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Environmental, Social, And Governance: It’s History And Impacts
L. Burke Files examines the evolution of ESG from its 18th-century roots to its current status as a global financial pillar in IFC Review, providing a critical analysis of the “black box” reporting challenges and the systemic risks posed by inconsistent greenwashing.
Posh George, young Farage adviser jailed for laundering cash, writes ‘how to’ book …on laundering cash
L. Burke Files is featured in The Mail on Sunday as the co-author of a definitive guide on financial self-defense, with the publication highlighting his expert strategies for identifying fraudsters and protecting personal assets from sophisticated financial “mischief.”
Farage’s right-hand man publishing book on how to launder money
L. Burke Files co-authors the definitive guide How to Launder Money with George Cottrell, providing The Telegraph with expert analysis on the systemic failures of anti-money laundering laws and the “wizard’s curtain” of global illicit finance.
How To Handle Whistleblowers – Tips From Corporate Leaders
L. Burke Files is featured in this guide alongside other global leaders to provide tips on managing internal reporting. The article specifically highlights their perspective on “embracing” whistleblowers to catch mistakes before they escalate.
Is It Worth It for Parents To Take Out Loans To Send Your Kids to Private School?
L. Burke Files is quoted in this Yahoo Finance analysis regarding the financial risks of parent-funded college loans. The piece draws on their expertise to explain why parents must prioritize retirement security over high-interest education debt.
Personal Security Measures Business Owners Need to Know When Traveling
L. Burke Files outlines essential safety protocols in NE Guard for business owners traveling abroad, focusing on the critical intersection of digital privacy, situational awareness, and the physical protection of sensitive corporate data.
Our Noble Deeds and a wee bit of due diligence on Charities, Foundations, and NGOs
L. Burke Files examines the critical necessity of investigative due diligence for the charitable sector in IFC Review, outlining how donors can identify red flags and verify the operational integrity of NGOs and foundations to ensure their contributions are used as intended.
Sustainability: “Beware of a pig in a frog suit”
L. Burke Files examines the growing phenomenon of “greenwashing” in IFC Review, using the metaphor of a “pig in a frog suit” to expose how superficial sustainability claims are often used to mask a lack of genuine corporate accountability.
How to Deal With Know It Alls (18 Ways + Expert Insights)
L. Burke Files is quoted in UpJourney regarding the psychological management of difficult personalities, providing expert insight into how to handle “know-it-alls” by using strategic questioning and preserving one’s own mental energy during professional confrontations.
Alternative Investment Fund Due Diligence – Better Safe Than Sorry
L. Burke Files examines the heightened necessity of due diligence for alternative investment funds in IFC Review, detailing the specific operational and structural red flags that investors must verify to mitigate risk in a volatile market.
PHOTO NEWS: American Anti-Corruption Institute, UI launch initiative for university, polytechnics students in the Middle East and Africa
L. Burke Files is quoted on the ethics of governance and the “addictive” cycle of corporate crime in this CEOAfrica report on a major international anti-corruption initiative.
5th Anti Money Laundering Directive: What Lies Ahead?
L. Burke Files examines the regulatory ripple effects of the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive in IFC Review, providing a critical look at how increased transparency requirements will reshape compliance and due diligence for global financial players.
Banking Risks, Red Flags, and A.I.
L. Burke Files examines the intersection of machine learning and financial oversight in IFC Review, providing a critical analysis of how AI can be utilized to detect banking red flags while warning of the new operational risks these automated systems create.
Prince Charles Charity Received Funds From Offshore Company Used to Launder Russian Money, Investigation Reveals
L. Burke Files is quoted in Newsweek regarding a massive Russian money-laundering investigation, providing expert analysis on how offshore entities channeled funds through the “Troika Dialog” network into high-profile Western charities.
New data leak reveals Nordea’s Vesterport branch as a center for tax havens and potential money laundering
L. Burke Files is quoted in Berlingske concerning a major data leak that identified a specific Nordea branch as a hub for tax-haven companies and potential money laundering, offering expert insight into the systemic risks within European banking operations.
How Rich Is Vladimir Putin? U.S. Senate Wants to Know Russia President’s Net Worth
L. Burke Files is quoted in Newsweek exploring the immense difficulty of tracking Vladimir Putin’s hidden wealth, as he details the sophisticated use of proxies and “fictive owners” that mask the Russian President’s true net worth from international investigators.
Trump Administration to Lift Sanctions on Putin-linked Oligarch’s Companies and the Bank Linked to Trump Tower Moscow Project Will Benefit
L. Burke Files is quoted in Newsweek regarding the complex financial ties between Paul Manafort and Russian oligarchs, offering expert analysis on how shell companies and offshore debt are used as leverage in high-stakes international influence operations.
