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Since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, sanctions have become more than just a topic for compliance professionals, law enforcement, and regulators.They're now a buzzword on the lips of politicians, activists, terror organisations, and the general public!On this very special community podcast – recorded on 4th February in front of a live virtual audience – we are asking: Will sanctions hit their peak in 2025? Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Emil Dall, Head of Sanctions at FINTRAIL, and Nicole López Del Carril, Principal Compliance Officer and 2LOD Sanctions Advisory at Danske Bank.The panel discuss: the biggest challenges in terms of implementation and regulation, the impact of the Donald Trump presidency on the entire space, and questions from our expert community!____________________________________Join us at Penningtvättsdagarna on March 12th and 13th – where we'll be recording another great episode of The Laundry! Get your tickets here! ____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka – this podcast features renowned experts from banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, the AML Automation Cloud.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here.The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests of this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the podcast hosts, The Laundry team, or Strise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some pretty shocking statistics surfaced recently from an enquiry by the UK's Treasury Committee looking into access to finance.Obtaining data from eight UK banks - the committee found that more than 140,000 accounts held by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were forcibly closed in the past year. Following hot on the heels of the Nigel Farage Coutts drama – as well as the country's recent dip into a recession – these figures raise concerns about how the backbone of the UK economy is being served by the banking industry.So is this a real issue? Or a storm in a teacup?In the latest episode of The Laundry – our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by James Nurse, Managing Director of Fintrail, and Neil Donovan, Senior Associate at Ashurst, The panel discuss: Why thousands of businesses are being de-banked, the legitimacy of compliance concerns raised by banks, and how we make the system better at spotting bad actors and front organisations.Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEngineers: Dominic Delargy, Nicholas Thon____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser – this podcast features renowned experts from banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, an AML Automation Cloud.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roses are red, violets are blue. Sanctions are working – or is that statement untrue?With global tensions rising; sanctions have moved from the subjects of industry reports to the topic of presidents, prime ministers, and leaders across the world.In the latest episode of The Laundry – our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined on-stage in London by Chloe Cina, Partner in Morrison Foerster's National Security Practice, Emil Dall, Senior Consultant and Sanctions Lead at FINTRAIL, and Simon Lock, reporter at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism.The panel discuss: whether sanctions are working as hoped, how to combat challenges like fatigue, and whether we need to rip up the rulebook and start over!Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEngineers: Dominic Delargy, Nicholas Thon, Michael Bailey, and Fresh Productions____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser – this podcast features renowned experts from sectors such as banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, an AML Automation Cloud.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin James Wallis has a deep understanding and vocation for thwarting financial crime. Currently, he serves as COO at financial crime consultancy FINTRAIL in Singapore. In that capacity, he supports FINTRAIL's efforts to provide practical and inclusive solutions in the global fight against financial crime.Before joining FINTRAIL, Martin enjoyed a 22-year career in the British Army's Intelligence Corps, holding various specialised intelligence and security roles in support of military operations worldwide – including being based in Northern Ireland and at the British Embassy in Beijing. He holds a degree in Global Business Management from Bournemouth University and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology.In this episode of Regulatory Ramblings, Martin shares more about his background, how he got into consulting and his family history of military service. He talks to host Ajay Shamdasani the types of personalities that do well in AML/KYC and financial crime compliance, how to manage and lead them to serve their greatest purpose, and how to handle the ego issues that often arise when overseeing capable, high achieving performers. Their conversation concludes on how ESG connects to financial crime and how solving such problems goes a long way toward fighting such transgressions. Martin stresses that such offenses are not a victimless matter.Regulatory Ramblings podcasts is brought to you by The University of Hong Kong - Reg/Tech Lab, HKU-SCF Fintech Academy, Asia Global Institute, and HKU-edX Professional Certificate in Fintech, with support from the HKU Faculty of Law.Find out more about us at: hkufintech.com/regulatoryramblingsHKU FinTech is the leading fintech research and education in Asia. Learn more at www.hkufintech.com.

