Threat Finance Intelligence - Consultancy & Training AML/CTF/CPF
@andrew-mackay.bsky.social
Independent AML/CTF/CPF Consultant and Trainer
Associate Fellow, RUSI CFS - Royal United Services Institute, Centre for Finance and Security
Doctoral Candidate (UPEACE) - Illicit Finance
ACAMS Malta Chapter Co-Chair
Military Charity Trustee
Associate Fellow, RUSI CFS - Royal United Services Institute, Centre for Finance and Security
Doctoral Candidate (UPEACE) - Illicit Finance
ACAMS Malta Chapter Co-Chair
Military Charity Trustee
Insightful research and recommendations. Well worth a read.
'The approach to political donations in the UK remains naïve and those ostensibly empowered to police the system are underpowered' writes Neil Barnett.
UK Election Security is Threatened by Political Money Laundering Via Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency increases the ‘attack surface' for electoral interference. The UK government's focus is too narrow.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Insightful research and recommendations. Well worth a read.
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President Trump’s new corollary to the Monroe doctrine will provide more triggers for forceful action in the Western Hemisphere, but the focus on Latin America could motivate the US toward more cooperation, writes Francisco Lobo.
The Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine: Crisis or Opportunity?
President Trump’s new corollary to the Monroe doctrine will provide more triggers for forceful action in the Western Hemisphere, but the focus on Latin America could motivate the US toward more cooper...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
President Trump’s new corollary to the Monroe doctrine will provide more triggers for forceful action in the Western Hemisphere, but the focus on Latin America could motivate the US toward more cooperation, writes Francisco Lobo.
Some interesting and controversial points. Well worth a listen.
🎙️In the latest Suspicious Transaction Report Podcast, Jeffrey Robinson joins Tom Keatinge to challenge the Anti-Money Laundering status quo. Are we too entrenched in our current approach to combat economic crime? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/456nlr4
January 2, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Some interesting and controversial points. Well worth a listen.
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🎙️In the latest Suspicious Transaction Report Podcast, Jeffrey Robinson joins Tom Keatinge to challenge the Anti-Money Laundering status quo. Are we too entrenched in our current approach to combat economic crime? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/456nlr4
December 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🎙️In the latest Suspicious Transaction Report Podcast, Jeffrey Robinson joins Tom Keatinge to challenge the Anti-Money Laundering status quo. Are we too entrenched in our current approach to combat economic crime? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/456nlr4
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'Although Saudi Arabia and the UAE entered the Yemen war as coalition partners, their strategic goals have diverged substantially' write Dr Burcu Ozcelik, Baraa Shiban and Alaa Zoubi in the latest RUSI Commentary.
Southern Yemen's Power Shift: the Houthis and the UAE-Saudi Rivalry
While STC controlling the majority of Yemen's southern littoral may constrain the Houthis' ability to operationally expand attacks into the Gulf of Aden, the benefit may outweigh the costs.
www.rusi.org
December 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
'Although Saudi Arabia and the UAE entered the Yemen war as coalition partners, their strategic goals have diverged substantially' write Dr Burcu Ozcelik, Baraa Shiban and Alaa Zoubi in the latest RUSI Commentary.
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The rise of ‘minilateral’ Europe now stands at a crossroads. Will countries seek to structure the new ad hoc formats to retain a distinct European security community, or risk further fragmentation? Read the latest RUSI Commentary from Dr Neil Melvin to learn more.
Europe's Minilateral Moment
The rise of ‘minilateral' Europe now stands at a crossroads. Will countries seek to structure the new ad hoc formats to retain a distinct European security community, or risk further fragmentation?
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December 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The rise of ‘minilateral’ Europe now stands at a crossroads. Will countries seek to structure the new ad hoc formats to retain a distinct European security community, or risk further fragmentation? Read the latest RUSI Commentary from Dr Neil Melvin to learn more.
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#HIRING
Don’t miss the opportunity to join RUSI as a Research Bids Manager.
Lead complex research bids, work closely with senior researchers, and help shape competitive, high-impact proposals.
Closing date: 9 January 2026
Apply today: https://bit.ly/4aZxiug
Don’t miss the opportunity to join RUSI as a Research Bids Manager.
