Natalie O. Sandiford, CAMS, LEC, LLM, MSc
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World Maritime Day 2026-27 Theme- From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence
- January 21, 2026
- Posted by: Natalie O. Sandiford, CAMS, LEC, LLM, MSc
- Categories: Blue Policy Series Articles, General, Maritime & Blue Economy
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An analysis of the IMO’s 2026–2027 theme, From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence, examining what it signals for governance, compliance, and institutional readiness in the Caribbean maritime sector.
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Food Security in the Caribbean: Addressing Post Harvest Loss Through Cold Chain Management
- January 12, 2026
- Posted by: Natalie O. Sandiford, CAMS, LEC, LLM, MSc
- Category: General
This article examines food security in the Caribbean, focusing on post-harvest loss, cold-chain management, and supply-chain constraints shaping food availability.
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The Money Laundering Cycle
- July 20, 2025
- Posted by: Natalie O. Sandiford, CAMS, LEC, LLM, MSc
- Categories: Corporate & Compliance, General
Money laundering undermines financial systems by disguising illicit proceeds as legitimate income. This article explores the three-stage money laundering cycle, namely: placement, layering, and integration.
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Rethinking Financial Crime Supervision in the Algorithmic Age
- July 13, 2025
- Posted by: Natalie O. Sandiford, CAMS, LEC, LLM, MSc
- Categories: Corporate & Compliance, General
At the recent Altus Regional Panel Discussion on Implementing a Risk Based Approach, speakers explored the rise of AI-driven deception and how criminals exploit the same digital tools designed to promote financial system integrity. From deepfakes and synthetic identities to automated laundering through fintech rails, the threat has become faster, more scalable, and more difficult to detect.
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Implementing A Risk-Based Approach: The AML Compliance Training Plan
- June 1, 2025
- Posted by: Natalie O. Sandiford, CAMS, LEC, LLM, MSc
- Categories: Corporate & Compliance, General
Effective AML Compliance Training equips Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, VASPs and TCSPs with risk-based frameworks aligned to the FATF Recommendations, and strengthens their ability to deter, detect and report illicit finance.