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At Risk Magazine - Fall 2010 

At Risk is a semi-annual magazine from KPMG’s Forensic practice. It is designed to help make sense of emerging regulatory, legal, and economic trends affecting our clients and their external legal counsel.
At Risk Magazine - Fall 2010

In the Fall 2010 issue of At Risk, we look back in order to learn for the future. Whether we are considering the first 10 years of Canada’s anti-money laundering legislation or our seemingly ineffectual anti-corruption regime, the question becomes what lies ahead given the known history.

 

Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering Regime Reaches the Decade Milestone Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering Regime Reaches the Decade Milestone
Over the past decade, we have seen changes in the Canada legislation in an effort to step up to global standards in the fight against money laundering and terrorist activity financing. Ten years have past. What does the future hold now?
   
A New Dawn in Canada for Investigating and Prosecuting Foreign Corruption? A New Dawn in Canada for Investigating and Prosecuting Foreign Corruption?
Canada may see an increased level of foreign corruption enforcement efforts in coming years. What are the various risk factors that Canadian organizations need to be aware of?
   
Discovering Social Networks Discovering Social Networks
New modes of communication can be immensely beneficial to corporations, but will also create risks and challenges. We examine the quickly rising tide of social networks and the challenges that exist and need to be met by businesses in day-to-day operations but also in litigation.
   
Ponzi Schemes – How to Recognize Them Ponzi Schemes – How to Recognize Them (… and the story of fraudster Andrew Lech)
Ponzi schemes are continually in the making and can cause significant havoc to investors. Knowing what to do when a Ponzi scheme is suspected can go a long way to reduce the number of victims impacted by these frauds.