THE FYRE FESTIVAL: THE FIRE THAT FUELED STREAMING’S SCAM OBSESSION
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DECEPTIVE CHARADES: HOW LOU PEARLMAN MISLED HIS LAWYERS AND CONCEALED HIS FRAUDULENT BUSINESS EMPIRE
Pearlman launched a Ponzi scheme and for twenty years would convince banks and individuals to…
THE FIGHT CONTINUES WITH THE CURIOUS CASE OF SUNTOURS
Fraud Week, officially known as International Fraud Awareness Week, is an annual event dedicated to…
PROJECT AGORÁ: ENHANCING CORRESPONDENT BANKING EFFICIENCY
Project Agorá, led by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), aims to modernize cross-border payments…
COMPANY CLASSIFICATION IN FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTEXT: LOCAL VS. OFFSHORE
Determining whether a company is classified as local or international (offshore) is a common challenge…
REVISED FOREIGN EXCHANGE REGULATION CURAÇAO AND SINT MAARTEN
The Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) will implement a revised foreign exchange…
REFLECTING ON THE JOURNEY SO FAR: LESSONS LEARNED
I am grateful to all the supporters of ARIDAN who have backed this sole-ownership venture…
FUEGO ESPORTS CROWNED REGIONAL CHAMPIONS OF LVP LAN: A DEEP DIVE INTO ESPORTS AND FUEGO’S JOURNEY
On July 27th, 2024, Fuego Esports was crowned as the regional champions of the Liga…
REVOLUTIONIZING AIRPORT SECURITY: THE CURAÇAO EXPRESS PASS
In a groundbreaking advancement for the aviation industry and traveler experience, Curaçao has introduced the…
FOREIGN EXCHANGE LICENSE VS. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EXEMPTION – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
“Foreign exchange license” and “foreign exchange exemption” are distinct regulatory concepts related to the operation…
UNDERSTANDING THE LANDSCAPE OF CURAÇAO’S FOREIGN EXCHANGE POLICIES
Foreign exchange regulation in Curaçao is governed by a series of intricate legal frameworks designed…
UNDERSTANDING CURAÇAO’S NEW UBO REGISTRATION DECREE
The National Decree on Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) registration, known in Dutch as “Landsbesluit UBO-registratie”,…
DEVELOPING A BOND MARKET IN CURAÇAO: WHY HAS IT BEEN SO DIFFICULT?
Curaçao has a rich cultural heritage and a strategic location. However, despite its potential, developing…
UNVEILING THE FINTECH POTENTIAL IN CURAÇAO AND SINT MAARTEN: KEY FINDINGS AND NEXT STEPS
“The Rise of Financial Technology in Curaçao and Sint Maarten: An Exploratory Analysis”, a report…
CONNECT NEW WORLD TAKES OFF IN CURAÇAO: A HUB OF AVIATION AND NETWORKING EXCELLENCE
CONNECT New World is making waves in the Caribbean and the Americas, bringing its renowned…
THE ROLE OF OPEN-SOURCE ERP IN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
In the rapidly evolving landscape of business technology, digital transformation is no longer a luxury…
FULLY INTEGRATED PLATFORMS WITH OPEN-SOURCE APPLICATIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS PROCESS OPTIMIZATION: A POWERFUL SOLUTION
When it comes to small business process optimization, the significance of fully integrated platforms cannot…
STREAMLINING SMALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS: THE POTENTIAL OF OPEN-SOURCE INTEGRATION
Optimizing processes has become paramount for survival and growth in the ever-evolving landscape of small…
SECURING OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE FOR AVIATION DIGITIZATION: A VITAL IMPERATIVE
The aviation industry stands at the forefront of technological innovation, continually striving to enhance safety,…
THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT: HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY FOR SUCCESS
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the landscape of compliance and risk management is constantly evolving….
