products in Action/Case Study In this presentation, Mr. O'Brien walked participants through the process of a typical trade facilitation deal, and discussed a case study to get a better understanding of how it works.
Ultimate Beneficial Owners: International Standards and Practices Read more about Ultimate Beneficial Owners: International Standards and Practices In this presentation, Mr. Syquia guided participants in defining ultimate beneficial owners and applying the Financial Action Task Force (FATC) standards. He also discussed how to determine controlling ownership interests, structures designed to conceal beneficial ownership, and identifying who actually exercises control.
Letter of Credit Relay Read more about Letter of Credit Relay In this presentation, Mr. Packham and Mr. O'Brien gave an overview and the workflow for a Letter of Credit (LC) relay, and shares the challenges holding back Pacific countries. They also shared the benefits of LC relay, and potential solutions to overcome the challenges which were earlier presented.
Digital KYC Solutions: Everest Read more about Digital KYC Solutions: Everest In this presentation, Mr. Reid gave an overview and architecture of Everest's digital Know Your Customer platform, and how they process the on-boarding and verification of users/entities. He also shared an example from the Central Bank of Samoa to illustrate the money transfer chain of custody, remittance ID verification and transaction tracking and reporting.
Trade Loans: A Less Risky Alternative to Overdrafts Read more about Trade Loans: A Less Risky Alternative to Overdrafts In this presentation, Mr. Packham shares the definition, purpose, and applicability of a trade finance loan. He also underscored the advantages of trade loans and its benefits to the customer and gave an overview of a trade cycle analysis, which can be used to help establish a trade loan facility.
Environmental and Social Safeguards for Trade Read more about Environmental and Social Safeguards for Trade In this presentation, Mr. Sutken presented the definition of sustainable trade finance, as well as the drivers of change in trade finance and the potential risks of inaction. He also shared information on the ICC process, as well as the web platform for agro-commodities.
Trade Business Read more about Trade Business In this presentation, Mr. Packham gave an overview on the benefits of trade finance, and the characteristics that make it low risk. He also shared the key components of successful trade businesses, the risks and its mitigation in international trade, and how to position letters of credit as the preferred payment method and their unique benefits to customers.