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‼️ Sanctions Space Podcast ‼️ Jonathan Burke, Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing of the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Evolving Threats, Technology, and Regulation. Listen to my conversation with Jonathan, we discuss: 👉His return into government having recently held senior sanctions compliance roles in Citi and the lessons he's learned along the way. 👉The evolving threat environment, interlinkages between sanctions and fraud, and how future terrorism threats may evolve. 👉The future of regulation in a world of evolving technology, plus so much more. Available on all main podcast channels - search sanctions space. Recorded in the margins of ACAMS #hollywoodAssembly

The Assembly Hollywood 2026 has officially wrapped 🎉    Nearly 1,800 AFC professionals came together in Hollywood this week. The conversations that took place will shape how our industry responds to the threats and opportunities ahead.    Here are the themes you can't miss:    - Advanced AI has "industrialized fraud" and the industry is responding. Panels explored how FIs can adopt AI safely: running AI solutions in sandboxes alongside legacy options, leveraging smaller pilots to quickly test new products, and thoughtful AI education across organizations. The goal is that as an industry, we are equipped with the right skills and tools. - AML, fraud, and cybersecurity teams cannot work in silos. It is critical that these functions share data, know how, and infrastructure as we aim to combat the astronomical rise in fraud. That means thinking and building beyond what is set out by regulations to ensure that we are at the front of the curve. Sharing data across industry sectors, international collaboration, and adopting AI safely were noted as key to solving the fraud problem. - The new AML rule proposed by FinCEN is dividing the room. Some believe the proposed rule gives financial institutions everything they need to revolutionize their programs—if they seize the opportunity. Others say it does not go far enough and isn't much different than what is required today. It is possibly evolutionary but not transformational. - Sanctions compliance is being recalibrated.    Jonathan Burke, Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing at U.S. Department of the Treasury, noted that many Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list matches demand extensive review despite posing limited risk, prompting Treasury to reassess how sanctions programs align with national security priorities. For financial institutions, rapidly shifting geopolitical signals are colliding with fixed risk appetites, making a whole-of-FI response across Legal, Compliance, and the Business essential. - Crypto adoption by criminals is accelerating, and we're falling behind. Asked about the emerging risks, Giles Thomson, Director for Economic Crime and Sanctions, HM Treasury and Vice-President, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) noted that crypto assets featured heavily in both money laundering and sanctions evasions cases. AFC professionals are still catching up, reflected in the high attendance at the crypto-focused sessions this year.    The Assembly Hollywood proved once again that there is no substitute for being in the room.     Thank you to every attendee, speaker, sponsor, and team member who made it possible.   Next up, The Assembly Europe in Frankfurt. We look forward to convening our European members next month.    #ACAMSAssembly

Cartel activity in Mexico is making waves across our global financial system. Yesterday at The Assembly Hollywood, investigative journalist & author, Anabel Hernández gave a Special Presentation on how Mexican cartels gain power and influence through their connections with transnational corporations in Mexico. After moderating the talk, ACAMS Journalist Chelsea Carrick spoke with Anabel on how this influence helps to push financial crime outside of the Mexican border. Head to our YouTube channel to hear the entirety of Anabel's talk, where she delves deep into this critical topic: https://lnkd.in/eQqg9fni This Special Presentation was part of our Foro LATAM track at The Assembly, featuring six presentations fully in Spanish. #ACAMSAssembly

Fascinating ACAMS debate on U.S. AML modernization at The Assembly Hollywood. It perfectly encapsulated two emerging and opposing views on the proposed AML program rule. One view, the proposed rule gives financial institutions everything they need to revolutionize their programs, but you have to seize it. Another view, the proposed rule does not go far enough and is really not all that different from what’s required today. Maybe evolutionary but not revolutionary. Great job by J. Edward Conway Jim Candelmo and Daniel P. Stipano framing the debate!

Thought bubbles from The Assembly Hollywood. Our favorite: community is strength. We wholeheartedly agree 🎯 Which one sticks out to you the most? #ACAMSAssembly

We caught up with Kieran Beer after he moderated Jonathan Burke's keynote address this morning at The Assembly Hollywood. Here's what piqued his interest the most 💡 #ACAMSAssembly

The Assembly Hollywood 2026 has officially kicked off 🎉 We're so excited to spend the next 3 days with everyone. Are you joining us this year? Here are some tips: 🎤 Pay attention to these tracks. New this year, the Foro LATAM track will feature 6 sessions in Spanish. Check out the Fraud track to get up-to-date on the biggest threat facing the AFC world right now. Our Sanctions track features everything you need to know about international AFC shifts. Your agenda is your guide to following each track. 🧩 Don't miss out on the expo floor. Our partners are excited to meet you, and you'll learn all about the best AFC tools on the market. We’ve also heard rumors of some customized swag floating around. 📝 Take notes. Remember, sharing is caring. Make note of what you learn (check out the new AI transcript feature in the App), and share the wealth. Just make sure that what you learn at The Assembly does not stay at The Assembly. 🏷️ Check out the #ACAMSAssembly tag to join the conversation here on LinkedIn. It's a great way to see what others are learning, explore events put on by our sponsors, and make sure you stay connected with the AFC folks you meet. Include it in your own posts so that everyone can share in your experience. Most importantly—enjoy!

Honored to be featured in CFO discussing one of the most important shifts happening in finance today, how we navigate the intersection of AI, automation, and trust. In the article, I share perspectives on: •    The increasing threat of deepfakes and AI-powered fraud and why finance leaders must stay proactive. •    How automation is transforming the functions of finance teams. •    What effective leadership entails in a rapidly evolving technological landscape where controls struggle to keep pace. •    Having my team complete the ACAMS AML General Awareness certificate to build a solid foundation in AFC knowledge. AI is opening up genuine opportunities but also bringing new risks. The CFO role has grown beyond just reporting; now it involves safeguarding trust, supporting smarter decision-making through automation, and leading with strong judgment, controls, and talent in a more complex environment. Grateful for the opportunity to share my perspective, and thank you to Adam Zaki for the thoughtful piece. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eBcwaUPr

Fraud is thriving because we don't share. The latest white paper from the ACAMS International Anti-Fraud & Technology Task Force dives into why information sharing isn't happening, particularly in the private sector, and the options we have for fixing the problem. Check out the full paper in front of the paywall here: https://lnkd.in/eTsFnAPs How has information sharing helped you in fighting fraud?

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. officials blacklisted two cartel-linked casinos and an allegedly false "human-rights activist" Tuesday. Read more in front of the paywall at ACAMS moneylaundering.com, here: https://lnkd.in/ehCYKCaD #cartel #fentanyl #mexico #texas #ofac #treasury #moneylaundering #sanctions #aml