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Record-setting financial crimes perpetrated by Bernard L. Madoff and others have changed everything in the world of asset recovery. The days of localized asset recovery are over. Now, to take back criminally-derived proceeds, asset recovery professionals must know how to pursue assets in an ever-increasing slew of new legal venues. Lawyers and prosecutors must know the lay of the land in secrecy havens and financial centers that may be – to date- strange to them. Investigators must familiarize themselves with different standards and practices or risk compromising their effort. In the wake of mega-frauds such as Bernard L. Madoff’s, new techniques have emerged – techniques you should know.
Speakers: Oren Warshavsky; Mark Kornfeld; Gonzalo Zeballos; Run Time: 00:62:00; Date: October 26, 2011
Direct and Indirect Methods of Creating a Financial Profile for Your Asset Recovery Target
In finding out the “who” of your asset recovery* case can often be the most important aspect. Your target’s identity will inform almost everything else about him – where he travels, which countries he calls home, who his family members are, what he spends his money on. Is this subject even your ultimate target, or is there a bigger fish to fry? All of this information should be in a comprehensive financial profile, and it should be the bedrock of your case.
Speaker: Kenneth Barden; Run Time: 00:44:52; Date: October 18, 2011
Asset recovery* is asset recovery*, and while public sector professionals have access to certain financial reporting documents, such as those filed with FinCEN in the United States and FINTRAC in Canada, their private sector counterparts have available ways to enjoy the same benefits. Many don't know how. If you know how to read and decipher them, learn how to obtain, decipher and exploit these tools in asset recovery* cases.
Speaker: Edward Rodriguez; Run Time: 00:63:00; Date: October 11, 2011
How to Follow the Fruitful Path of Recovering Assets from Deep-Pocketed Third Parties
It is now commonplace to see multimillion dollar lawsuits by receivers, representatives of victims of fraud and corruption and government agencies against financial institutions, law firms, audit and accounting firms, financial advisors and “feeders.” Receivers, trustees, prosecutors and victims' advocates pursue the deep pockets of persons and entities they consider agents, co-conspirators, partners, aiders and abettors, accountants, federal regulators and others. This "one-off" asset recovery* has returned many millions to the victims of Madoff, Stanford and other fraudsters.
Speaker: Kathy Bazoian Phelps; Run Time: 00:54:02; Date: October 4, 2011
These days, when the electronic movement of funds leaves tracks in many places, money can run but it cannot hide. Even currency at some point must find its way to a financial institution to lose its conspicuous state and convert to another form of value. Financial institutions and commercial businesses keep many types of records that can provide a roadmap to substantial assets, their owners, the real beneficial owners, and to other suspects who had escaped attention. Knowing what records to subpoena is a crucial skill.
Speaker: Kenneth Barden; Run time: 00:56:10; Date: May 25, 2011
In this complimentary web seminar, Charles Intriago, will give you a taste of what you will learn on the panel Third Party Liabilities which will be featured at the IAAR 2011 Cross-Border Asset Tracing and Recovery Conference June 12-14, 2011 in London. Many wealthy third party targets exist who may be liable for the fraudsters' actions. Learn how to hold them accountable with this valuable web seminar.
Speaker: Charles Intriago; Run time: 1:01:05; Date: May 12, 2011
In this complimentary web seminar, Kenneth Barden, practicing attorney* and international independent consultant, will give you a taste of what you will learn on the panel Tracing and Recovering the Stolen National Treasures Taken by Deposed Despots and Dictators in the Middle East and North Africa which will be featured at the IAAR 2011 Cross-Border Asset Tracing and Recovery Conference June 12-14, 2011 in London.
Speaker: Kenneth Barden, CSAR; Run time: 1:01:22; Date: May 4, 2011
Civil search warrants, break-and-search orders, reformation and rescission* of contracts, writs of assistance, writs of ne exeat, gag-and-seal orders: all are potent weapons and are yours for the asking. For centuries, courts have followed the axiom, "Where there’s a wrong there’s a remedy, if you come with clean hands.” This principle gives courts the power to do "equity" when no statute or regulation provides the relief that financial crime victims seek. In this vital web seminar, you will learn how to get, construct and use these powerful weapons that put you on a winning road in asset recovery*.
Speaker: Christopher Osborne; Run time: 00:51:45; Date: April 6, 2011
As an asset recovery* specialist, you know that one of the keys to success is to first build a good case. But finding the quality information you need to make that case can be challenging. So where do you turn? Look no further than the government forms that are a part of evey financial case. The number of forms that US, state and local governments require every day is almost limitless. And those forms are packed with information--often, exactly what you need to build an asset forfeitureˆ or asset tracing and recovery case.