Danske Bank Whistleblower Will Give Department of Justice Information on Massive Russian Money Laundering Scheme
L. Burke Files is featured in Newsweek discussing the fallout of the Danske Bank scandal, where he addresses the critical role of whistleblowers in providing the Department of Justice with evidence of a massive $230 billion money-laundering operation.
‘Ghost’ Employees May Be Haunting Your Workplace
L. Burke Files is quoted in SHRM concerning the financial and operational threats posed by “ghost employee” fraud, offering expert perspective on how organizations can implement tighter internal controls to prevent payroll manipulation and the siphoning of corporate funds.
Don’t make the same critical resume mistake that ex-Trump official Mina Chang reportedly made
L. Burke Files is quoted in MarketWatch addressing the professional fallout of resume fraud, providing a cautionary expert perspective on the long-term consequences of misrepresenting credentials and the ease with which such claims are now debunked.
The Limitations of Automated Due Diligence for CBI-Applicants, by Burke Files
L. Burke Files examines the critical shortcomings of automated due diligence for CBI applicants in IMI Daily, arguing that while technology provides speed, it lacks the nuanced human intelligence required to uncover sophisticated financial misconduct and hidden risks.
Danske Bank’s money laundering scandal spooks investors
L. Burke Files is quoted in the Financial Times concerning the massive Danske Bank money-laundering scandal, providing expert analysis on the “spectacular” failure of banking compliance to detect tens of billions of dollars in suspicious Russian transactions.
Dirty Money: An Inside Look at Crypto Pump-and-Dump Schemes
L. Burke Files is quoted in Finance Magnates addressing the mechanics of cryptocurrency “pump and dump” operations, offering a professional breakdown of how coordinated price manipulation and “dirty money” exploit the lack of regulation in digital asset markets.
Jamie Laiaddee remains found in Sun Lakes, woman missing since 2010
In 2010, L. Burke Files was asked as a favor to look for Jamie Laisddee, who had left Phoenix for a job interview in Denver. Jamie never did make it to Denver, and her remains were only recently discovered. Here are links to the news coverage and interviews with Mr. Files.
Offshore wind blowing over Serbian Prime Minister
L. Burke Files is quoted in Nacional concerning the financial complexities surrounding offshore companies linked to the Serbian Prime Minister, providing expert commentary on the use of tax havens and the investigative “red flags” found within cross-border corporate structures.
Report: Russia Laundered Millions via Danske Bank Estonia
L. Burke Files is quoted in OCCRP regarding a massive Russian money-laundering investigation, providing expert analysis on the systemic failures at Danske Bank Estonia that allowed millions of dollars in suspicious funds to flow into the global financial system.
Russian millions laundered via UK firms, leaked report says
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Guardian regarding a leaked report on the laundering of Russian millions through UK shell companies, providing expert commentary on the exploitation of “high-risk” corporate structures to obscure the origin of illicit funds.
Did Scot Young and his high-rolling friends really die by their own hands?
L. Burke Files is quoted in Tatler concerning the mysterious death of tycoon Scot Young, offering expert perspective on the complex world of high-stakes asset tracing and the sophisticated “hide-and-seek” tactics used to obscure offshore wealth during contentious legal battles.
Financial Self-Defense: Preventing Fraud and Mischief
L. Burke Files co-authors a conversation for the CFA Institute with Norb Vonnegut, providing a professional guide on the psychological red flags and behavioral patterns that signal financial malfeasance and investigative due diligence.
Tycoon Scot Young’s millions still missing four years after fatal plunge
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Sunday Post regarding the mysterious disappearance of a prominent businessman’s fortune, providing expert investigative analysis on the likelihood of hidden assets and the complexities of tracing wealth across international borders.
Maltese law firm confirms Erdoğan company offshore bank account
L. Burke Files is quoted in MaltaToday regarding a complex investigative report into a Maltese law firm’s role in managing offshore accounts for the family of a world leader, providing expert context on the transparency and due diligence protocols required in high-risk jurisdictions.
Maltese law firm confirms Erdoğan company offshore account
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Black Sea regarding the “Malta Files” investigation, providing expert analysis on the suspicious nature of offshore bank accounts and the complex corporate structures used to obscure high-profile international financial transactions.
Denmark’s biggest bank hosted Azerbaijani slush fund
L. Burke Files is quoted in OCCRP regarding a massive investigation into the “Azerbaijani Laundromat,” providing expert commentary on how Denmark’s largest bank served as a primary conduit for a $2.9 billion slush fund used to influence European inspectors and launder money.
‘No one suspects Scotland’: UK shell companies allegedly funneled $2.9 billion out of Azerbaijan
L. Burke Files is quoted in Business Insider regarding a Transparency International report on the “Azerbaijani Laundromat,” providing expert context on how Scottish Limited Partnerships were exploited as shell companies to move billions in illicit funds out of Eastern Europe.
UK at centre of secret $3bn Azerbaijani money laundering and lobbying scheme
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Guardian regarding a secret $2.9bn Azerbaijani money-laundering and lobbying scheme, offering expert analysis on how offshore shell companies were utilized to move illicit funds through a prominent Danish bank into the UK.
