Covered in this Briefing Note:

High value goods are often used to launder the proceeds of criminal activities. Fine art, yachts, jewellery and other luxury items have featured in a number of recent high-profile financial scandals, ranging from the 1MDB corruption case to the Panama Papers revelations.

This briefing note covers the relevant legislation and explains the practical steps organisations can take to mitigate the threat from money laundering and terrorist financing in this vulnerable sector.