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873: 500:- Former head of the Financial Intelligence Unit in Switzerland, known for its significant role in international finance and anti-money laundering efforts.Daniel Thelesklaf who assumed the tough new role last year after a number of years with the United Nations. He has also previously served as the FIU chief in both Switzerland and Liechtenstein. A very experienced operator, Daniel took over after a number of embarrassing controversies at the German unit. He joined with a mission to change culture, embed priorities and also help with the transition to Germany’s new AML super-agency, the Federal Financial Crime Agency, which is in the process of being set up. 491: 1041: 747: 1036: 404:
FIUs have their FIU.NET equipment within their own premises and manage their own information. Through FIU.NET the connected FIUs create bilateral or multilateral cases. Match (autonomous, anonymous, analysis) is a matching tool within FIU.NET. Match makes it possible for FIUs to match names in order to find relevant data that is possessed by other connected FIUs. As the data is anonymized, there is no breaching of privacy and data protection rules.
441: 505: 465: 436:- Former Executive Secretary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which works closely with FIUs globally to set standards and promote effective implementation of measures for combating money laundering and terrorist financing.In 2021, David received the inaugural Financial Crime Fighter of the Year Award for outstanding leadership in the field of AML/CFT from the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime. 514:- Chief of the Financial Intelligence Unit in east asia, playing a key role in addressing financial crime in one of the world's largest and fastest-growing economies.Kumar has led the  international Security and Foreign Policy Team and served as a member of the international Commission on finance,  and Public Service.He has been featured top CEOs /Executives based in East Asia in 2023. 519: 19: 849: 645:. Any cash transaction where the customer seems to be trying to avoid BSA reporting requirements (e.g., CTR, NIL). A SAR must also be filed if the customer's actions indicate that s/he is laundering money or otherwise violating federal criminal law. The customer must not know that a SAR is being filed. 407:
The heads of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) around the world play crucial roles in combating financial crime, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud. FIUs are typically national agencies responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating financial intelligence to combat
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Transactions of at least $ 5,000 that the institution knows, suspects, or has reason to suspect have no business or apparent lawful purpose or are not the sort in which the particular customer would normally be expected to engage and for which the institution knows of no reasonable explanation after
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FIU.NET is funded by the European Commission and participating FIUs. Currently, the connected EU Member State FIUs are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal,
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Director of the Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies at RUSI (Royal United Services Institute), a leading think tank focusing on financial crime and security. Although not an executive within a specific FIU, Keatinge has significant influence in the field.Tom Keatinge has contributed to a
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The Financial Intelligence Unit Network (FIU.NET) is a decentralized computer network that provides an information exchange between the financial intelligence units of the European Union. FIU.NET is a decentralized system with no central database where the information is collected. All the connected
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Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) are specialized agencies responsible for receiving, analyzing, and disseminating financial information related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. They play a crucial role in the global fight against financial crime by
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FIUs are normally not law enforcement agencies, but their mission is to process and analyze the information received. If sufficient evidence of unlawful activity is found, the matter is passed to the police or public prosecutors. They complement the apparatus of administrative
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variety of publications and media outlets; has given evidence to UK parliamentary and US congressional hearings and spoken at a range of high-level multilateral forums including the UN Security Council and the Financial Action Task Force and a number of its regional bodies.
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These units often work in conjunction with one another, sharing information and coordinating efforts to tackle financial crimes on a global scale. They are part of a broader network of organizations and agencies committed to financial security and integrity.The
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Federal crimes against, or involving transactions conducted through, a financial institution that the financial institution detects and that involve at least $ 5,000 if a suspect can be identified, or at least $ 25,000 regardless of whether a suspect can be
83:: While not an FIU itself, FATF is an international body that sets standards and promotes effective implementation of measures for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. It has a network of member countries and works closely with FIUs globally. 44:
which collect information on suspicious or unusual financial activity from the financial industry and other entities or professions required to report suspicious transactions, suspected of being money laundering or terrorism financing.":
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The executives leading these units are often prominent figures with extensive experience in finance, law enforcement, or regulatory affairs. Here are some notable executives and leaders associated with FIUs from around the world:
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due investigation. The language of the RFPA indicates that a SAR filed under this rule comes from an individual transaction, not a profile of activities that make the transaction stand out.
