Introduction
Developing a global anti-money laundering framework : the pioneering role of the United States
The impact of the global financial crisis on anti-money laundering regimes worldwide
The expanding anti-money laundering compliance industry
The fight against money laundering in the European Union
The development and implementation of legal frameworks for combating money laundering compared : the US, the UK, Germany, and the EU
Close cooperation of international institutions in combating money laundering and terrorism financing
The Hawala system, virtual currencies, trade-based money laundering and illegal logging
The symbiosis between corruption and money laundering in developing countries
Discrimination in the UK banking sector : the negative side effects of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing policies
Conclusion.