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International anti-money laundering laws. Improving external accountability of political leaders

The full potential of anti-money laundering regimes (AML) as an anti-corruption tool is yet to be realised. At the international level, AML measures can provide a checks and balances mechanism for political figures who are ‘untouchable’ in their home jurisdictions. For that to take place, however, developed and developing countries need to improve AML systems by encouraging collaboration between financial intelligence units and anti-corruption agencies, harmonising laws on predicate offences and improving access to information on beneficiary ownership.

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5 August 2010
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International anti-money laundering laws. Improving external accountability of political leaders

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Chaikin, D. (2010) International anti-money laundering laws. Improving external accountability of political leaders. Bergen: Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Brief 2010:4) 4 p.

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David Chaikin

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