SEDA Digest: Inside Money-Laundering Schemes, Expert Evidence in HKIAC Arbitration, and New Securities & Derivatives and Regulatory Compliance Experts

SEDA Experts
Feb 18
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February 2026

Welcome to the monthly digest from SEDA Experts — your premier source for elite expert witnesses specializing in financial services. Below, you’ll find a message from leadership, exclusive insights from our firm leaders, the latest news on our experts, and introductions to the newest additions to our ever growing roster of accomplished practitioners.

INSIGHTS

Money-Laundering Schemes Involving Checking Accounts: Roles, Typologies, and How Victims Become Willing Participants

Kenneth Simmons examines how criminals misuse checking accounts for money laundering, highlighting key typologies, participant roles, and the human factors that draw ordinary individuals into these schemes.

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CASE UPDATES

SEDA Expert David Saul Provides Expert Evidence in HKIAC Arbitration Concerning Crypto Mining Project

SEDA Expert David Saul provided expert evidence in an international arbitration administered by the HKIAC, arising from a dispute over the return of a substantial security deposit related to a proposed cryptocurrency mining project in Europe.

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EXPERTS IN THE NEWS

Gary DeWaal, advised on proposed US market structure legislation for digital assets, focusing on customer protection, regulatory clarity, and supporting the development of the US crypto ecosystem, in collaboration with The Digital Chamber.

Kathryn Porter, in her latest report "Electrification – can the grid cope?", examines the ability of the UK electricity system to meet future demand, outlining assumptions around gas generation capacity, asset lifetimes, grid infrastructure, and investment timelines.

Craig Coben, in his contribution to Issue 23 of the Nottingham Economic Review, reflects on shifts in investment banking, the future of capital markets, and what students should understand about a career in the industry.

In his latest article for The International Economy, “An Alternative Operating Model for the Fed," Matt Sekerke (with co-author Steve Hanke) summarizes the monetary policy prescriptions of his new book Making Money Work. He proposes that the Federal Reserve switch from targeting short-term interest rates to targeting the growth rate of a broad money aggregate.

Avinash Persaud, joined the 30th OECD - OCDE DAC ENVIRONET Plenary Meeting in Paris for a panel on “Taking stock of the private finance mobilization agenda: Pathways to USD 1.3 trillion.”

Howard Yaruss presents an updated edition of Understandable Economics, an Amazon bestseller and Axiom Business Book Award Bronze Medal winner, praised by Kirkus Review for its accessible treatment of complex economic topics

NEW HIRES

SEDA continues to expand its Securities and Derivatives, and Regulatory Compliance practices. We are excited to introduce:

Dr. Fidelio Tata is an internationally recognized expert in financial markets and the investment industry with nearly thirty years of experience. He is a Professor of Finance at the International School of Management in Berlin and a court-appointed expert in Germany, specializing in securities, derivatives, and digital assets.

Kenneth Tananbaum has over 35 years of experience in trading and investing, with deep experience in derivatives, convertible securities, and capital structure strategies. His work includes managing money for third party investors through multiple market cycles, including periods of market stress.

Marc Steckel has more than 32 years of regulatory experience at the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), spanning roles in bank supervision, deposit insurance fund management, and large-bank resolution.

Julian Gooding is a senior regulatory lawyer and compliance professional with extensive experience advising global financial institutions across Asia, Switzerland, and London. He has held senior legal and compliance leadership roles and led complex regulatory and investigation matters.