Caroline D. Ciraolo and Director of Investigations Don Fort recently attended the 40th Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime held at Jesus College in Cambridge University. The two delivered keynotes and moderated panel discussions about some of the biggest challenges in financial crime cases today. On September 3, Don delivered
By Caroline Ciraolo, Don Fort, and Ian Weinstock Bloomberg Tax August 28, 2023 High-net-worth US taxpayers, working with professional advisers, have transferred assets into personal retirement plans established in Malta to limit and potentially eliminate tax on distributions. These so-called Malta pension plans rely on a specific interpretation of the
On August 29, 2023, Don Fort, Director of Investigations at Kostelanetz LLP, will participate in an interview with IRS-CI Chief Jim Lee titled “IRS Enforcement Priorities” at the Summer Tax Summit presented by the St. Louis Chapter of the Federal Bar Association in St. Louis, MO. CLE credit is offered
On September 5, 2023, Don Fort moderates a panel and plenary workshop titled “J5 – The Joint Chiefs of global tax enforcement” at the 40th Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime. Description: The panel discusses international collaboration in fighting global economic crime. Chairman: Don Fort, Director of Investigations, Kostelanetz LLP, Washington,
On September 3, 2023, Don Fort delivers a Keynote Address titled “Embracing Integrity: Safeguarding Global Economies Against Economic Crime” at the opening dinner for the 40th Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime. Click here for more information.
On July 11, 2023, Don Fort provides opening remarks and will lead a panel of experts to open the summit titled “Robots and Robbers: Financial Crime Technology Summit,” a three-day virtual financial crime summit presented by The Financial Crime Academy. Description: Technology has made great advancements in the financial world,
On June 9, 2023, Don Fort moderates a panel titled “IRS Criminal Investigation Division Enforcement Update” at the NYU Tax Controversy Forum. Description: With the increase in the IRS enforcement budget coupled with the recent focus on fraud enforcement, tax professionals anticipate a surge in criminal tax investigations and prosecutions.
Don Fort participates in the Cambridge Forum on International Tax & Disputes in Cascais, Portugal. Description: The Forum Steering Committee welcomes up to 40 leading lawyers personally selected from renowned regional, national, and multinational firms around the world. With increased transparency and information sharing amongst tax authorities, the use of
On May 25, 2023, Don Fort presents on the AML Rightsource Voices Webinar titled “Private-Public Partnerships and how they enhance detection, prevention, and reporting of financial crime.” Description: The AML/Sanctions/CFT community has long embraced partnerships and collaboration. This edition of AML Voices will focus on the value of these partnerships