The Scottish firms that let money flow from Azerbaijan to the UK
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Guardian regarding the use of Scottish Limited Partnerships to move illicit funds from Azerbaijan into the UK, providing expert analysis on the specific corporate structures that allow anonymous entities to exploit legal loopholes for money laundering.
A Bet Gone Bad: How the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act Harms Consumers, States and Sports
L. Burke Files is featured as an expert witness in this Reason Foundation policy study, providing critical testimony on the investigative safeguards and due diligence frameworks necessary to maintain integrity in the legalization of sports gambling.
Big data against money laundering: machine learning, applications and financial regulations
L. Burke Files is quoted in ZDNet regarding the use of machine learning in anti-money laundering, critiquing traditional bank compliance as “box-ticking” while highlighting the necessity of advanced due diligence to identify repeated patterns of suspicious transactions.
How British banks laundered billions of Russian money — The Guardian investigation
L. Burke Files is quoted in Detector Media regarding a major investigation into how British banks processed billions in laundered Russian funds, providing expert commentary on the failure of bank compliance departments to move beyond “box-ticking” exercises.
Big Data versus money laundering: Machine learning, applications and regulation in finance
L. Burke Files is quoted in ZDNET concerning the intersection of big data and financial crime, providing expert insight into how machine learning and advanced analytics are being deployed to detect sophisticated money laundering schemes and navigate shifting global regulations.
Money laundering may have been a profession in the City – clues reach Putin
L. Burke Files is quoted in Economx concerning the “Troika Dialog” money-laundering network, offering expert insight into how billions of dollars in suspicious funds were funneled through the City of London and various European banks to obscure their Russian origins.
Coutts, Barclays face $740m Russian laundering claim
L. Burke Files is quoted in Citywire concerning a $740 million Russian money-laundering claim involving Coutts and Barclays, offering expert perspective on the legal and compliance hurdles faced by major UK banks when dealing with high-risk offshore wealth.
Russians launder billions through British banks (who cares?)
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Finanser concerning the “Global Laundromat” scandal, providing expert insight into how billions in laundered Russian funds moved through British banks and the systemic failures that allowed these illicit flows to go undetected.
Russians launder billions through British banks
L. Burke Files is quoted in Brave New Coin regarding the “Global Laundromat” scandal, offering expert commentary on how billions in illicit Russian funds were funneled through major British banks and the systemic weaknesses in international financial monitoring.
Coutts and Barclays embroiled in $740m Russian laundering claim
L. Burke Files is quoted in Citywire Wealth Manager concerning the $740 million Russian money-laundering scandal involving Coutts and Barclays, offering expert perspective on how Western banks were utilized as conduits for suspicious funds.
‘Global Laundering’: This is how Russian money was laundered in European banks
L. Burke Files is quoted in elDiario.es concerning a massive Russian money-laundering network, offering expert insight into how billions of dollars in suspicious funds were moved through London’s financial hub using a complex web of offshore shell companies.
Giant Russian Money Laundering Scheme Sweeps Up Big Banks Worldwide
L. Burke Files is quoted in PYMNTS concerning a massive Russian money-laundering scheme that implicated major global banks, offering expert perspective on how billions in illicit funds were moved through the “Global Laundromat” network.
The Sins of Ann Twomey: New Jersey Union Big Wig
L. Burke Files authored an investigative piece for RealClearMarkets detailing the financial and operational controversies surrounding a prominent New Jersey union leader, offering a critical analysis of the intersection between union management and public interest.
Falcon Bank under radar over USD681 million ‘donation’
L. Burke Files is quoted in Free Malaysia Today concerning the regulatory scrutiny of Falcon Bank, offering expert commentary on the complexities of tracking a multi-million dollar donation linked to the 1MDB global corruption scandal.
Swiss private bank linked to Malaysia scandal
L. Burke Files is quoted in the New York Post concerning the 1MDB Malaysia scandal, providing expert insight into how a Swiss private bank’s operational lapses allowed billions in state funds to be siphoned into the global financial system.
More Questions Over Goldman’s Former Asia Boss
L. Burke Files is quoted in Sarawak Report regarding the 1MDB scandal, offering expert commentary on the internal compliance failures at Goldman Sachs and the suspicious nature of the multi-billion dollar bond deals managed by the firm’s former Asia leadership.
FBI closing in on Goldman Sachs, 1MDB financial scandal
L. Burke Files is quoted in Free Malaysia Today concerning the FBI’s investigation into Goldman Sachs’ role in the 1MDB scandal, offering expert commentary on the high-level due diligence failures and potential criminal liability surrounding the global financial controversy.
FBI gathers clues in massive Goldman Sachs money scandal
L. Burke Files is quoted in the New York Post concerning a massive FBI investigation into Goldman Sachs and the 1MDB scandal, offering expert commentary on the regulatory failures and the specific red flags that should have alerted investigators to the multi-billion dollar fraud.
