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The NPO Vulnerability Paradox: A 3-Part Series
Protecting Non-Profit Organisations Through Capability Building The very things that make Non-Profit Organisations powerful are what make them vulnerable. Public trust. Cross-border reach. Diverse funding. Community access. These strengths enable NPOs to serve those who need it most. But viewed through a financial crime lens, each one becomes a potential weakness exploited by those who would use charitable organisations for harm. This is the NPO Vulnerability Paradox . And it
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1 day ago2 min read


When Criminals Exploit Good Names: The White-Washing Threat
Part 3 of a 3-Part Series on Protecting Non-Profit Organisations Through Capability Building What if the threat to your NPO isn't inside your organisation, but outside, using your good name without your knowledge? In Part 1 of this series, we explored how NPOs' greatest strengths become their greatest vulnerabilities. In Part 2 , we examined how systemic fraud can exploit programmes designed to help the vulnerable. Now we turn to perhaps the most insidious threat of all: whit
juliachinjfourth
2 days ago7 min read


The Threat Has Evolved: From Terrorist Financing to Systemic Fraud
Part 2 of a 3-Part Series on Protecting Non-Profit Organisations Through Capability Building We used to worry about NPOs and terrorist financing. That threat remains real. But the landscape has shifted and many organisations haven't caught up. In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the NPO Vulnerability Paradox: how the very strengths that make Non-Profit Organisations effective - trust, cross-border reach, diverse funding, community access, also make them attractive target
juliachinjfourth
2 days ago5 min read


The NPO Vulnerability Paradox: When Strengths Become Weaknesses
Part 1 of a 3-Part Series on Protecting Non-Profit Organisations Through Capability Building The very things that make Non-Profit Organisations powerful are what make them vulnerable. This paradox sits at the heart of one of the most pressing challenges facing the charitable sector today. NPOs exist to do good, to serve communities, respond to crises, and channel generosity toward those who need it most. Yet these same qualities make them attractive targets for exploitation b
juliachinjfourth
2 days ago4 min read


The 2026 Compliance Landscape (Part 3 of 3)
Criminals are using AI better than most compliance teams. That's not hyperbole. That's the 2026 reality. This is the final part of our series on the 2026 compliance landscape. Part 1 covered the regulatory shift - FATF's proportionality mandate, enforcement divergence, and the 3-year cliff. Part 2 examined the liability revolution - fraud reimbursement rules, stablecoin regulation, and ESG divergence. Here's what's happening on the technology front, and why it all comes back
juliachinjfourth
Jan 66 min read


The 2026 Compliance Landscape (Part 2 of 3)
2026 is the year fraud prevention stopped being optional — and started being a liability issue. If you missed Part 1 on the regulatory shift, catch up here: https://www.jfourthsolutions.com/post/the-2026-compliance-landscape-part-1-of-3 Here's what's changing about who pays when things go wrong: 1. The Global Push on Fraud Liability 2026 marks a turning point in who pays when fraud succeeds. The UK led the charge with its mandatory APP fraud reimbursement rules, now in force
juliachinjfourth
Jan 65 min read


The 2026 Compliance Landscape (Part 1 of 3)
Half of all FCPA investigations were closed in 2025. Enforcement got easier, right? Not quite. 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most complex years for banking and compliance I've seen. Not because the rules got harder. In some places, they got softer. But because they got 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁. Everywhere. All at once. Here's what's shifting: 𝟭. 𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗙'𝘀 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 The February 2025 FATF Standards update replaces "c
juliachinjfourth
Jan 63 min read


A Course For Compliance and Governance | Interview with Isabelle Lessedjina Part 2
Following on from Part One of our interview with Isabelle , we discuss her upcoming training workshop in partnership with JFourth; ...
juliachinjfourth
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Insight into Africa: Finance, Compliance and Risk Management | Interview with Isabelle Lessedjina Part 1
In light of the UN’s International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent , JFourth is proud to feature our partner, Isabelle...
The JFourth Solutions Team
Jul 24, 20254 min read


Using AI and ChatGPT? Costs and Implications for Businesses
Discover the costs and implications of AI tools for businesses. Learn about how AI can boost productivity and what risks to consider when leveraging AI.
The JFourth Solutions Team
May 19, 20254 min read


The Widening Net: Malaysian Money Laundering Case Echoes Singapore’s Wake-Up Call for DNFBPs
Two years after a S$3 billion money laundering case emerged in Singapore, a Malaysian fraud case amounting to RM 3.5 billion resurfaced. Read the full report here.
The JFourth Solutions Team
May 6, 20254 min read


Everyone is a Compliance Officer: How Capacity Building Helps Businesses Thrive
How can organisations enhance their skills and resources to progress towards objectives? Read about capacity building and why everyone is a compliance officer here.
The JFourth Solutions Team
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Anti-Money Laundering Series: Using Financial Intelligence to Protect Children and Identify Suspicious Transactions
Financial intelligence is an essential tool for private and public sector firms. Read about its connection to Anti-Money Laundering and how it keeps children safe.
The JFourth Solutions Team
Mar 31, 20253 min read


Top Trends in Banking and Compliance for 2025
As financial institutions advance into the next decade, which factors should they be aware of? Click here to discover 2025's top trends in banking and compliance.
The JFourth Solutions Team
Feb 17, 20253 min read


What do you do at JFourth Solutions?
What does JFourth Solutions do? An answer might be "fighting financial crime" or "ensuring regulatory compliance", but what does that entail? Read on to find out.
juliachinjfourth
Jan 27, 20253 min read
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