The Dark Money Files

We take a close look at events reported by SVT (Swedish Television) in relation to SEB's non-resident banking in the Baltics.

Based on leaked material which has been shared with us, we include a forensic review of the detailed statement carried on their website and conclude that their are areas which still leave room for concern.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at https://www.thedarkmoneyfiles.com/

In this episode we complete our look at PEPs by going into Enhanced Due Diligence in a bit more detail before turning our attention to other high risk situations. 

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at https://www.thedarkmoneyfiles.com/

In this episode we talk all things PEP. We cover how to define one, what constitutes a relative or close associate, what is the difference between source of wealth and source of funds and the thorny issue of PEP retirement or declassification.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at https://www.thedarkmoneyfiles.com/

In this episode we look back at a recent episode of the BBC1 news programme "Panorama" featuring drug money, gold bullion, billions of dollars of money laundering, poor treatment of whistle-blowers and a (very brief) appearance from one half of the duo.

We talk about the money laundering "process" and how the description could be improved and look ahead to a forthcoming mini-series on "risk" starting with an introduction to the world of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).

We also announce the launch of our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQt-hM8EsoV-xLufUtY8Vw) and a significant upgrade to our website (https://thedarkmoneyfiles.com/) as well as a new "The Dark Money Files" venture - a "Serial" type podcast reporting on a detailed investigation in-depth. Due to launch in the New Year, the first season is provisionally titled "The Tower".

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at https://www.thedarkmoneyfiles.com/

This week we look at two separate issues (but there are similarities). 

First up, Swedbank published its 3rd quarter results this week and included an update on their ongoing investigations into the alleged use of their bank as part of a money laundering operation in the Baltics.

Secondly, we revisit the recent FATF plenary in Paris and put forward our own proposals for how we think the Mutual Evaluation Report process could be improved.

Both demand to be looked at as much in the round as they do in detail.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at https://www.thedarkmoneyfiles.com/

This week, in honour of the first 2019 Plenary meeting of the FATF we look at the birth of the organisation in Paris in 1989 and a pillar of its existence - The Mutual Evaluation Report.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at https://www.thedarkmoneyfiles.com/

In this episode we look at the recent raid on Deutsche Bank in connection with the Danske Bank story, the role of correspondent banking in the story and the risks associated with it.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at https://www.thedarkmoneyfiles.com/

In this episode we take a long hard look at the reporting requirements and all the other responsibilities placed on the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

We look at an example of what can happen when thing go wrong but also the huge variety of challenging but interesting and important jobs the MLRO is responsible for.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at https://www.thedarkmoneyfiles.com/

In this episode we reflect on some past episodes, chat about the recent Dark Money Files Live event and announce some exciting news for followers of the podcast.

New ways to bring you Dark Money stories!

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at https://www.thedarkmoneyfiles.com/

In this first episode of season three we give our listeners an overview of the report to the EU Parliament and Commission looking at recent money laundering cases in Europe and what we can learn from them.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at https://www.thedarkmoneyfiles.com/