TRANSPARENCIA Y LA RENDICIÓN DE CUENTAS: EL PAPEL CLAVE DE LA INSTITUCIÓN SUPREMA DE AUDITORÍA EN EL GOBIERNO
¿Con qué frecuencia nos preguntamos cómo gasta el gobierno el dinero de los contribuyentes? …
TRANSPARANTIE EN VERANTWOORDING: DE SLEUTELROL VAN DE REKENKAMER IN DE OVERHEID
Hoe vaak vragen we ons af hoe de overheid het belastinggeld besteedt? De rekenkamer…
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY: THE KEY ROLE OF THE SUPREME AUDIT INSTITUTION IN GOVERNMENT
How often do we wonder how the government spends taxpayers’ money? The supreme audit…
DE ESSENTIËLE ROL VAN FINANCIAL CONTROLLERS IN DE OVERHEID
Binnen het kader van het regeringsbeleid staat het behalen van een goedkeurende verklaring van de…
UNDERSTANDING FATCA AND CRS: NAVIGATING INTERNATIONAL TAX COMPLIANCE
In today’s globalized landscape, financial activities frequently extend beyond country boundaries, complicating efforts by tax…
HET BELANG VAN OPERATIONELE CONTROLES IN EFFECTIEF RISICOBEHEER EN BEDRIJFSPRAKTIJKEN
Operationele controles zijn niet per se ‘populair’ in de zin van dat mensen ze graag…
LA IMPORTANCIA DE LOS CONTROLES OPERATIVOS EN LA GESTIÓN EFECTIVA DE RIESGOS Y LAS PRÁCTICAS COMERCIALES
Los controles operativos no son necesariamente ‘populares’ en el sentido de que a la gente…
THE IMPORTANCE OF OPERATIONAL CONTROLS IN EFFECTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS PRACTICES
Operational controls are not necessarily ‘popular’ in the sense that people enjoy performing them or…
LLMs ATTACKS: A NEW FRONTIER IN CYBERSECURITY
Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed the landscape of natural language processing (NLP) and artificial…
UNVEILING THE SYSTEMIC COMPLIANCE FAILURES IN BANKS: INSIGHTS FROM THE FINCEN FILES
The FinCEN Files, a trove of leaked documents, have once again brought to light the…
CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES IN 2024: NAVIGATING THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE
In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, trust services have become an important component of…
OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF CRAFTING ENGAGING CONTENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Writing engaging content for small businesses can be a challenging task, as it requires a…
OPTIMIZING DIGITAL MARKETING: STRATEGIES FOR CRAFTING ENGAGING CONTENT
In the dynamic landscape of digital marketing, creating compelling content is crucial for businesses aiming…
THE POWER OF CENTRALIZING DATA: HOW BUSINESSES ARE TRANSFORMING WITH UNIFIED DATA MANAGEMENT
In today’s fast-paced digital world, data is the lifeblood of businesses. It drives decision-making, enhances…
EXPLORING OPEN-SOURCE APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS OPTIMIZATION
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses are constantly seeking efficient, cost-effective budget budget-friendly solutions to…
THE VITAL ROLE OF FINANCIAL CONTROLLERS IN GOVERNMENT
Within the framework of government policy, the approval of financial statements stands as an overarching…
UNLOCKING INSIGHTS WITH THE 5W1H METHOD: UNVEILING WHAT, WHO, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW
“The Art of Probing,” also known as the 5W&TH or the 5W1H method, is a…
NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT THROUGH SCRUM’S AGILE PRINCIPLES
Project management is an intricate dance of timelines, resources, and goals, and mastering this dance…
SOLVING THE PUZZLE: DEBTOR MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Effective debtor management is a comprehensive financial strategy employed by businesses to optimize the process…
DOCUMENTING BUSINESS PROCESSES FOR DIGITAL BUSINESS PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
In the quest for increased efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall operational excellence, businesses often find themselves…
NAVIGATING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN CURAÇAO: A GATEWAY TO THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN
Willemstad, the capital city of Curaçao, nestled in the heart of the Dutch Caribbean, is…
KILLWARE: UNDERTANDING THIS LETHAL MALWARE
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, one term that is becoming more popular and…
EMPOWERING THE FINANCIAL JOURNEY WITH RISK MANAGEMENT
We face risks in all phases of life but do we invest enough time in…
FIGHTING CORRUPTION: DOES IT REALLY MATTER?
Helping to raise anti-fraud awareness and implementing the right measures at the right time are…
THE CURAÇAO 2024 CFATF MEVAL: ARE WE READY?
The upcoming Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Mutual Evaluation (MEVAL) in 2024 is a…
HAVING INTEGRITY: A LONELY JOURNEY?
Integrity and ethical behavior according to many are important in all corners and levels of…
HELP CATCH THE BAD GUYS
ARIDAN is an official supporter of promoting anti-fraud awareness and education during International Fraud Awareness…
FRAUD WEEK 2023: SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON FRAUD
International Fraud Awareness Week kicks off November 12, 2023, Worldwide. Fraud costs organizations worldwide an…
WIW 2023 TO FOCUS ON INVESTOR RESILIENCE, CRYPTO ASSETS, & SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
World Investor Week (WIW) is a week-long, global campaign promoted by the International Organization of…
MEERTALIG ZIJN: EEN WAARDEVOL TALENT
Weet je wat de meeste inwoners van Curaçao met elkaar gemeen hebben? We zijn allemaal…
SER MULTILINGÜE: UN TALENTO VALIOSO
¿Sabes que es lo que la mayoría de los Curazoleños tenemos en común? Todos somos…
BEING MULTILINGUAL: A VALUABLE TALENT
Do you know one thing most locals in Curaçao have in common? We are all…
CONNECTING FINANCIAL INCLUSION & CROWDFUNDING
“Financial Inclusion” refers to the availability, and provision of equal opportunity access to financial services…
EXPLORING LOCAL DIGITAL SOLUTIONS VOL.1
When it comes to digital products local business owners in Curaçao tend to think internationally…
FREE EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA
Many years ago, in many countries, education was more affordable than it is today. The…
THE IMPORTANCE OF A CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY
More local companies are relying on their digital infrastructure to do business due to the…
LEADING PEOPLE IS LOVING PEOPLE
“Leading People is Loving People” I once heard this statement at an event. Some people…
BUSINESS SUPPORT IN A DIGITIZED ECONOMY
Why offer business support services in an evolving digitized economy? POST PANDEMIC The pandemic…
CROSSING THE START LINE: LET’S GO!
Crossing the start line and going from dreaming and planning to doing. TAKING…