INTERFIMA: Seminar on insurance fraud
L. Burke Files is mentioned in Insurance World regarding a specialized INTERFIMA seminar on the global eruption of insurance fraud, where he contributed expert perspectives on the rise of fraudulent claims and the evolving risks facing the industry during financial crises.
RICHARD RAHN: The global taxers are after you
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Washington Times regarding the aggressive expansion of global tax mandates, offering expert perspective on how international regulatory bodies are increasingly targeting private wealth and financial autonomy.
The main reasons of the scandal with Banca Privada d’Andorra were lack of capacity of the regulators, says Burke Files
L. Burke Files is interviewed by All Andorra concerning the Banca Privada d’Andorra (BPA) scandal, offering a detailed analysis of the regulatory failures and the complex international implications of the bank’s alleged money laundering activities.
African Due Diligence
L. Burke Files examines the unique complexities of conducting investigative due diligence across the African continent in IFC Review, providing a strategic framework for navigating diverse regulatory environments and verifying the operational integrity of regional business partners.
Due Diligence: M&A Sans Investment Bankers
L. Burke Files examines the critical role of independent investigative due diligence in M&A transactions for IFC Review, detailing how to uncover hidden operational risks that traditional investment bankers often overlook during the deal-making process.
Due Diligence: Here a Regulator, There a Regulator, Everywhere a Regulator
L. Burke Files examines the global proliferation of financial oversight in IFC Review, providing a critical analysis of how the overlapping demands of international regulators have transformed the standard for due diligence and corporate compliance.
Property tycoon Scot Young was murdered, says wife
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Times regarding the suspicious death of property tycoon Scot Young, providing expert investigative context on the complex financial pressures and high-stakes offshore dealings that surrounded the case.
AACI in Qatar News Coverage
L. Burke Files addressed the inauguration of the Corruption Prevention in Financial Institutions event in Qatar as President of the AACI, where he outlined a disciplined, multifaceted approach to fighting corruption and emphasized the critical role of anti-fraud intelligence for decision-makers.
Financial Service Firms, Boom Goes The Balance Sheet
L. Burke Files examines the hidden structural vulnerabilities within global financial institutions for IFC Review, providing a critical analysis of how overlooked balance sheet risks and accounting “booms” can lead to catastrophic corporate collapses.
Due Diligence: Insider Trading
L. Burke Files explores the intricate relationship between investigative due diligence and insider trading for IFC Review, offering a strategic analysis on how robust background research can prevent legal entanglements and protect institutional reputation.
Due Diligence: Our Client Has Been Sanctioned
L. Burke Files examines the complex legal and operational hurdles that arise when a client is blacklisted in IFC Review, providing a strategic roadmap for how firms should navigate the high-stakes process of due diligence after a sanction has been issued.
Due Diligence: Red Flags On Investment Schemes
L. Burke Files examines the psychological and operational “red flags” of fraudulent investment schemes in IFC Review, providing a critical look at how distractions like “too many moving parts” and glossy brochures are often used to mask a lack of transparency.
Due Diligence: The High Net Worth Individual’s Circus
L. Burke Files examines the complexities and high stakes of conducting due diligence for ultra-wealthy clients in IFC Review, providing a critical look at how to navigate the “circus” of offshore structures and private interests to ensure true transparency.
Scot Young and the $4.5 billion Post-It note: Court hears of bankrupt tycoon’s Facebook ‘profit’ in high-profile divorce case
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Independent regarding the high-profile Scot Young divorce case, offering expert commentary on the complexities of uncovering hidden offshore assets and the investigation of a “Post-it note” fortune valued at billions.
Due Diligence Fails
L. Burke Files examines the high-stakes consequences of “due diligence fails” in IFC Review, where he analyzes why traditional background checks often miss critical red flags and how investigators can evolve their approach to prevent catastrophic financial oversight.
Due Diligence: Examples in Ibiza
L. Burke Files details the practical complexities of international investigative work in IFC Review, using real-world due diligence examples from Ibiza to illustrate how investigators uncover hidden assets and verify the true ownership of high-value offshore holdings.
Funds conference takes on trying times
L. Burke Files is featured as a panelist in the Cayman Compass for the International Funds Conference, where he tackled critical issues facing hedge funds, including fraud, asset tracing methods, and due diligence concerns during the global economic crisis.
Due Diligence: Robust v Fragile
L. Burke Files examines the structural differences between superficial and comprehensive investigations in IFC Review, providing a critical look at why “fragile” due diligence—which relies on unverified claims—fails under pressure, and how to build a “robust” framework that uncovers hidden risks.
Money to ATM – Fake Currency Detection
L. Burke Files’s work on counterfeit detection is cited as a foundational authority in the International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technologies, where his specialized manual on identifying fraudulent currency and bank checks provides the expert framework for developing automated fake currency detection systems.
