Bridge

Extracts from academic papers, bridging the science/narrative gap.
Feb
22
AML: “Globalizing an extremely expensive regulatory order”

AML: “Globalizing an extremely expensive regulatory order”

Scientists and even the UN have repeatedly exposed the puny impact of anti-money laundering efforts, yet the increasingly stark reality has been ignored for decades, and AML groupthink remains hostile to evidence challenging the dominant narrative.
4 min read
Feb
06
United Nations slams AML’s 0.2% success rate

United Nations slams AML’s 0.2% success rate

Seminal 2011 research paper exposed puny impact of anti-money laundering efforts.
4 min read
Jan
31
Award-winning paper on AML effectiveness

Award-winning paper on AML effectiveness

Response to money laundering scandal: Evidence-informed or perception driven?
2 min read
Nov
16
NZ’s “zero-crime” anti-money laundering strategy: “100% effective”

NZ’s “zero-crime” anti-money laundering strategy: “100% effective”

Intelligent design crushes crime by penalizing banks, citizens, says leading regulator.
2 min read
Nov
09
Anti-money laundering effectiveness, crickets

Anti-money laundering effectiveness, crickets

Questions to which there must be an answer. Really, there must be, right?
2 min read
Nov
04
Interview: The ineffectiveness of AML

Interview: The ineffectiveness of AML

A Stephan Livera podcast
4 min read
Oct
20
The more things change, the more they stay the same

The more things change, the more they stay the same

Anti-money laundering: A study in the persistence of dominant narratives.
3 min read
Oct
07
The Paradox Papers

The Paradox Papers

When the 'solutions' to Panama, Paradise, and Pandora papers prevent better anti-crime outcomes.
3 min read
Sep
15
Anti-money laundering, anti-science

Anti-money laundering, anti-science

Major policy intervention shuns scientific method, public policy, outcomes and policing science.
3 min read
Sep
15
"Transparency” industry staunchly tight-lipped

"Transparency” industry staunchly tight-lipped

The anti-money laundering industry demands transparency, itself excepted.
3 min read