The Caribbean: Trouble in Paradise — The Paradox of Anti Money Laundering Initiatives Available to Purchase

Despite recent signs of activity, the Caribbean has not as a whole embraced the anti money‐laundering initiatives which have defined the legislative agendas of many territories for the last decade. Much of the problem is perhaps endemic. Buffeted by hostile global economic conditions and soft international demand for traditional products several Caribbean economies have been buoyed, albeit in discreet fashion, by the proceeds of illicit drug trafficking. In many cases therefore, there has been little in terms of an impetus to encourage governments to decisive action.