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The digitized economy makes many money launderers able to execute their criminal schemes successfully. In many cases, the current AML regulations are no longer effective or adequate to prevent or stop most money launderers. Hence, the need to deconstruct and reconstruct the current AML regulations. A key element of the reconstructed AML regulations has to be promoting the active involvement of financial institutions as partners. AML compliance should go beyond meeting the minimum requirements to escape being penalized for non-compliance, but more sustainably nurturing a system that makes the concerned organizations see themselves as partners of the state, and the international agencies fighting financial crimes.
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Prof. Essia is an economist with several years of teaching, research, and consulting experience. He has authored several books and scholarly articles. Dr. Ehiwario holds a PhD in banking and risk management. An excellent audit, fraud & risk management expert, he has worked for high-profile private and public organizations in the UK and Nigeria.