If you've picked up a British newspaper, switched on the TV, logged on to social media, or attended a political party conference – there is one word you will have come across again and again…. De-Banked! British politicians and media figures are in uproar about bank accounts being shut down or applications being rejected - reportedly due to political connections and beliefs.The term ‘politically exposed persons' – previously only known to compliance nerds – has suddenly become a mainstream talking point.In this week's episode – our host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Phil Coole, MRLO and Head of Compliance at OakNorth Bank, and James Nurse, Managing Director at Fintrail.The panel discuss: what is a politically exposed person in 2023, whether political views matter, and the real world consequences of not getting this right.Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEngineers: Dominic Delargy, Andrea Busco____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser – this podcast features renowned experts from sectors such as banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, an AML intelligence system.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2022, the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority in the UK) raised the possibility that criminals may take advantage of the speedy onboarding process of challenger banks (neobanks), mainly to create money mule networks.Their report also noted that challenger banks advertise the ability to open accounts quickly, which may lead to insufficient information being gathered on higher-risk customers during the account opening process.Consequently, the FCA reviewed the financial crime controls of a sample of challenger banks that compete with traditional retail banks.In this episode, we will, together with one of the leading experts in the field, James Nurse from Fintrail, a specialist consultant firm in the financial crime space, explore the risks associated with challenger banks and how traditional retail banks are faring in comparison.We'll also look at the financial crime controls amongst the challenger banks to better understand the situation.From this episode, you'll learn:01:39 - 02:42: What led to the need for a review of challenger banks' financial crime practices?02:42 - 05:25: Critical weaknesses identified by FCA05:25 - 06:58: How challenger banks can adapt customer risk assessment & EDD for the heightened risk of sanctions evasion06:58 - 08:55: How challenger banks & traditional banks differ in legislation they must comply with08:55 - 09:57: What guidance is available to challenger banks to help meet AML/CTF obligations09:57 - 11:24: What technologies are available to help11:24 - 12:43: James' top tips12:43 - 14:12: Why a compelling financial crime change program is crucial14:12 - 15:27: What challenger banks should expect from the FCA in terms of monitoring their compliance with the AML regulations in 202315:27 - 16:49: What risk controls are the challenger banks usually good at—and maybe even better at compared to the traditional banks?16:49 - 19:44: How you can balance the need for robust KYC with a seamless customer experience19:44 - 21:15: How the KYC process for challenger banks differ from traditional banks21:15 - 24:22: Why "Effectiveness" continue to be a big 2023 compliance trend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode welcomes Jean-Paul Eaton, Global Community Director of FINTRAIL's Fintech Fincrime Exchange (FFE), who takes listeners through the story of how FFE originated. What started as a small roundtable, FFE has now matured into a global community that shares information on how to detect and deal with financial crime.Listen along to learn more about FFE and FFECON, its annual conference for FinTechs and financial crime professionals to understand and share developments in the industry.Hear about FFE and its activities by visiting its LinkedIn page, and check out the FINTRAIL website for research from a network of talented financial crime fighters.

In our pKYC series we have explored the concept of pKYC and the technologies behind it, but what is it like operationally to practice this modern process and yield positive outcomes? In this final installment of the pKYC series, Jessica Cath, Head of Financial Crime Project Delivery at FINTRAIL, discusses her unique experiences and perspectives as an active practitioner in compliance to answer this question.Visit the Moody's Analytics KYC website for more information on how to implement pKYC in your organization.And visit FINTRAIL's website for even more resources:FINTRAIL Insights Page

Jessica Cath works with FinTechs, RegTechs and traditional financial institutions to apply technology in new ways and constantly seek better solutions to combat the risk of financial crime, stay compliant with regulations and improve operational efficiency.Jessica is passionate about financial crime prevention, super high quality project delivery and effective operational processes - anything that prevents crime, whilst making our job easier and simpler. She is currently building FINTRAIL's growing consulting team and internal operating model. Show  Notes:Jessica's LinkedinFINTRAIL TwitterDeath in Paradise TV Series KYC360The Laundry NewsThe Wolfsberg GroupKGB Banker BookEthical SystemsCredit Suisse LeakRed Notice BookGraham Barrow's Linkedin

