Feature
Trade-Based Money Laundering
Patterns, red flags, and data constraints that matter when moving from theory to real detection workflows.
Author and Technologist
Writing at the intersection of AML, financial crime, and policy execution.
I write practical, research-backed analysis on anti-money laundering, transaction monitoring, sanctions risk, and financial crime typologies for professionals who need clarity over noise.
Book Coming Soon
Current Writing Focus
My work translates complex regulation and operational pain points into concise, usable guidance for compliance teams, investigators, and risk leaders.
I am currently developing my first AML/financial crime book. This section previews the themes and frameworks it will cover.
Briefing
Crypto and Hybrid Illicit Flows
How digital assets intersect with legacy laundering channels and what that means for controls.
Guide
Suspicious Activity Reporting
Practical frameworks for writing clearer reports that improve law-enforcement utility.
About Francesco
I am an author and technologist based in Barrie, Ontario. Specializing in financial crime, I use my background in computer science and graduate studies in technology management to understand the vulnerabilities in both digital architectures and human behaviour.
Across my work, I explore how institutions can reduce false positives, improve investigative quality, and build compliance programs that are both defensible and efficient.