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Impact of anti-money laundering regulations on art business in the European Union
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2018)
The thesis researches and analyses reasons, why is art market attractive for money laundering and a safe haven for dubious players. It also suggests that the laws should be changed to combat money laundering through art ...
The balancing act between data protection and AML in the banking industry
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2018)
The thesis aims to determine the problematic aspects of striking a balance between data protection and anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CTF) laws for the business of banks based on the ...
Ambiguities in measures to combat money-laundering in the European Union
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2018)
Money laundering poses a great threat to the financial system of the EU, therefore, effective measures must be in place to protect the financial system. This research establishes that the measures provided by the EU in the ...
Analysis of the law on the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing and law on International Sanctions and National Sanctions of the Republic of Latvia in relation to non-residents and non-entities and comparison with international requirements. Main problems and solutions
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2019)
The study examines the impact of changes in the Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing and Law on International Sanctions and National Sanctions of the Republic of Latvia on non-residents and ...
Anti-money laundering: external accountants as “gate-keepers” in money laundering schemes in Latvia
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2019)
The main aim of the master’s thesis is to present an analysis of accountants’ involvement in money laundering schemes due to the lack of regulation on the profession. The research is based on the Financial Action Task Force ...
A comprehensive analysis of trade based money laundering preventive measures in the EU
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2019)
This thesis concerns the research on applicability of trade based money laundering preventive measures in the European Union. With the growing concern of criminals who legitimize illicit funds through trade, it is important ...
Analysis of the Fifth European Union Anti-Money Laundering Directive and its impact on financial institutions
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2019)
Money laundering was and is a subject of great concern for many global financial institutions and national governments, as it is a crime with significant consequences. The European Union took several initiatives in order ...
Comparative analysis of Latvian and Estonian AML requirements in regards to the virtual currency exchange service providers – theory and practice
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2020)
Money laundering is considered as one of the most significant types of financial crime. Its magnitude has only increased in the past decade alongside with the development in the technological field. Since the regulatory ...
Implementation of beneficial ownership register in the Baltic States
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2020)
The aim of this thesis is to understand the term “beneficial owner” and look at the implementation of beneficial ownership register in the Baltic States, i.e., Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. The term “beneficial owner” ...
Customer due diligence requirements, in the context of anti-money laundering regulations in Latvia.
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2021)
This thesis investigates the problem of Latvian banks’ discriminatory habits towards non-residents in the context of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, a practice which could have a negative impact on direct foreign ...