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collaborating with various stakeholders, including law enforcement, regulatory authorities, and international organizations. Here’s an overview of some prominent FIUs around the world:
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Transactions of at least $ 5,000 that the institution knows, suspects, or has reason to suspect involve funds from illegal activities or are structured to attempt to hide those funds;
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Transactions of at least $ 5,000 that the institution knows, suspects or has reason to suspect are designed to evade any regulations promulgated under the Bankruptcy Secrecy Act; or
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FIU.NET is governed by a Board of Partners (BoP) formed by connected FIUs that have volunteered for a seat. The Board of Partners is chaired by an independent Director.
474:- Head of the Financial Intelligence Unit in Japan, overseeing efforts to combat money laundering and other financial crimes in one of the world's largest economies. 486:- Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit in Colombia, leading initiatives to address financial crimes in a country with a complex financial crime landscape. 1020: 179: 480:- Executive Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit in Trinidad and Tobago, contributing to the region’s efforts in financial crime prevention. 77:: FinCEN is part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and focuses on combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. 825:
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these issues. Here are some prominent FIU heads and their respective countries, though it's worth noting that leadership can change.
199: 131:: Japan's FIU works on analyzing suspicious financial transactions and enhancing the anti-money laundering framework in Japan. 833: 32:
from the financial industry and other entities or professions required to report suspicious transactions, suspected of being
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Georgios A. Antonopoulos; Marc Groenhuijsen; Jackie Harvey; Tijs Kooijmans; Almir Maljevic; Klaus Von Lampe (2011).
555: 587: 579: 267: 107:: CFCSA is the Indian FIU, which handles financial intelligence and investigations related to financial crimes. 797: 771: 101:: FINTRAC is Canada’s FIU, focusing on detecting and preventing money laundering and terrorist financing. 113:: The FIU in Singapore is known for its proactive approach to detecting and preventing financial crimes. 29: 1060: 821: 999:. United Kingdom: UK- Parliament; House of Lords - The Stationery Office. 2009. pp. 254–255. 1079: 996:
Money laundering and the financing of terrorism: 19th report of session 2008-09, Vol. 2: Evidence
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Daily operation of the system is managed by the FIU.NET Bureau, a project bureau of the Dutch
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Tom Keatinge is the founding Director of the Centre for Finance and Security (CFS) at RUSI,
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supervision, which ensures that obliged entities transmit relevant information to the FIU.
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Any kind of insider abuse of a financial institution, involving any amount;
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THE HEAD of Germany’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Daniel Thelesklaf
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YOSHITAKA KATO Expertise in handling Japan-U.S. cross-border transactions.
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Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)
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Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
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DAVID LEWIS Executive Secretary of the Financial Action Task Force (
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Public body that collects information about suspicious transactions
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The United States has several laws requiring the reporting to the
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Centre for Financial Crime and Security Analysis (CFCSA) - India
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Representative Reports required from US financial institutions
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Federal Financial Monitoring Service of the Russian Federation
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Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) - United States
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Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center
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Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
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Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)
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information on suspicious or unusual financial activity
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Actions that can trigger an SAR being filed include:
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information on suspicious or unusual financial activity
money laundering
terrorism financing
anti-money laundering
Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units
Argentina
Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera
Aruba
Financial Intelligence Unit-Aruba (FIU-Aruba)
https://www.fiu-aruba.com
Australia
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre
Austria
Geldwäschemeldestelle im Bundeskriminalamt
Brazil
COAF
Canada
Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
Cyprus
Unit for Combating Money Laundering
France
Tracfin
Germany
Zentralstelle fĂĽr Finanztransaktionsuntersuchungen
India
Financial Intelligence Unit (India)
Indonesia
Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center
Ireland
Garda Financial Intelligence Unit

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