FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix

Country Codes, OFAC’s Latest Fine, Marshall Islands + Bunq Penalty | FinCrime Unfiltered

FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix

Show Notes

In this episode of FinCrime Unfiltered, Sarah Beth Felix breaks down some of the latest global financial crime and compliance headlines you need to know:

IRS vs ISO Country Codes — why the difference matters for compliance teams. Key Takeaways on OFAC’s Latest Penalty — what regulators are signaling with this action. Marshall Islands — implications for shipping registries and global trade. Bunq B.V. Penalty in the Netherlands — lessons from the Dutch central bank’s enforcement.

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