Global South Dialogue on Economic Crime

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The Online Work-in-Progress Series: Commercial Law, Governance, and Society – Global South Perspectives is set for Wednesday, 29 October 2025.

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#CommercialLaw #GlobalSouth #Governance #EconomicCrime @nkechiazinge.bsky.social

We’re delighted to announce that Ms. Riana McArthur, Senior Specialist, Social Scientist at the South African Revenue Services (SARS), will be presenting her paper at our upcoming Commercial Law Workshop.
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#CommercialLaw #TaxAdministration

Join us for the Online Work-in-Progress Series: Commercial Law, Governance, and Society - Global South Perspectives, taking place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025.

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Call for Abstracts & Registration Open
Join us for the Online Work-in-Progress Series:

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Eritrea’s First AML/CFT Mutual Evaluation Reveals Alarming Gaps

On 28 August, the ESAAMLG published Eritrea’s first FATF-style Mutual Evaluation Report (MER), unveiling serious deficiencies in its anti-money laundering
👉 Read report here: esaamlg.org/reports/MER%20of%20Eritrea-July%202025.pdf

Swiss Alert: AML Law Under Pressure

Switzerland, long seen as the world’s wealth hub, is facing a heated debate.
Read more here: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
#AML #Transparency #FinancialCrime #Switzerland #Regulation #GlobalFinance

The Netherlands steps up the fight against financial crime with AI

The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) has unveiled a new AI-powered chatbot to support financial crime investigators.
🔗 Read more: www.amlintelligence.com/2025/09/news...

#AI #AML @nkechiazinge.bsky.social

The Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) convened its 50th Task Force of Senior Officials Meeting, the 25th Council of Ministers Meeting, and the 8th Public–Private Sector Dialogue (PPSD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (22–30 August 2025).

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Fighting Money Laundering Across Borders Requires Unity

The FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL, and UNODC jointly launched a new Handbook on International Co-operation against Money Laundering.

Read more here 👉 www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...

#AML @nkechiazinge.bsky.social @drjoymalala.bsky.social

Payments as Performances: The Affective Turn in the Commodification of Value.
From the tap of a card to the buzz of a mobile wallet, the act of paying has become more than a transaction — it’s a performance.
📖 Read the full article here: rai.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
#Anthropology

We are pleased to announce that the Global South Dialogue on Economic Crime (GSDEC) will host a dedicated panel at the upcoming Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime, taking place on 2 September 2025.

we would love for you to join the conversation.

#GSDEC @nkechiazinge.bsky.social

🚨 Today’s the Day!

Join us this afternoon at 2PM BST for the virtual launch of Global Anti-Money Laundering Regulation: Developing Countries’ Compliance Challenges.
💻 Online (Zoom)
🎟️ Register now and join the conversation: bit.ly/GAMLR
Sign up here: bit.ly/GAMLR

See you soon!

#GAMLR

We’re pleased to feature Dr Peter Sproat and Professor Tony Ward as guest speakers at the upcoming launch of Global Anti-Money Laundering Regulation: Developing Countries’ Compliance Challenges.
🗓️ 28 August 2025
🕑 2PM BST
🔗 Register: bit.ly/GAMLR
#FATF #BeneficialOwnership @nkechiazinge.bsky.social

We're glad to be joined by Chinelo Bob-Osamor, a PhD researcher at Cardiff University, for the launch of Global Anti-Money Laundering Regulation: Developing Countries’ Compliance Challenges.

🗓️ 28 August 2025
🕑 2PM BST
🔗 Register: bit.ly/GAMLR

#AML #MoneyLaundering @nkechiazinge.bsky.social

We're pleased to feature Dr Simeon Igbinedion at the upcoming launch of Global Anti-Money Laundering Regulation: Developing Countries’ Compliance Challenges.

🗓️ 28 August 2025
🕑 2PM BST
🔗 Register: bit.ly/GAMLR

#SimeonIgbinedion #AML #IFFs @nkechiazinge.bsky.social @drjoymalala.bsky.social

We’re glad to share that Professor John Hatchard will be at the virtual launch of Global Anti-Money Laundering Regulation: Developing Countries’ Compliance Challenges.