Attitudes towards AI in the KYC and AML space are often riddled with disillusionment. It begs the question, are there ways to unlock the potential of AI technologies in a more productive way when combatting financial crime? Host Alex Pillow delves into this topic with guests Janet Bastiman, Chief Data Scientist at Napier AI, and James Nurse, Managing Director at FINTRAIL.Check out these resources to learn more:AI path design: the future of AML & how to prepare for it webinarThe optimal path to AI implementation for financial crime compliance e-bookBuilding trust and confidence in AI blogOpportunities and challenges of new technologies for AML/CFTArtificial intelligence public-private forumAI public-private forum final reportDo you have feedback or ideas for new Moody's Talks: KYC Decoded episodes? Please get in touch via  podcasts@moodys.com.

Are anti-financial crime checks driving financial exclusion? with Fintrail In this episode, we speak to James Nurse, Managing Director at Fintrail, and Ravi Shukla, Head of Tech Nation Fintech Delivery Panel, about the barriers anti-financial crime checks can pose to financial inclusion and the checklist of principles they've developed to address this.

What can we take away about the reality and lifestyle of those involved in organised crime, from its portrayal in fiction? Quite a lot, it seems!  Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Tony to explore all of this, and more, based on the Netflix American crime drama TV series ‘Ozark'.  Tony Brown is the Head of Compliance & MLRO at IFX Payments, a Global FinTech that issues digital IBANS to clients requiring treasury management and payments solutions. At IFX he is responsible for advising the group on risk and works closely with the C-Suite to deliver on strategic goals in a sustainable and innovative way.  Tony has 15+ years experience working in financial services, most of which has been spent in regulatory compliance roles and he has a passion for anti-money laundering.

What can we realise about the wider social context of why financial crime takes place, and the personal circumstances one may be in to be forced into criminality? Quite a lot, it seems!  Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Matthew to explore all of this, and more, based on the American crime drama television series ‘Breaking Bad'.  Matthew Redhead is a researcher and writer on national security and financial crime, and has published several papers on the future of AML/CTF as an Associate Fellow at RUSI. He is also a regular contributor to Jane's Intelligence Review on serious organised crime, financial crime, terrorism and intelligence. He previously worked in a variety of risk-focused roles in banking, the UK civil service and management consultancy.

Everything Is A Test. Are You Passing Or Failing Welcome to the episode 11 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. I'm going to let my community in on the #1 concept that has changed my career and how to access the biggest opportunities in cryptocurrency compliance In this session, Stephen talks about some of the some of the tests he has faced in his career and why treating everything like a test has given him access to opportunities beyond his imagination. This episode will completely change your level of self awareness and help you recognize some easy tests you can pass with a little bit of effort. Hope this helps that one person that may not know these tests were out there and now can recognize them and dominate. **This interview was recorded on Dec. 08, 2021**Disclaimer**The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future. Time Stamps (Return back to your favorite point of the episode):•(0:40) – What Do I Mean By Saying Everything Is A Test?•(1:50) – Are You Being Tested By The Best In The Industry (mentioned: Peter Warrack) •(4:22) – What To Do When An Industry Professional Responds To Your Question With An Article / Podcast (mentioned: Dante Disparte) •(5:45) – How To Go Above And Beyond Without Being Asked To •(7:01) - How Do I Test Professionals Looking To Gain Advice And Insights From Me (mentioned: Gemma Rogers, FINTRAIL) •(8:33) How To Approach The Best In The Industry With 5 Mins Of Research •(10:35) – Everyone Is Giving You A Test (mentioned: Amber D. Scott, Outlier Compliance Group) •(11:05) – How To Add Value Upfront In Order Receive Useful Advice / Guidance •(12:25) - What To Do When Someone Gives You Resources To Learn From (mentioned: Chainalysis, Elliptic) Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - https://twitter.com/lifesgt•Business Related Matters (Let's Collab): stephenbsargeant@gmail.comResources: •How I Got Into Fincrime Compliance and Cryptocurrency) – Fintrail Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/41075463•So You Want To Work In Crypto (Shelley Schachter-Cahm) - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_so-you-want-to-work-in-crypto-compliance-activity-6872520607905456128-9NPK•FATF Updated Guidance On Virtual Assets – What You Need To Know: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_fatf-updated-guidance-on-virtual-assets-activity-6862007690294558720-s0am•3 Tips To Prep For Crypto Compliance Interview - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_aml-compliance-blockchain-activity-6876533429148676096-Rysr•How To Get A Job In Crypto – What Certifications To Take: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_tweet-aml-compliance-activity-6868919921863118848-fAB1Background Music (beat name: Leslie)•Goose Goddi (Music Producer) - https://instagram.com/goosegoddi?igshid=1paia8lwy2x3o•Beats Can Be Found On Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Music-Station-Goose-Goddi/dp/B08B4BLCH1

