Timon Molloy

It’s the message that all AMLers, whether law enforcers or in compliance, learn. And it’s surely right, as criminals are, by and large, motivated by enjoying that which isn’t theirs: in tracing stolen funds, there’s a good chance of catching the bad guys. Start benefiting from our expert analysis straight away. Click here to subscribe. A subscription provides the latest hardcopy sent to you ten times a year, access to our online archive, and full access to the site.

Trump card No need to repeal law that doesn't fit the programme, simply tell the justice department not to enforce it: so simple, it's brilliant! Actually, no, it speaks imperial rather than presidential authority and arguably is a dereliction under the US constitution: Article II, section 3 says "he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed". The separation of powers is also dissolved: when the leader can weaponise/disarm prosecutors at will, is it any longer democracy?

Shock and awe Socrates said it right - I know that I know nothing: who, after all, can guess where the US President might go next with his unique take on politics? Timon Molloy, Editor (timon.molloy@lloydslistintelligence.com) Socrates said it right - I know that I know nothing: who, after all, can guess where the US President might go next with his unique take on politics?