🗓️ 28 August 2025
🕑 2PM BST
🔗 Register: bit.ly/GAMLR
@nkechiazinge.bsky.social @drjoymalala.bsky.social

Book Launch Announcement

We’re excited to invite you to the virtual launch of the edited volume:

Global Anti-Money Laundering Regulation: Developing Countries’ Compliance Challenges

🗓️ Date: 28 August 2025
⏰ Time: 2PM BST
📍 Location: Zoom
🔗 Register: bit.ly/GAMLR
@nkechiazinge.bsky.social

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT
We’re honoured to welcome Jean-Pierre Brun to the virtual launch of Global Anti-Money Laundering Regulation: Developing Countries’ Compliance Challenges.

We look forward to his insights at the launch.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/GAMLR

#AML #AntiCorruption @nkechiazinge.bsky.social

We’re honoured to share this thoughtful endorsement of Global Anti-Money Laundering Regulation: Developing Countries’ Compliance Challenges from leading voices.
🗓️ Join us for the virtual launch of the book
on 28 August 2025 at 2PM BST.
Register here: bit.ly/GAMLR @nkechiazinge.bsky.social

Welcome to August! 🌟 Exciting events ahead as we continue our mission at GSDEC. Let's make this month count! #NewMonth #AugustVibes #GSDEC @nkechiazinge.bsky.social @drjoymalala.bsky.social

Save the Date: 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances & Cryptoassets – 28–29 October 2025, in Vienna!
Follow conference updates and registration info here: www.europol.europa.eu/publications...
#CryptoCrime #FinancialCrime #AML #Europol #UNODC #GlobalSouth #Compliance #PublicPrivatePartnershi

Policy Update: Africa Intensifies Action Against Illicit Financial Flows!

Read more here - www.afdb.org/en/documents...
#AfricanDevelopment #FinancialIntegrity #AML #IFFs #AfricaRising #PolicyUpdate #GoodGovernance @nkechiazinge.bsky.social @drjoymalala.bsky.social

New FATF Report Highlights Global Weaknesses in Preventing WMD Financing

Full report: www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati...

#FATF #ProliferationFinancing #FinancialCrime #SanctionsEvasion #GlobalSouth #WMD #Compliance #AML #RiskManagement #CryptoRisks #BeneficialOwnership @nkechiazinge.bsky.social

What are the biggest barriers to combating illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the Global South?

💬 We want to hear from you
What do you think is the most pressing obstacle in fighting IFFs in our regions?
Join the conversation. Share your insights, experiences, and ideas. @nkechiazinge.bsky.social

"The 10th AML & Financial Crime Southern Africa Conference is happening on September 9–10, 2025, in Johannesburg!

👉 Register here: www.tci-sa.co.za/event/aml-fi...

#AML #FinancialCrime #SouthernAfrica #SADC #Compliance #RiskManagement #AMLConference2025" @nkechiazinge.bsky.social

📢 Call for Participation: Work-in-Progress Series on Commercial Law, Governance & Society

📅 Submission: Friday, 26 September 2025
📅 Registration: Friday, 24 October 2025
📝 Submit Abstract Here - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🔗 Register Here = liverpool-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In June, the FATF published its updated list of “Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring,” adding Bolivia and the British Virgin Islands, while removing Croatia, Mali, and Tanzania.

Read more here: www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publicati... #FATF #AML #Compliance #RiskManagement #FinancialCrime

Happy New Month! Wishing you a month filled with success and joy. Let's make it great together! #NewMonth #Success #GSDEC @nkechiazinge.bsky.social @drjoymalala.bsky.social

"Africa is losing hundreds of billions of dollars annually to financial crime and illicit financial flows (IFFs)!

Read the report here - www.afdb.org/en/documents...
#FinancialCrime #IllicitFinancialFlows #AfricaDevelopment #EconomicJustice #Governance #Transparency #Digitalization #AfricanUnion

Tanzania's mineral-rich mining sector is significantly impacted by Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), often hidden through opaque beneficial ownership structures. gfintegrity.org/report/illic...

#TanzaniaMining #IllicitFinancialFlows #BeneficialOwnership #Transparency #EconomicDevelopment