40 Years of the Money Laundering Control Act, Anti-Corruption Challenges, and the Future of Financial Crime Enforcement

This week, John Byrne and Elliot Berman reflect on the 40th anniversary of the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986, the landmark legislation that helped shape modern anti-money laundering compliance in the United States and influenced global AML standards.

The conversation also examines a series of corruption-related developments, including investigations involving political figures in Brazil and the United States, concerns about the weakening of public corruption enforcement, and the launch of new civil society initiatives focused on accountability and the rule of law. John and Elliot explore why anti-corruption efforts remain essential to protecting democratic institutions, economic stability, and public trust.

Additional topics include leadership changes at the Egmont Group, calls for a U.S. national fraud strategy, and a multistate legal challenge seeking to restore key provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act.