The International Due Diligence Association – Setting Standards
L. Burke Files examines the necessity of professionalizing the investigative industry in IFC Review, providing a critical look at how the International Due Diligence Association (IDDA) is establishing global standards to ensure consistency, ethics, and reliability in complex cross-border reporting.
Pigs Have Sprouted Wings! Republic Bank & Trust Company Plaintiff, v. Bear Sterns & Company, Inc. etal. Defendant – Appellees US Court of Appears, 6th Circuit 10-5510.
L. Burke Files examines a landmark Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in IFC Review, providing a critical analysis of the “loss causation” standards and the evolving legal responsibilities of investment banks regarding mortgage-backed securities and investor due diligence.
How Wealthy Families Can Protect Against Financial Predators
L. Burke Files is quoted in CNBC concerning the protection of intergenerational wealth, providing expert guidance on how affluent families can implement rigorous due diligence and oversight to defend against sophisticated financial predators.
Due Diligence To Suit Yourself
L. Burke Files authored this article for IFC Review, where he examines the critical nuances of tailoring investigative due diligence to specific risks, emphasizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is insufficient for protecting sophisticated global investments.
Due Diligence from the Corner
L. Burke Files authored this in-depth feature for IFC Review, where he explores the “from the corner” perspective of investigative due diligence and the critical necessity of verifying the background and integrity of individuals before entering into significant business engagements.
CPAs are Not Fraud Auditors or Security Professionals
L. Burke Files examines the fundamental differences between financial auditing and fraud investigation in IFC Review, providing a critical look at why traditional CPAs are often unequipped to detect sophisticated malfeasance and the necessity of specialized investigative skill sets.
Due Diligence: Sanctions and Insurance
L. Burke Files examines the critical intersection of risk and compliance in IFC Review, detailing how rigorous due diligence serves as the essential safeguard for the insurance industry when navigating complex global sanctions and regulatory requirements.
Due Diligence: Fool or Fraudster?
L. Burke Files authored this lead article for IFC Review, where he provides a definitive guide on distinguishing between honest incompetence and deliberate deception during the investigative process, emphasizing that a lack of thorough due diligence is the primary reason investors fall prey to “fools and fraudsters” alike.
Due Diligence: Innovation
L. Burke Files examines the critical intersection of risk and strategy in IFC Review, analyzing the collapse of Michael Porter’s Monitor Group to demonstrate why rigorous due diligence must override “fiscal alchemy” and innovative shortcuts in high-stakes financial decision-making.
The Not So Strange Case of Tangerine Investment Management and Axiom Legal Financing Fund
L. Burke Files examines the collapse of the Axiom Legal Financing Fund in IFC Review, providing a detailed forensic analysis of the “incestuous” relationships and structural red flags that led to the disappearance of over £100 million in investor assets.
Banks’ $1.6T secret
L. Burke Files is quoted in the New York Post regarding the massive $1.6 trillion in offshore assets held in the British Virgin Islands, providing expert commentary on why the lack of transparency and “nominee” ownership structures make the region a primary destination for those seeking to hide wealth.
Tax dodgers hide behind top charities
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Times regarding an investigation into how tax evaders exploit the reputations of prestigious charities, providing expert commentary on the specific due diligence failures that allow shell companies to hide behind “noble” philanthropic fronts.
Due Diligence: Investigating the Investor
L. Burke Files examines the critical importance of vetting “the person behind the money” in IFC Review, providing a strategic overview of why due diligence must extend to investigating investors to prevent regulatory fallout and reputational damage.
Economic Passports: Trends & Developments
L. Burke Files featured as a keynote speaker at the OffshoreAlert Conference, sharing expert analysis on the due diligence risks and investigative trends surrounding “economic passports” and the legal complexities of renouncing citizenship to navigate international tax environments.
Due Diligence: Examples in Ibiza
L. Burke Files details the practical complexities of international investigative work in IFC Review, using real-world due diligence examples from Ibiza to illustrate how investigators uncover hidden assets and verify the true ownership of high-value offshore holdings.
Due Diligence Fails
L. Burke Files examines the high-stakes consequences of “due diligence fails” in IFC Review, where he analyzes why traditional background checks often miss critical red flags and how investigators can evolve their approach to prevent catastrophic financial oversight.
Scot Young and the $4.5 billion Post-It note: Court hears of bankrupt tycoon’s Facebook ‘profit’ in high-profile divorce case
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Independent regarding the high-profile Scot Young divorce case, offering expert commentary on the complexities of uncovering hidden offshore assets and the investigation of a “Post-it note” fortune valued at billions.
Due Diligence: The High Net Worth Individual’s Circus
L. Burke Files examines the complexities and high stakes of conducting due diligence for ultra-wealthy clients in IFC Review, providing a critical look at how to navigate the “circus” of offshore structures and private interests to ensure true transparency.
