Miriam Goldman

COO @SqopeIntel (AML, CFT, KYC). A #workingmom and former MENA and GCC analyst. Views are mine unless they're also yours.

[Sqope Intelligence @SqopeIntel]

We are very proud of CEO Ilana Krancenblum who won the @GRCWomen's 2024 CEO of the Year award at Thursday's event! Director of the UK Nadia A. Ziani, a strong and successful woman in her own right, was able to accept this award on behalf of Ilana. Congrats to all the winners!

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

Saudi Arabia's @spagov says that King Salman has a lung infection: https://t.co/wRLO6wOOyA

[The National @TheNationalNews]

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman postpones four-day state visit trip to Japan, Japanese government says
https://t.co/0n2Z3SFmuM

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

"Reporters have only revealed the owners of Dubai properties in cases that serve the public interest. [...] We have chosen not to write about celebrities or other private individuals who do not meet these criteria." https://t.co/d8O2n2Y0Pm

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

Well written critique on the FATF's approach to Africa and developing nations https://t.co/zPcdKo1Pq6

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

Very excited to take participate in these awards again this year!

[Sqope Intelligence @SqopeIntel]

Along with @Miriam411 joining the @GRCWomen Awards again this year as a judge, our very own Ilana Krancenblum was shortlisted for CEO of the Year award and Director of the UK & Channel Islands Nadia A. Ziani was similarly shortlisted for GRC Role Model of the Year. Well deserved!

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

Seems like they’re referring to a piece on https://t.co/uwJAD0Y7rK, which is definitely not the official website. Also, a report from @AlArabiya_Eng denies that Saudi Arabia participated: https://t.co/4fmrQyGxJY

[The Jerusalem Post @Jerusalem_Post]

Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran

https://t.co/ymYMGrFSO3

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

Unfortunately, profiting off of conflict is not an uncommon side effect of war. https://t.co/Q4tGyv8YSy

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

Happy International Women's Day to all the strong women I know!

[Sqope Intelligence @SqopeIntel]

From the entire company, we want to wish all women around the world a happy International Women's Day!

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

In case you missed it, the Hamburg, Germany bank Varengold Bank AG is being investigated for helping Iran launder money and evade sanctions for years https://t.co/9aKzSTepvU

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

Very much looking forward to discussing one of my favorite topics during my upcoming trip to Geneva. Spaces are limited so make sure to reserve your spot!

[Sqope Intelligence @SqopeIntel]

We're pleased to announce our partnership with Commodity Trading Club for our upcoming event in Geneva: Turbulence in the Middle East and its Impact on the Financial Sector. Join us for drinks, appetizers, and discussion. Reserve your spot today: https://t.co/5qKRcehP1a

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

UK sanctions on "extremist settlers in the West Bank" aren't just a copy cat of the US ones, with only one individual in common https://t.co/1O4DKzOyRH

[Jacob Magid @JacobMagid]

🧵NEW: Saudi is hosting a summit of foreign ministers from 5 countries in region Thursday to advance united Arab stance regarding Gaza war as well as political initiatives for when fighting ends, two senior Arab diplomats revealed to @TimesofIsrael (1/14) https://t.co/n7nNWXZUyq

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

Unsurprisingly, Qatar in the top 5, with Israel, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain making the top 26 list. https://t.co/foBtqcbo7K

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

Not a new Saudi position

[The Jerusalem Post @Jerusalem_Post]

Saudi Arabia told the US it is firm that there will be no diplomatic relations with Israel unless a Palestinian state is recognized on the 1967 borders with east Jerusalem, and Israeli "aggression" on Gaza stops, the Saudi foreign ministry said.

https://t.co/kNxQA2qp7D

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

Israel's Bank Leumi working overtime recently, freezing account of sanctioned Yinon Levi (settler designated by US for violence in West Bank) and freezing an UNRWA account because of "unusual activity", unsatisfactory explanations, and concern that money was reaching Hamas.

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

This was actually first reported back in October 2023. At that time, the UAE, subject to an onsite inspection that they seemingly have now passed, was expected to be removed from the grey list at the FATF plenary meeting this month (February 2024): https://t.co/EXBdtoVIzV

[AML Intelligence @AmlIntelligence]

EXCLUSIVE: UAE to be removed from FATF ‘grey list’ within days

https://t.co/K3xbrTOZwt

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

Recommended analysis by @michaelh992 in @AlMajallaEN on the recent attack against US troops in Jordan and the options that Biden may be considering: https://t.co/94MyHHKam7

[Sqope Intelligence @SqopeIntel]

Don't miss CEO Ilana Krancenblum's review of 2023 and assessment regarding what to expect this year: https://t.co/uP8q4oI02W

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

In MENA, this includes Iran, Syria, Turkey, UAE, and Yemen. The rest are: Barbados, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Croatia, DPRK, DRC, Gibraltar, Haiti, Jamaica, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam.

[Sqope Intelligence @SqopeIntel]

This week, HM Treasury updated its list of High Risk Third Countries, with enhanced due diligence mandatory for customers, investors, partners, etc. in these countries. We are experts in these jurisdictions and can support with any investigation necessary. https://t.co/rD7uNWMINU

[Miriam Goldman @Miriam411]

Very proud of my company's MENA Desk Head (and my friend) @Khaledhzakariah who spoke to @i24NEWS_EN on Moataz Matar's expulsion from the UK. https://t.co/EByVVesHm9