Paradise Papers: Alisher Usmanov’s due diligence role queried

An oligarch with close links to the Kremlin may have secretly taken ownership of a company responsible for anti-money laundering checks on Russian cash, the Paradise Papers show. Isle of Man-based Bridgewaters should conduct independent due diligence tests on firms it administers, including dozens linked to Alisher Usmanov. If he owns or controls the firm it would […]

The outcome of FATF’s Plenary meeting 1-3 November 2017

Buenos Aires, 3 November 2017 –FATF President Mr. Santiago Otamendi and GAFILAT President Mr. Eugenio Curia, both from Argentina, chaired the first Plenary meeting of FATF-XXIX in Buenos Aires. This was a joint Plenary with GAFILAT, therefore all members of both organisations were able to participate in the meeting.  Mr. Mauricio Macri, President of the Republic […]