Due Diligence: Red Flags On Investment Schemes
L. Burke Files examines the psychological and operational “red flags” of fraudulent investment schemes in IFC Review, providing a critical look at how distractions like “too many moving parts” and glossy brochures are often used to mask a lack of transparency.
Due Diligence: Our Client Has Been Sanctioned
L. Burke Files examines the complex legal and operational hurdles that arise when a client is blacklisted in IFC Review, providing a strategic roadmap for how firms should navigate the high-stakes process of due diligence after a sanction has been issued.
Due Diligence: Insider Trading
L. Burke Files explores the intricate relationship between investigative due diligence and insider trading for IFC Review, offering a strategic analysis on how robust background research can prevent legal entanglements and protect institutional reputation.
Financial Service Firms, Boom Goes The Balance Sheet
L. Burke Files examines the hidden structural vulnerabilities within global financial institutions for IFC Review, providing a critical analysis of how overlooked balance sheet risks and accounting “booms” can lead to catastrophic corporate collapses.
AACI in Qatar News Coverage
L. Burke Files addressed the inauguration of the Corruption Prevention in Financial Institutions event in Qatar as President of the AACI, where he outlined a disciplined, multifaceted approach to fighting corruption and emphasized the critical role of anti-fraud intelligence for decision-makers.
Property tycoon Scot Young was murdered, says wife
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Times regarding the suspicious death of property tycoon Scot Young, providing expert investigative context on the complex financial pressures and high-stakes offshore dealings that surrounded the case.
Due Diligence: Here a Regulator, There a Regulator, Everywhere a Regulator
L. Burke Files examines the global proliferation of financial oversight in IFC Review, providing a critical analysis of how the overlapping demands of international regulators have transformed the standard for due diligence and corporate compliance.
Due Diligence: M&A Sans Investment Bankers
L. Burke Files examines the critical role of independent investigative due diligence in M&A transactions for IFC Review, detailing how to uncover hidden operational risks that traditional investment bankers often overlook during the deal-making process.
African Due Diligence
L. Burke Files examines the unique complexities of conducting investigative due diligence across the African continent in IFC Review, providing a strategic framework for navigating diverse regulatory environments and verifying the operational integrity of regional business partners.
The main reasons of the scandal with Banca Privada d’Andorra were lack of capacity of the regulators, says Burke Files
L. Burke Files is interviewed by All Andorra concerning the Banca Privada d’Andorra (BPA) scandal, offering a detailed analysis of the regulatory failures and the complex international implications of the bank’s alleged money laundering activities.
RICHARD RAHN: The global taxers are after you
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Washington Times regarding the aggressive expansion of global tax mandates, offering expert perspective on how international regulatory bodies are increasingly targeting private wealth and financial autonomy.
INTERFIMA: Seminar on insurance fraud
L. Burke Files is mentioned in Insurance World regarding a specialized INTERFIMA seminar on the global eruption of insurance fraud, where he contributed expert perspectives on the rise of fraudulent claims and the evolving risks facing the industry during financial crises.
FBI gathers clues in massive Goldman Sachs money scandal
L. Burke Files is quoted in the New York Post concerning a massive FBI investigation into Goldman Sachs and the 1MDB scandal, offering expert commentary on the regulatory failures and the specific red flags that should have alerted investigators to the multi-billion dollar fraud.
FBI closing in on Goldman Sachs, 1MDB financial scandal
L. Burke Files is quoted in Free Malaysia Today concerning the FBI’s investigation into Goldman Sachs’ role in the 1MDB scandal, offering expert commentary on the high-level due diligence failures and potential criminal liability surrounding the global financial controversy.
More Questions Over Goldman’s Former Asia Boss
L. Burke Files is quoted in Sarawak Report regarding the 1MDB scandal, offering expert commentary on the internal compliance failures at Goldman Sachs and the suspicious nature of the multi-billion dollar bond deals managed by the firm’s former Asia leadership.
Swiss private bank linked to Malaysia scandal
L. Burke Files is quoted in the New York Post concerning the 1MDB Malaysia scandal, providing expert insight into how a Swiss private bank’s operational lapses allowed billions in state funds to be siphoned into the global financial system.
Falcon Bank under radar over USD681 million ‘donation’
L. Burke Files is quoted in Free Malaysia Today concerning the regulatory scrutiny of Falcon Bank, offering expert commentary on the complexities of tracking a multi-million dollar donation linked to the 1MDB global corruption scandal.
The Sins of Ann Twomey: New Jersey Union Big Wig
L. Burke Files authored an investigative piece for RealClearMarkets detailing the financial and operational controversies surrounding a prominent New Jersey union leader, offering a critical analysis of the intersection between union management and public interest.
Giant Russian Money Laundering Scheme Sweeps Up Big Banks Worldwide
L. Burke Files is quoted in PYMNTS concerning a massive Russian money-laundering scheme that implicated major global banks, offering expert perspective on how billions in illicit funds were moved through the “Global Laundromat” network.
