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Exploring the links between AML, digital currencies and blockchain technology

Exploring the links between AML, digital currencies and blockchain technology PurposeThis paper aims to explore the implications of the 2014 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) publication and guidelines on virtual currency definitions and the overall impact of blockchain technology on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and regulation. The report cites three case study examples, which the FATF paper uses and which this paper questions as to their relevance, especially to the formal banking sector.Design/methodology/approachThe paper has provided a critical analysis of a FATF publication and guideline document. Additional secondary data has been used on blockchain technology and to analyse the relevance and implications of the case studies used in the FATF document.FindingsThe main findings are that virtual currency technology has the potential to support AML frameworks within banking when and if they are better understood. However, generic case examples of virtual currency legal cases are not necessarily useful when developing AML risk assessment frameworks within the banking sector.Practical implicationsThe implications from the research affect any financial organisation undertaking AML risk analysis or compliance especially for virtual currencies. It applies to the banking, insurance and auditing professions and is of interest to academics working on virtual and digital currencies.Social implicationsThe social implications are that virtual currency technology can be used to add protection to banking transactions and could also be considered for client identity information such as beneficial ownership.Originality/valueThe originality of this paper is the topic of blockchain technology being considered in AML frameworks and the critical analysis of the FATF cases. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Money Laundering Control Emerald Publishing

Exploring the links between AML, digital currencies and blockchain technology

Naheem, Mohammed Ahmad
Journal of Money Laundering Control , Volume 22 (3): 12 – Jul 2, 2019
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Emerald Publishing
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1368-5201
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10.1108/JMLC-11-2015-0050
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PurposeThis paper aims to explore the implications of the 2014 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) publication and guidelines on virtual currency definitions and the overall impact of blockchain technology on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and regulation. The report cites three case study examples, which the FATF paper uses and which this paper questions as to their relevance, especially to the formal banking sector.Design/methodology/approachThe paper has provided a critical analysis of a FATF publication and guideline document. Additional secondary data has been used on blockchain technology and to analyse the relevance and implications of the case studies used in the FATF document.FindingsThe main findings are that virtual currency technology has the potential to support AML frameworks within banking when and if they are better understood. However, generic case examples of virtual currency legal cases are not necessarily useful when developing AML risk assessment frameworks within the banking sector.Practical implicationsThe implications from the research affect any financial organisation undertaking AML risk analysis or compliance especially for virtual currencies. It applies to the banking, insurance and auditing professions and is of interest to academics working on virtual and digital currencies.Social implicationsThe social implications are that virtual currency technology can be used to add protection to banking transactions and could also be considered for client identity information such as beneficial ownership.Originality/valueThe originality of this paper is the topic of blockchain technology being considered in AML frameworks and the critical analysis of the FATF cases.

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Journal of Money Laundering Control – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 2, 2019

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