How To Get Mentored By The Best Crypto Compliance Professionals In The IndustryWelcome to the episode 10 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. I'm going back-to-back this week and dropping another episode discussing how to get mentored by the best compliance professionals in the industry without actually having to talk to them or asking them for mentorship. In this session, Stephen talks about some of the steps you can take to gain mentorship and get to know the best in the industry, even before meeting them in person or connecting with them on social media. I give you the tips and strategies to approach industry allstars with more meaningful conversations and deeper discussions. This episode could single handledly change your career. Hope this helps that one person that is tired of looking at themselves in the mirror and wants to take control of their life **This interview was recorded on Dec. 08, 2021**Disclaimer**The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future. Time Stamps (Return back to your favorite point of the episode):•(0:40) – Disclaimer – You Shouldn't Ask Anyone To Become Your Mentor Without A Plan•(2:05) – The Best Way To Gain Mentorship Is Follow The Professional's Content (mentioned: ACAMS and ACFCS) •(3:08 – Determine If You Have Any Common Personal Interests / Hobbies (mentioned: Ari Redbord, Liat Shetret, Nkrumah Pierre, Shelley Schachter-Cahm, Peter Warrack, Leonardo Real, Timea Nagy, Dev Odedra, Journey Li, Nansen, Elliptic, Dante Disparte, Jeremy Allaire, Souzan Esmaili )•(5:30) – Pay To Sit Beside The Industry Leaders (mentioned: Chainalysis, Elliptic, Fintrail, CIFCA, Samky Mak, Tiffany Tsang, Faisel Saeed) •(8:58) - Find The Passion Project That These Industry Professionals Are Working On (mentioned: Rodney McInnes, David Vijan, Amber D. Scott, Outlier, Dante Disparte, Circle) •(13:45) Mentorship Should Be Mutually Beneficial (mentioned: Souzan, TCAE) •(16:05) – How To Add Value When You May Not Have All The Skills Necessary Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - https://twitter.com/lifesgt•Business Related Matters (Let's Collab): stephenbsargeant@gmail.comBackground Music (beat name: Leslie)•Goose Goddi (Music Producer) - https://instagram.com/goosegoddi?igshid=1paia8lwy2x3o•Beats Can Be Found On Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Music-Station-Goose-Goddi/dp/B08B4BLCH1

From a TV show, what can we learn about how organisations launder funds and evade detection, the bureaucracy and corruption that can be faced along the way, and the negative impact the War on Drugs has had on all its participants? Quite a lot, it seems!  Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Meredith to explore all of this, and more, based on the American crime TV series ‘The Wire'.  Meredith is a Financial Crime Compliance Senior Manager - Strategy & Advisory at ClearBank. Meredith is an experienced financial crime compliance professional who specialises in designing, enhancing and conducting oversight on AML/CTF and sanctions systems and control frameworks. At ClearBank, Meredith works within the 2LOD to provide advisory on the implementation of anti-financial crime controls and to help drive control evolution to support the bank's strategic initiatives. Prior to her role at ClearBank, Meredith worked at FINTRAIL as an anti-financial crime consultant, where she led and supported on client engagements across the FinTech, virtual asset, banking and investment sectors, helping firms to build, scale and modernise their financial crime risk management programmes. 

