Ronald Pol

Ronald Pol

One of the least effective anti-crime measures, anywhere, ever, affects us all. For dirty truths about dirty money, read my blog. Outcomes science and occasional satire inside.
Jul
19
Three interview questions for Police chiefs to ask financial investigators (1)

Three interview questions for Police chiefs to ask financial investigators (1)

Leadership selection can perpetuate failure or enable leadership for outcomes.
5 min read
Jul
14
When the AML juggernaut diverted onto a side-road

When the AML juggernaut diverted onto a side-road

On a warm summer’s day, in Paris, a Sunday…
8 min read
Jul
03
AML law making: Evidence-based or driven by theory, belief, and assumption?

AML law making: Evidence-based or driven by theory, belief, and assumption?

Are these examples from your country, or might they reflect your next AML extension?
5 min read
Jul
03
“Academics think (Theory), Practitioners do (Reality)”

“Academics think (Theory), Practitioners do (Reality)”

Peering behind the wall of things we know to be true.
4 min read
Jun
26
Effective AML, oxymoron

Effective AML, oxymoron

A casual example of an uncomfortable alliance, unconsummated even as it enters a fourth decade. And a slightly tongue-in-cheek romp through the history of AML effectiveness.
8 min read
Jun
26
The myth of money laundering’s 2-5 percent of global GDP

The myth of money laundering’s 2-5 percent of global GDP

Of mythical numbers, facts by repetition, and truths by mantra.
3 min read
Jun
26
Applied outcomes science, an example

Applied outcomes science, an example

Effective outcomes seldom happen by accident, and good design trumps rhetoric and hope.
7 min read
Jun
19
The biggest problem with AML

The biggest problem with AML

Huge market for AML, no market for effective AML.
10 min read
Jun
15
“Money laundering" originated with Al Capone

“Money laundering" originated with Al Capone

Evidence suggests that the practice preceded and the money laundering phrase post-dated Capone.
2 min read
Jun
15
What is money laundering?

What is money laundering?

Even regulators fall into common misconceptions.
1 min read