‘Global Laundering’: This is how Russian money was laundered in European banks
L. Burke Files is quoted in elDiario.es concerning a massive Russian money-laundering network, offering expert insight into how billions of dollars in suspicious funds were moved through London’s financial hub using a complex web of offshore shell companies.
Coutts and Barclays embroiled in $740m Russian laundering claim
L. Burke Files is quoted in Citywire Wealth Manager concerning the $740 million Russian money-laundering scandal involving Coutts and Barclays, offering expert perspective on how Western banks were utilized as conduits for suspicious funds.
Russians launder billions through British banks
L. Burke Files is quoted in Brave New Coin regarding the “Global Laundromat” scandal, offering expert commentary on how billions in illicit Russian funds were funneled through major British banks and the systemic weaknesses in international financial monitoring.
Russians launder billions through British banks (who cares?)
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Finanser concerning the “Global Laundromat” scandal, providing expert insight into how billions in laundered Russian funds moved through British banks and the systemic failures that allowed these illicit flows to go undetected.
Coutts, Barclays face $740m Russian laundering claim
L. Burke Files is quoted in Citywire concerning a $740 million Russian money-laundering claim involving Coutts and Barclays, offering expert perspective on the legal and compliance hurdles faced by major UK banks when dealing with high-risk offshore wealth.
Money laundering may have been a profession in the City – clues reach Putin
L. Burke Files is quoted in Economx concerning the “Troika Dialog” money-laundering network, offering expert insight into how billions of dollars in suspicious funds were funneled through the City of London and various European banks to obscure their Russian origins.
Big Data versus money laundering: Machine learning, applications and regulation in finance
L. Burke Files is quoted in ZDNET concerning the intersection of big data and financial crime, providing expert insight into how machine learning and advanced analytics are being deployed to detect sophisticated money laundering schemes and navigate shifting global regulations.
How British banks laundered billions of Russian money — The Guardian investigation
L. Burke Files is quoted in Detector Media regarding a major investigation into how British banks processed billions in laundered Russian funds, providing expert commentary on the failure of bank compliance departments to move beyond “box-ticking” exercises.
Big data against money laundering: machine learning, applications and financial regulations
L. Burke Files is quoted in ZDNet regarding the use of machine learning in anti-money laundering, critiquing traditional bank compliance as “box-ticking” while highlighting the necessity of advanced due diligence to identify repeated patterns of suspicious transactions.
A Bet Gone Bad: How the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act Harms Consumers, States and Sports
L. Burke Files is featured as an expert witness in this Reason Foundation policy study, providing critical testimony on the investigative safeguards and due diligence frameworks necessary to maintain integrity in the legalization of sports gambling.
The Scottish firms that let money flow from Azerbaijan to the UK
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Guardian regarding the use of Scottish Limited Partnerships to move illicit funds from Azerbaijan into the UK, providing expert analysis on the specific corporate structures that allow anonymous entities to exploit legal loopholes for money laundering.
UK at centre of secret $3bn Azerbaijani money laundering and lobbying scheme
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Guardian regarding a secret $2.9bn Azerbaijani money-laundering and lobbying scheme, offering expert analysis on how offshore shell companies were utilized to move illicit funds through a prominent Danish bank into the UK.
‘No one suspects Scotland’: UK shell companies allegedly funneled $2.9 billion out of Azerbaijan
L. Burke Files is quoted in Business Insider regarding a Transparency International report on the “Azerbaijani Laundromat,” providing expert context on how Scottish Limited Partnerships were exploited as shell companies to move billions in illicit funds out of Eastern Europe.
Denmark’s biggest bank hosted Azerbaijani slush fund
L. Burke Files is quoted in OCCRP regarding a massive investigation into the “Azerbaijani Laundromat,” providing expert commentary on how Denmark’s largest bank served as a primary conduit for a $2.9 billion slush fund used to influence European inspectors and launder money.
Maltese law firm confirms Erdoğan company offshore account
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Black Sea regarding the “Malta Files” investigation, providing expert analysis on the suspicious nature of offshore bank accounts and the complex corporate structures used to obscure high-profile international financial transactions.
Maltese law firm confirms Erdoğan company offshore bank account
L. Burke Files is quoted in MaltaToday regarding a complex investigative report into a Maltese law firm’s role in managing offshore accounts for the family of a world leader, providing expert context on the transparency and due diligence protocols required in high-risk jurisdictions.
Tycoon Scot Young’s millions still missing four years after fatal plunge
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Sunday Post regarding the mysterious disappearance of a prominent businessman’s fortune, providing expert investigative analysis on the likelihood of hidden assets and the complexities of tracing wealth across international borders.
