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Fighting Financial Crime in Argentina: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships

In a world where financial crime knows no borders, international cooperation and partnerships have become essential tools in combating this global threat. In Argentina, public-private partnerships are being leveraged to tackle the rise of financial crime, with opportunities for investment, learnings from past successes, and advice for policymakers and financial industry leaders.

The Global Impact of Financial Crime

The connection between financial economic crime and other forms of serious criminal enterprise underscores the necessity of expanding international cooperation and partnerships to fight it. Criminal organizations continue to move an enormous volume of illicit money, estimated to be between 2-5% of global GDP. Fraud, money laundering, terrorism financing, and similar offenses have real consequences, including human trafficking, child exploitation, and illegal wildlife trade.

Tools for Combating Financial Crime

There are tools at our disposal to stop financial crime. The further integration of international regulation through the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) intergovernmental body and supervisory streamlining will provide platforms for international cooperation. Public-private partnerships can also play an even greater role in the effective detection of financial crime.

Benefits of Public-Private Partnerships

Greater cross-public and private stakeholder engagement and information sharing enables financial institutions to execute their crime detection role more effectively by identifying true positives and reducing false positives. Investing in these partnerships facilitates an efficient financial infrastructure with minimal friction for customers.

For public agencies, regulators, and law enforcement, involvement in public-private partnerships can support them in translating an increasing flow of information into tangible results, such as higher quality financial profiling, increased asset recovery, and convictions.

Critical Success Factors for Effective Public-Private Partnerships

To improve the effectiveness of public-private partnerships, several critical success factors must be considered:

Build Trust and Motivation

  1. Build trust: Empower stakeholders on both public and private sides to feel trusted and empowered.
  2. Foster motivation: Encourage a sense of shared purpose and mutual benefit.

Explore Creative Approaches

  1. Explore new approaches: Consider alternative collaboration structures if early discussions hit major roadblocks.
  2. Be flexible: Adapt to changing circumstances and be open to innovation.

Embed a Data-Driven Approach

  1. Use technology: Leverage data analytics and other technologies to scale operations and take down massive criminal organizations.
  2. Embed data-driven enforcement: Use qualitative assessments and leverage technology to drive informed decision-making.

By implementing these critical success factors, public-private partnerships can be scaled up quickly and provide innovative, impactful solutions at scale supported by the full industry weight.