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Higher education institutions and money laundering: Preliminary findings (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Bourton, S., & Ryder, N. (2022, September). Higher education institutions and money laundering: Preliminary findings. Presented at Wales Fraud Forum, 2022, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

To tackle money laundering and terrorism financing, the United Kingdom has implemented global mechanisms introduced by the United Nations and the Financial Action Task Force. These mechanisms viewed financial institutions as the gatekeepers to the fi... Read More about Higher education institutions and money laundering: Preliminary findings.

E-Wallets, money laundering and terrorism financing: Is the voluntary exchange of information the panacea? (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2021, March). E-Wallets, money laundering and terrorism financing: Is the voluntary exchange of information the panacea?. Paper presented at Stakeholders Consultation on Trafficking of Dangerous Substances through Exploitation of E-Wallet Services, Vienna

This presentation is divided into three parts. Part I provides a brief overview of E-Wallets, it identifies their unprecedented growth and identifies their abuse by money launderers. Part II comments on the effectiveness of the traditional anti-mon... Read More about E-Wallets, money laundering and terrorism financing: Is the voluntary exchange of information the panacea?.

Terrorism financing and fraud – the unseen (seen) nexus? A broken policy and a series of missed opportunities (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2021, February). Terrorism financing and fraud – the unseen (seen) nexus? A broken policy and a series of missed opportunities. Paper presented at Lincoln University Staff Seminar Series, Lincoln University

This presentation identifies a detailed and authoritative terrorism financing fraud typology and a disjointed counter-terrorism financing/counter-fraud policies. The paper recommends that the fraud typology could be used as a disruptive mechanism an... Read More about Terrorism financing and fraud – the unseen (seen) nexus? A broken policy and a series of missed opportunities.

Terrorism financing and fraud – the unseen (seen) nexus? A broken policy and a series of missed opportunities (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2020, December). Terrorism financing and fraud – the unseen (seen) nexus? A broken policy and a series of missed opportunities. Paper presented at Jean Monnet Network on EU Counter Terrorism, University of South Wales, Treforest

This paper adds to the existing literature by highlighting how terrorism financiers have been able to accrue funding by different types of fraud. and it divided into five parts. The first part of the article identifies a comprehensive terrorism fina... Read More about Terrorism financing and fraud – the unseen (seen) nexus? A broken policy and a series of missed opportunities.

Countering the financing of terrorism: Sources of terrorism financing (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2020, September). Countering the financing of terrorism: Sources of terrorism financing

The aim of the paper is to provide an overview of the sources of terrorism financing. The paper focuses on the evolution of the new social networking and fraud typologies.

Counter-terrorist financing, cryptoassets, social media platforms, and suspicious activity reports: A step into the regulatory unknown (2020)
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Ryder, N. (2020, September). Counter-terrorist financing, cryptoassets, social media platforms, and suspicious activity reports: A step into the regulatory unknown. Paper presented at Blockchain Technology: Current Challenges of Cryptocurrency’, Aston University

This paper is divided into three parts. The first part of the paper identifies a new and emerging terrorism funding model via cryptoassets and social media platforms – the Social Networking Funding Model. The paper enhances the understanding of the... Read More about Counter-terrorist financing, cryptoassets, social media platforms, and suspicious activity reports: A step into the regulatory unknown.

Countering the financing of terrorism: Sources of terrorism financing (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2019, November). Countering the financing of terrorism: Sources of terrorism financing. Paper presented at Euromed Police workshop on Countering Financing Terrorism, Rome, Italy

The aim of the paper is to provide an update on the recent development in the sources of terrorism financing.

The Fifth Money Laundering Directive - a step too far? (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2019, October). The Fifth Money Laundering Directive - a step too far?. Presented at Beyond Borders: Redefining International Taxation, Barcelona

The aim of this presentation is to provide a critical analysis on the aims and scope of the Fifth Money Laundering Directive (5MLD). The Presentation briefly identifies the amendments that the 5MLD makes to the Fourth Money Laundering Directive (4ML... Read More about The Fifth Money Laundering Directive - a step too far?.

Cryptoassets and Terrorism Financing (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2019, September). Cryptoassets and Terrorism Financing. Paper presented at Nationwide’s 19th Financial Crime Conference, Swindon

This paper is divided into three parts. Firstly, the paper presents evidence of how terrorism financiers are able to appeal for and obtain funding via cryptoassets and social media platforms. Secondly, the paper enhances the understanding of the in... Read More about Cryptoassets and Terrorism Financing.

