Judi Tero

Ships change names, owners and flags to evade screening. Learn how to screen vessels by IMO number, trace ownership chains, and verify flags against fraud.

How banks screen parties, vessels, ports and dual-use goods across the letter of credit lifecycle. Red flags, regulatory sources and a workflow checklist

Comprehensive sanctions block a country. Sectoral sanctions block specific transactions. Understand the difference, the SSI vs SDN split, and screening impact.

PEP Screening for Non-Profits: Donor Due Diligence Guide: How charities screen PEP donors, partners and trustees without over-screening beneficiaries. FATF R.8, OFSI rules, source of wealth, and a practical checklist.

SAR vs CTR: The Difference and When to File Each A CTR reports cash over $10,000. A SAR reports suspicion at any amount. Compare thresholds, deadlines, penalties, and when both get filed at once.

Section 314(b) lets financial institutions share information under a FinCEN safe harbor. How it works, the June 2026 fraud update, and how to register.

A clear guide to the AML alert investigation workflow, from triage to SAR filing, with the documentation and decision standards examiners expect to see. When does an AML alert become a SAR? Learn more about the investigation documentation standard, common investigation pitfalls, and case management tooling in “AML Alert Investigation Workflow: From Alert to SAR Decision” article. 

Fraud and AML convergence (FRAML) explained: What it means for your compliance program, the benefits, challenges, and how to start converging.

A practical guide to building a fraud risk management framework using the COSO/ACFE 5 principles, with real steps for prevention, detection, and response.