Our Policy Research team supports partners globally in tackling illicit finance at a systemic level—advising on the design and implementation of policy interventions that help build stronger, more resilient societies and economies in the face of financial crime.
‘We collaborate with public and private sector organisations to identify systemic weaknesses, evaluate the effectiveness of regulatory frameworks, and uncover opportunities for policy innovation. Our team delivers analysis, strategy, and actionable recommendations across a broad range of illicit finance themes—from artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to economic statecraft and trade controls.
Our research combines rigorous quantitative analysis with in-depth qualitative engagement, drawing on insights from governments, regulators, law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and industry. We leverage Themis’ global network to help deliver whole-system responses to financial crime.
All our projects are designed to deliver real-world impact. We take research off the page and put it into action
The complexities of illicit finance policy can be imposing. Our subject matter experts help those responsible for creating, enforcing or complying with anti-financial crime measures better understand their impact.
We support the design of more effective interventions by assessing how legislation, regulations and policy initiatives affect both illicit actors and stakeholders in the legitimate economy, establishing and testing theories of change. Our evaluations situate financial crime challenges within wider political and economic contexts, ensuring that the impact of policy interventions is understood both in detail and from broad, system-wide perspectives.
Effective anti-financial crime strategy requires a clear view of the landscape. Our Political Economy Analysis maps the intricate political and economic ecosystems that shape illicit finance threats and anti-financial crime responses.
Combating financial crime requires a united front. We excel at fostering dynamic collaboration between public and private sector entities. By designing and facilitating targeted engagement forums – from high-level roundtables to practical workshops – we bridge understanding gaps, align priorities, and cultivate the partnerships essential for developing and implementing innovative, system-wide policy solutions for illicit finance.