Lead complex research bids, work closely with senior researchers, and help shape competitive, high-impact proposals.
Closing date: 9 January 2026
Apply today: https://bit.ly/4aZxiug
January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Still time to apply!
Still time to apply!
#HIRING
We are recruiting a Director of Research Business Development to broaden and grow opportunities for research income at the institute by identifying, pursuing, and delivering new funding for research.
Closing date: 9 January 2026
Apply today: https://bit.ly/4p4NUnL
We are recruiting a Director of Research Business Development to broaden and grow opportunities for research income at the institute by identifying, pursuing, and delivering new funding for research.
Closing date: 9 January 2026
Apply today: https://bit.ly/4p4NUnL
January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Still time to apply!
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🎄Merry Christmas from all of us at RUSI!
December 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🎄Merry Christmas from all of us at RUSI!
Taiwan - fabulous country, fabulous people and fabulous food. One of my favourite places in Asia.
October 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Taiwan - fabulous country, fabulous people and fabulous food. One of my favourite places in Asia.
Interesting financial crime compliance training workshops on Guernsey. No stained glass windows but some historical portraits - and amazing scallops and black pudding.
September 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Interesting financial crime compliance training workshops on Guernsey. No stained glass windows but some historical portraits - and amazing scallops and black pudding.
1984 doublethink?
![The Telegraph
Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement
Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty
Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence
[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]
Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent
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![The Telegraph
Money > Property > Second homes
How to avoid tax on your second home
From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net
[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]
Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer
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September 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
1984 doublethink?
Cambridge in the English summer!
September 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Cambridge in the English summer!
Day one of the Cambridge Economic Crime Symposium at Jesus College. I will presenting on transnational financial crime and asset recovery. Lots of cryptocurrency case studies.
An incredible venue and some fabulous stain-glass windows. More photos to follow.
An incredible venue and some fabulous stain-glass windows. More photos to follow.
September 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Day one of the Cambridge Economic Crime Symposium at Jesus College. I will presenting on transnational financial crime and asset recovery. Lots of cryptocurrency case studies.
An incredible venue and some fabulous stain-glass windows. More photos to follow.
An incredible venue and some fabulous stain-glass windows. More photos to follow.
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If universities in the West teach courses on sanctions and economic warfare, we shouldn’t be surprised by the emergence of a parallel world teaching the art of circumvention, writes @keatingetom.bsky.social in the latest RUSI Commentary.
Teaching the Business and Art of Sanctions Circumvention
If universities in the West teach courses on sanctions and economic warfare, we shouldn’t be surprised by the emergence of a parallel world teaching the art of circumvention.
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August 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
If universities in the West teach courses on sanctions and economic warfare, we shouldn’t be surprised by the emergence of a parallel world teaching the art of circumvention, writes @keatingetom.bsky.social in the latest RUSI Commentary.
Vital reading for all in this space.
🚨🧵New RUSI paper, ‘Following the Fraud: The Role of Money Mule’ by @kathrynwestmore.bsky.social and Allison Owen is out now!
Following the Fraud: The Role of Money Mules
This paper discusses the rising issue of fraud in the UK, particularly focusing on the role of money mules in facilitating authorised push payment fraud and the implications for national security and ...
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August 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Vital reading for all in this space.
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The latest RUSI Commentary by Henry Sanderson explores the US government's efforts to address its reliance on China for rare earth elements and magnets, which are vital for both military and commercial technology.
The Pentagon’s Rare Earth Gamble: Smart Strategy or State-Crafted Monopoly?
Faced with Beijing’s export controls on rare earth elements, the Trump administration has stepped in, but the risk remains.
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August 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The latest RUSI Commentary by Henry Sanderson explores the US government's efforts to address its reliance on China for rare earth elements and magnets, which are vital for both military and commercial technology.
A quiet day in Whitehall on a poignant anniversary. Today is VJ Day:
Although the official end of WW2 is 2nd September 1945 when Japan officially signed its surrender on board USS Missouri, VJ Day marked the end of combat in the Asia Pacific region.
www.iwm.org.uk/remember-the...
