Naslov
National Risk Assessment – The Croatian Features

Autori
Cindori, Sonja

Izvornik
Journal of money laundering control (1368-5201) 25 (2022), 2; 388-400

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
money laundering, risk assessment, risk factors, beneficial ownership, Croatia, gambling, non-financial sector, due diligence, legal professional privilege, professional secrecy, independence

Sažetak
Purpose The purpose of this article is to present the risk of the non-financial sector in Croatia concerning the threats of money laundering through the prism of national and supranational risk assessment. In addition to a brief overview of the financial sector, the specifics of the non-financial sector have been highlighted. The article emphasizes the peculiarities of the non-financial sector, focusing on the consequences of arbitrary application on the right to professional secrecy and independence. Design/methodology/approach Specifics of the national risk assessment in Croatia have been analyzed using deductive and inductive methods. In order to provide an overview of the non-financial sector, the risk assessment at the supranational level has been discussed and compared with the national one. Particular attention has been paid to the areas of increased risk. Findings The effectiveness of risk assessment depends on several factors such as the characteristic of the sector being observed, the specifics of each profession or business, changes at the level of awareness-raising, and efficient and coherent supervision. Most deficiencies were observed in the area of beneficial ownership identification, conducting due diligence, awareness of the risk exposure, and permanent education. Originality/value By recognizing the risk profile faced by the non- financial sector, this paper seeks to point out their role as “Gatekeepers” that is far from being negligible. By analyzing the risk of money laundering in Croatia, the tendencies of harmonization with international standards are pointed out along with the occurrences indicated by the practice.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Pravo

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