Brett Wolf
About Brett Wolf
Brett Wolf is a Senior Financial Crimes Compliance Correspondent at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2004. He specializes in topics related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, providing insights into regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering efforts.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Brett Wolf has served as the Senior Financial Crimes Compliance Correspondent at Thomson Reuters since 2004. In this role, he focuses on critical issues related to financial crimes, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). His work involves keeping readers informed about the Justice Department's initiatives to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, and offshore tax evasion. Over his nearly two decades at Thomson Reuters, Wolf has produced special investigative reports that assist compliance professionals in navigating U.S. Treasury Department regulations regarding anti-money laundering and sanctions.
Education and Expertise
Brett Wolf holds multiple degrees that underpin his expertise in financial crimes compliance. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. He furthered his education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he completed a Master's degree in Advertising (Communications). Additionally, he studied at Florida International University - College of Business, where he focused on Anti-Money Laundering and obtained AML Certification in 2007. This educational background equips him with a solid foundation in both journalism and compliance.
Background
Brett Wolf has built a two-decade career in regulatory intelligence, marked by a commitment to fair reporting and discretion. His extensive experience in the field of financial crimes compliance has established him as a knowledgeable resource for compliance professionals. Wolf's work encompasses a range of topics related to financial regulations, and he is recognized for his ability to convey complex information in an accessible manner.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Brett Wolf has developed a reputation for producing insightful and informative content related to financial crimes compliance. His investigative reports have been instrumental in aiding compliance professionals in understanding the intricacies of U.S. Treasury Department regulations. Wolf's commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in reporting has contributed to his standing in the field of regulatory intelligence.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional endeavors, Brett Wolf is an avid scuba diver and marine conservationist. He expresses a keen interest in editorial or visual content projects that focus on diving, ocean conservation, and the preservation of reef and sea life. This personal passion for marine conservation complements his professional focus on compliance and regulatory issues.