Financial Self-Defense: Preventing Fraud and Mischief
L. Burke Files co-authors a conversation for the CFA Institute with Norb Vonnegut, providing a professional guide on the psychological red flags and behavioral patterns that signal financial malfeasance and investigative due diligence.
Did Scot Young and his high-rolling friends really die by their own hands?
L. Burke Files is quoted in Tatler concerning the mysterious death of tycoon Scot Young, offering expert perspective on the complex world of high-stakes asset tracing and the sophisticated “hide-and-seek” tactics used to obscure offshore wealth during contentious legal battles.
Russian millions laundered via UK firms, leaked report says
L. Burke Files is quoted in The Guardian regarding a leaked report on the laundering of Russian millions through UK shell companies, providing expert commentary on the exploitation of “high-risk” corporate structures to obscure the origin of illicit funds.
Report: Russia Laundered Millions via Danske Bank Estonia
L. Burke Files is quoted in OCCRP regarding a massive Russian money-laundering investigation, providing expert analysis on the systemic failures at Danske Bank Estonia that allowed millions of dollars in suspicious funds to flow into the global financial system.
Offshore wind blowing over Serbian Prime Minister
L. Burke Files is quoted in Nacional concerning the financial complexities surrounding offshore companies linked to the Serbian Prime Minister, providing expert commentary on the use of tax havens and the investigative “red flags” found within cross-border corporate structures.
Jamie Laiaddee remains found in Sun Lakes, woman missing since 2010
In 2010, L. Burke Files was asked as a favor to look for Jamie Laisddee, who had left Phoenix for a job interview in Denver. Jamie never did make it to Denver, and her remains were only recently discovered. Here are links to the news coverage and interviews with Mr. Files.
Dirty Money: An Inside Look at Crypto Pump-and-Dump Schemes
L. Burke Files is quoted in Finance Magnates addressing the mechanics of cryptocurrency “pump and dump” operations, offering a professional breakdown of how coordinated price manipulation and “dirty money” exploit the lack of regulation in digital asset markets.
Danske Bank’s money laundering scandal spooks investors
L. Burke Files is quoted in the Financial Times concerning the massive Danske Bank money-laundering scandal, providing expert analysis on the “spectacular” failure of banking compliance to detect tens of billions of dollars in suspicious Russian transactions.
The Limitations of Automated Due Diligence for CBI-Applicants, by Burke Files
L. Burke Files examines the critical shortcomings of automated due diligence for CBI applicants in IMI Daily, arguing that while technology provides speed, it lacks the nuanced human intelligence required to uncover sophisticated financial misconduct and hidden risks.
Don’t make the same critical resume mistake that ex-Trump official Mina Chang reportedly made
L. Burke Files is quoted in MarketWatch addressing the professional fallout of resume fraud, providing a cautionary expert perspective on the long-term consequences of misrepresenting credentials and the ease with which such claims are now debunked.
‘Ghost’ Employees May Be Haunting Your Workplace
L. Burke Files is quoted in SHRM concerning the financial and operational threats posed by “ghost employee” fraud, offering expert perspective on how organizations can implement tighter internal controls to prevent payroll manipulation and the siphoning of corporate funds.
Danske Bank Whistleblower Will Give Department of Justice Information on Massive Russian Money Laundering Scheme
L. Burke Files is featured in Newsweek discussing the fallout of the Danske Bank scandal, where he addresses the critical role of whistleblowers in providing the Department of Justice with evidence of a massive $230 billion money-laundering operation.
Trump Administration to Lift Sanctions on Putin-linked Oligarch’s Companies and the Bank Linked to Trump Tower Moscow Project Will Benefit
L. Burke Files is quoted in Newsweek regarding the complex financial ties between Paul Manafort and Russian oligarchs, offering expert analysis on how shell companies and offshore debt are used as leverage in high-stakes international influence operations.
How Rich Is Vladimir Putin? U.S. Senate Wants to Know Russia President’s Net Worth
L. Burke Files is quoted in Newsweek exploring the immense difficulty of tracking Vladimir Putin’s hidden wealth, as he details the sophisticated use of proxies and “fictive owners” that mask the Russian President’s true net worth from international investigators.
New data leak reveals Nordea’s Vesterport branch as a center for tax havens and potential money laundering
L. Burke Files is quoted in Berlingske concerning a major data leak that identified a specific Nordea branch as a hub for tax-haven companies and potential money laundering, offering expert insight into the systemic risks within European banking operations.
Prince Charles Charity Received Funds From Offshore Company Used to Launder Russian Money, Investigation Reveals
L. Burke Files is quoted in Newsweek regarding a massive Russian money-laundering investigation, providing expert analysis on how offshore entities channeled funds through the “Troika Dialog” network into high-profile Western charities.
Banking Risks, Red Flags, and A.I.
L. Burke Files examines the intersection of machine learning and financial oversight in IFC Review, providing a critical analysis of how AI can be utilized to detect banking red flags while warning of the new operational risks these automated systems create.