Although the official end of WW2 is 2nd September 1945 when Japan officially signed its surrender on board USS Missouri, VJ Day marked the end of combat in the Asia Pacific region.
www.iwm.org.uk/remember-the...
August 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A quiet day in Whitehall on a poignant anniversary. Today is VJ Day:
Although the official end of WW2 is 2nd September 1945 when Japan officially signed its surrender on board USS Missouri, VJ Day marked the end of combat in the Asia Pacific region.
www.iwm.org.uk/remember-the...
Although the official end of WW2 is 2nd September 1945 when Japan officially signed its surrender on board USS Missouri, VJ Day marked the end of combat in the Asia Pacific region.
www.iwm.org.uk/remember-the...
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Not quite. Shiner lied about evidence. Here they are threatening people without proper basis which lawyers like C-R do ALL THE TIME. Every SLAPP suit is a lawyer abusing the system knowingly.
August 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Not quite. Shiner lied about evidence. Here they are threatening people without proper basis which lawyers like C-R do ALL THE TIME. Every SLAPP suit is a lawyer abusing the system knowingly.
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📸💸 Astonishing new drone footage shows Viktor Orbán's family’s lavish €30M Hatvanpuszta dacha (a former Habsburg estate) and zebras roaming nearby. Each week brings new details, making the mansion resemble Viktor Yanukovych's infamous Mezhyhirya Residence. Video by @telexhu.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Any guesses?
August 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Any guesses?
Interesting! Have there been other cases like this? Is this like the Phil Shiner case?
A lawyer for scumbag law firm Carter-Ruck is being brought up for improper threats to sue. We would argue almost all their letters to us are improper threats to sue. These attack dogs for organized crime and the corrupt need to be properly sanctioned: www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Carter-Ruck partner prosecuted for ‘improper’ threat to sue
Claire Gill understood to be facing tribunal over letter attempting to silence victim of a huge fraud scheme, as reported by TBIJ
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
August 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Interesting! Have there been other cases like this? Is this like the Phil Shiner case?
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Many 🙏 to Dr Rosie Johnston & @recetvienna.bsky.social in Vienna for hosting me on the #TransformativePodcast: shorturl.at/X6Do9.
Do check out Rosie's fantastic research on the #ColdWar politics of #audiojournalism & her team's project on global politics of #Czechoslovak #weapons: shorturl.at/NStm2
Do check out Rosie's fantastic research on the #ColdWar politics of #audiojournalism & her team's project on global politics of #Czechoslovak #weapons: shorturl.at/NStm2
July 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Many 🙏 to Dr Rosie Johnston & @recetvienna.bsky.social in Vienna for hosting me on the #TransformativePodcast: shorturl.at/X6Do9.
Do check out Rosie's fantastic research on the #ColdWar politics of #audiojournalism & her team's project on global politics of #Czechoslovak #weapons: shorturl.at/NStm2
Do check out Rosie's fantastic research on the #ColdWar politics of #audiojournalism & her team's project on global politics of #Czechoslovak #weapons: shorturl.at/NStm2
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It's a strange feeling after all the years of irresponsible defense cuts, but I really do believe (and proudly so) that Denmark is one countries in Europe that best have understood the new security situation and makes the right decisions. Nice to see that @alanderminna.bsky.social has noticed too.
A great new European Dispatch Column (all free) by @alanderminna.bsky.social just appeared. Its message is clear--Be Like Denmark--a state which is being more responsible in its defense policies than almost any other in Europe. Quite some praise coming from a Finn. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Small State Power: Be Like Denmark
In this week’s Europe Dispatch, Minna Ålander writes about how Denmark is showing that even small states can punch far above their weight and lead by example.
open.substack.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It's a strange feeling after all the years of irresponsible defense cuts, but I really do believe (and proudly so) that Denmark is one countries in Europe that best have understood the new security situation and makes the right decisions. Nice to see that @alanderminna.bsky.social has noticed too.
Excellent initiative #FIUJersey
Following #FIUJersey's continued support over the past two years, we are delighted to have signed a Statement of Principles with #UnitedforWildlife and The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, for a multilateral approach to combating the #illegal #wildlifetrade. 💚🌍
July 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Excellent initiative #FIUJersey