ACAMS Germany Chapter November 2024 Virtual Event: Counter Terrorism Financing - Hamas

Overview

The scope and nature of terrorist threats globally has intensified considerably. In the aftermath of the October 7th, 2023, attacks in Israel, Western countries look at Hamas funding networks with renewed interest, urging financial institutions to be vigilant in identifying suspicious activity.

This second in a series of webinars, Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler will describe the mechanisms Hamas has created for raising and moving financial assets through the Western financial system and will discuss the steps financial institutions can take to detect and disrupt Hamas funding.

The presentation will focus on:

1. Overview of Hamas’ Financial Networks
2. Exploitation of Charities and Non-Profit Organizations
3. Cryptocurrency and Digital Finance
4. Money Laundering Techniques and Detection Challenges
5. Role of Social Media and Online Platforms in Fundraising
6. Impact of Western Sanctions and Enforcement Efforts
7. Future Trends and Emerging Threats