Terrorism financing and the fraud dossier (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2019, March). Terrorism financing and the fraud dossier. Paper presented at The 8th Annual Wales Fraud Forum Conference, Swalec Stadium, Cardiff, Wales

The aim of this presentation is to highlight the threat posed by terrorsim financing and how fraud has become the funding avenue of choice. The paper presents evidence of an increase use of this funding stream and highlights a number of weaknesses i... Read More about Terrorism financing and the fraud dossier.

Counter-terrorist financing, cryptoassets, social media platforms, and suspicious activity reports: a step into the regulatory unknown (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2019, March). Counter-terrorist financing, cryptoassets, social media platforms, and suspicious activity reports: a step into the regulatory unknown. Paper presented at Centre for Financial and Corporate Integrity - Research Seminar, Coventry Law School, Coventry, England

This paper is divided into three parts. Firstly, the paper presents evidence how terrorism financiers are able to operate via the Internet and social media platforms. Secondly, it enhances the understanding of the use of Defence against Terrorism F... Read More about Counter-terrorist financing, cryptoassets, social media platforms, and suspicious activity reports: a step into the regulatory unknown.

Predatory lending and consumer protection in the United Kingdom: Time for a frank conversation (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2018, July). Predatory lending and consumer protection in the United Kingdom: Time for a frank conversation. Paper presented at Global Consumer Lives: ‘(Vulnerable) consumers or citizens?: is there a correct rationale for a fairer access to justice?, Brunell University, London, England

The aim of this paper is to provide a critical commentary on the United Kingdom's regulation of predatory lending. The paper draws comparisons with the approach adopted in the United States of America.

Terrorism financing: Current issues and challenges (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2018, June). Terrorism financing: Current issues and challenges. Paper presented at PwC and Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions Breakfast Seminar on Lone Wolf Attacks, London

The aim of the paper is to provide an overview of the financing threats posed by loan wolf terrorists.

Corporate liability for economic rime: A critical review (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2018, May). Corporate liability for economic rime: A critical review. Paper presented at Regulation of the banking sector: challenges and emerging issues,, Bristol University, Bristol, England

The United Kingdom’s (UK) efforts to tackle economic crime largely began with the implementation of the recommendations of the Roskill Report in 1986 via the Criminal Justice Act 1987, which created the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). The establishment... Read More about Corporate liability for economic rime: A critical review.

Counter-terrorist financing: Interim research results (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2018, February). Counter-terrorist financing: Interim research results. Paper presented at Defence against Terrorism, Centre of Excellence Defence against Terrorism, NATO, Ankora, Turkey

The aim of this paper was to provide a summary of the findings of research conducted for the Centre for Research Evidence and Evidence of Security Threats. The paper highlights the threat posed by cheap acts of terrorism and identifies the funding s... Read More about Counter-terrorist financing: Interim research results.

Market manipulation challenges and responses in the United Kingdom, European Union and the United States (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2017, September). Market manipulation challenges and responses in the United Kingdom, European Union and the United States. Paper presented at Timeliness and timelessness-Corporate governance and regulatory challenges after the financial crisis of 2007-2009 and Brexit, Liverpool, England

As a response to the financial crisis the European Union (EU), the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK) have increasingly focused on the phenomenon of white-collar crime as one of the major causes of the financial crisis. While... Read More about Market manipulation challenges and responses in the United Kingdom, European Union and the United States.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A critical review of its response to money laundering and terrorist financing (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2017, September). The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A critical review of its response to money laundering and terrorist financing. Paper presented at Turbulence in the Kingdom – financial crime risks in Saudi Arabia, London, England

This presentation has two aims. Firstly, it seeks to identify what Saudi Arabia has done to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing. Secondly it seeks to critically consider the extent to which the Saudi Arabian government is committed to t... Read More about The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A critical review of its response to money laundering and terrorist financing.

Corporate liability for economic crime – merely window dressing or a statement of intent (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2017, September). Corporate liability for economic crime – merely window dressing or a statement of intent. Paper presented at 17th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, Cardiff, Wales

The United Kingdom’s (UK) efforts to tackle economic crime largely began with the implementation of the recommendations of the Roskill Report in 1986 via the Criminal Justice Act 1987, which created the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). The establishment... Read More about Corporate liability for economic crime – merely window dressing or a statement of intent.

‘Terrorist financing via social media: A step into the regulatory unknown?’ (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Ryder, N. (2017, September). ‘Terrorist financing via social media: A step into the regulatory unknown?’. Paper presented at CREST Annual Conference 2017, Reading

The aim of this paper is to provide a commentary on the applicability and scope of the 2017 Money Laundering Regulations in light of the increasing threat posed by terrorist financing conducted via Social Media platforms.