Speakers: Charles Intriago, Mike McDonald; Run time: 1:30:52; Date: Oct. 20, 2010
Fraudsters will not catch themselves, and if you're waiting for them to volunteer where their assets are being held, don't hold your breath. Learn how the personal connections between people and organizations can yield transaction evidence that will help you find where the money is in this informative Live Chat, hosted by former NYPD Commander John Murphy.
Speaker: John Murphy; Run time: 40:09; Date: Feb. 25, 2010
Essential Evidence-Gathering Tools Every Asset Recovery Specialist Must Know and DeployDon't let powerful investigative tools go unused. In the private sector and public sector alike, many people involved in international asset recovery* efforts fail to exploit significant legal and back-channel resources, including bilateral treaties, letters rogatory and Mareva injunctions, as well as informal requests made through embassies and consulates. Our experts show you how to dig deep and uncover hidden assets - the ones the target really doesn't want you to find.
Speakers: Martin Kenney, Arnoldo Lacayo; Run time: 01:32:36; Date: Feb. 18, 2010
Spotting ethical risks and potential dilemmas are the biggest risks to undermining your asset recovery* case. Taking on a new client can create conflicts of interest, even unintended ones. In this Web Seminar, Utah lawyer Wayne Klein, a court-appointed receiver* and former director of the Utah Division of Securities, draws a map for ethical best practices based on his considerable experience.
Speaker: Wayne Klein; Run time: 00:50:00; Date: Feb. 2, 2010
The Internet, the most potent information and intelligence tool, is still underutilized and misunderstood by many investigators and analysts. Many treasures lie beneath the "surface Web" that can reveal information that opens the door to important assets and linkages. During this training session, you will receive fascinating and invaluable tools, tips and techniques using this amazing, virtually free 24/7 tool.
Speaker: John Pyrik; Run time: 00:59:12; January 7, 2010
You'll get a great introduction to the basics of asset forfeitureˆ and learn how to build a strong foundation that allows your department to implement best practices and achieve superior results in dealing a knockout blow to criminals. Top professionals will give you a sound understanding of asset forfeitureˆ and how you can utilize it effectively to increase seizures and reduce crime.
Speakers: Charles Intriago, John Murphy; Run time: 00:58:04; Date: Dec. 12, 2009
How to Get Appointed as a "Patriot Act Federal Receiver" and Use its Vast Powers to Help Fraud VictimsA powerful, virtually unused tool that lets you take fraudsters' assets for restitution to victims. How to stand in the shoes of a federal prosecutor to gather assets around the world for your clients and institutions. How Bank Secrecy Act and other financial data can be obtained from FinCEN by the 1956 Special Federal Receivers. How 1956 Special Federal Receivers can use more than 50 US Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties to gather assets globally. How to use for your clients and institutions the data of the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to track money movements.
Speakers: Linda Candler, Robb Evans, Courtney Linn; Run time: 00:59:36; Date: Nov. 6, 2009
In this Web Seminar, four experts teach you about the potent new weapons the federal PRO IP law gives trademark holders and law enforcement. Also covered is the global reach and broad powers the "Special Federal Receiver*" law gives trademark counterfeit victims and lawyers and how to trace and recover the global assets of the kingpins of large trademark counterfeiting rings. Learn what trademark holders should do to improve their restitution in government asset forfeitureˆ cases.
Speakers: Michael Chesal, Leora Herrmann; Run time: 01:03:02; Date: Oct. 15, 2009
How to Start an Asset Forfeiture Unit that ExcelsSgt. James Cox turned the Fairfax County Police Department's asset forfeiture* unit from an ethical disaster into a reputable unit with a strong foundation. Now you and your entire department can learn how to start up your own unit. Avoid common mistakes and build the skills and knowledge needed for an effective asset forfeiture* program.
Speaker: James Cox; Run time: 01:30:55; Date: March 12, 2009
In this on-demand training, we will identify and explain many of the resources you have available to identify the assets and wealth of the criminals and trace their illicit proceeds. The keys to building significant and successful asset forfeiture* cases include gaining access to information, generating financial leads, knowing how to extract crucial information from financial documents and unmask hidden ownership interests. By understanding the distinct sources of information, including law enforcement agencies can take a giant leap toward perfecting their asset forfeitureˆ skills and abilities while dismantling criminal organizations.
Speakers: Don Semesky, John Murphy; Run time: 01:05:39; Date: Jan. 21, 2009
Dissecting Bank, Business and Credit Card Records That Lead You to Hidden Assets and Fronts for Bad Guys
