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AN INSIGHT OF THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE COMPLIANCE DIGEST
Money laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks and Vulnerabilities associated with
Gold
Gold has been used in various cultures since antiquity as a medium for exchange or payment. Recent shifts in the global economy have
resulted in an increased demand for stable-value investments and commodities; gold being one is an extremely attractive vehicle for
laundering money.
The regulatory characteristics of the gold market in a number of countries make it attractive for organised crime groups to own cash-
for-gold businesses in order to place and integrate illicit proceeds. Is there a potential link between the gold market and terrorist
financing?
Wealth Management - A Sophisticated Aspect of Private Banking
The term wealth management is in use from the year 1933. Wealth management gives you insights on the right investment choices
and it is an investment advisory discipline which includes financial planning, investment portfolio management and other financial
services. People who possess huge wealth usually opt for complex financial arrangements, wherein their assets are spread out and
diverse in nature.
Find out more on Wealth Management in the next issue.
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