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Christian Focacci

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Corruption Crime & Compliance

Susan Divers

Chris Bailey

Michael Levin

Amanda Cohen

Steve Bannon

Billy Jacobson

Jay Rosen

Jason Ross

Nick Morgan

Richard Lewis

John Riggi

James Green

Jay Kogen

Willie Garson

Alison Lee

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Post By: Adam TurteltaubKeeping up with the latest sanctions requirements is very difficult. Names of individuals and organizations are added and removed frequently, and there are multiple prohibited persons and entities lists to track. The US Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) list is but one of several to consult, and just because a company isn’t on the US list doesn’t mean it’s not on the list of another country that can claim jurisdiction over your organization.So how do you determine who you can do business with? Christian Focacci, Vice President of Offering Management at Steele suggests in this podcast you begin with an appreciation of the challenges of data and determining the risk: is this an entity I need to know everything about or which only requires a cursory assessment?The answer to that question will determine how much research you need to do. But even that is only a start. For example, hen reviewing news sites, especially outside of your own country, it’s important to assess how reliable that source is. And, while machine learning offers advantages, it’s far from perfect and human judgement is most definitely still needed.

Post By: Adam Turteltaub Keeping up with the latest sanctions requirements is very difficult. Names of individuals and organizations are added and removed frequently, and there are multiple prohibited persons and entities lists to track. The US Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) list is but one of several to consult, and just because a company isn’t on the US list doesn’t mean it’s not on the list of another country that can claim jurisdiction over your organization. So how do you determine who you can do business with? Christian Focacci, Vice President of Offering Management at Steele suggests in this podcast you begin with an appreciation of the challenges of data and determining the risk: is this an entity I need to know everything about or which only requires a cursory assessment? The answer to that question will determine how much research you need to do. But even that is only a start. For example, hen reviewing news sites, especially outside of your own country, it’s important to assess how reliable that source is. And, while machine learning offers advantages, it’s far from perfect and human judgement is most definitely still needed.

Christian Focacci on Sanctions, Data and Vetting Third Parties [Podcast]

Steele Compliance Solutions recently announced the global rollout of its new “Risk Intelligence Data” platform.  Companies are suffering from information overload -- with new technologies, companies can manage information to increase efficiency and accuracy in collecting and analyzing information needed for risk management purposes. Risk Intelligence Data, involves the hybridization of over 5 million of highly trusted risk and compliance sources worldwide, spanning global financial crime repositories, sanctions watchlists, state-owned entities lists, political exposure directories, and news media outlets, all delivered into an accessible central feed.  Christian Focacci, Vice President Engagement, provides insight on artificial intelligence, machine learning and due diligence practices. 

Steele Compliance Solutions recently announced the global rollout of its new “Risk Intelligence Data” platform.  Companies are suffering from information overload -- with new technologies, companies can manage information to increase efficiency and accuracy in collecting and analyzing information needed for risk management purposes. Risk Intelligence Data, involves the hybridization of over 5 million of highly trusted risk and compliance sources worldwide, spanning global financial crime repositories, sanctions watchlists, state-owned entities lists, political exposure directories, and news media outlets, all delivered into an accessible central feed. Christian Focacci, Vice President Engagement, provides insight on artificial intelligence, machine learning and due diligence practices.

Episode 154 -- Artificial Intelligence, Data Risk Management and Due Diligence: Interview of Christian Focacci from Steele Compliance Solutions