What can we learn about the picture film paints of cryptocurrency and its involvement in money laundering? Quite a lot, it seems!  Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Gregory to explore all of this, and more, based on the 2019 American crime drama thriller film ‘Crypto'. Gregory Dellas is the Chief Compliance and Innovation Officer at ECOMMBX. Previously, at the Bank of Cyprus, Gregory served as Director Wealth & Markets and spearheaded the AML Risk Management team within International Banking Services, responsible for high-risk clients and transactions and for providing guidance and specialized training to management and staff. Before that he was Group MLRO for Cyprus Popular Bank, and held a number of other senior management positions.  Gregory is the founder and Chair of the ACAMS Cyprus Chapter, since 2015. He holds several international professional certifications including CGSS, CAMS (Advanced) - Risk and CAMS (Advanced) – Audit. He is a certified CAMS instructor and GCI accredited trainer, a Fellow of ICA (FICA) and a long-standing member of the AMLP Forum and IGCA. He also holds an MBA from Lancaster University in the UK and a BSC (Hons) Industrial economics from the University of Warwick.

What can we understand about the actions and greed associated to powerful and wealthy people caught up in crime and corruption, from a real life story interpreted to film? Quite a lot, it seems!  Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Matthew to explore all of this, and more, based on the American crime film ‘The Wolf of Wall Street' and true story of stockbroker Jordan Belfort. Matt is the current Head of Financial Crime Risk at Tide Platform Limited. Tide provides banking services for SMEs and has a current member base of 350,000+ members. Prior to Tide, Matt managed Santander's Financial Crime Apprenticeship programme, focusing on developing future leaders within the world of Financial Crime. Matt has also held roles at multiple other international organisations such as Barclays and Amazon. Matt has a passion for building Financial Crime teams in a new and innovative way by training them in a way that allows them to engage both the technical and creative parts of their brains to meet the ever changing regulatory environment.

How To Get A Job In Crypto o (Featuring insights from Jason Yanowitz's Tweet)Welcome to the episode 8 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. With TCAE posting 4 cryptocurrency related compliance positions within one (1) week and flood of applications coming in, Stephen goes through some common pitfalls and some unknown strategies on how to attract the best crypto employers. In this session, Stephen reads through a tweet by Blockworks co-founder, Jason Yanowitz, who describes the ins and outs on how to impress future employers and stand out of the crowd when applying to crypto related jobs, in a market that is flooded with applicants but shallow on talented, qualified and experienced professionals. **This interview was recorded on Nov.21, 2021**Disclaimer**The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future. Time Stamps (Return back to your favorite point of the episode):•(2:02) – Why Sloppy Outreach Is Killing Your First Impressions With Crypto Companies•(4:00) – Are You Approaching Cryptocurrency Positions In The Wrong Way •(6:03 – How Can You Upskill Your Cryptocurrency Experience Via Training And Certifications •(7:50) – What Can You Do For Free to Gain Industry Expertise (mentioned: Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, XReg) •(9:01) – Getting Your Hands Dirty In Crypto Will Lead To Huge Opportunities (mentioned: ACAMS, ACFCS) •(9:45 What Certifications Should I Take to Get Into Crypto Compliance (mentioned: Peter Warrack, CBP, Chainalysis, Elliptic, ManchesterCF, Ciphertace, Basel) •(11:50) – Why Joining A DAO Could Be A Great Way To Enter The Crypto Space•(12:40 – Working For A Fintech Is A Great Alternative (mentioned: Wealthsimple, Paypal. Fintrail, ACAMS) •(14:25) – You Can Create Your Own Job In Most Blockchain Companies (mentioned: AVA LABS) •(16:10 – NFT Companies Need Compliance Professionals Too (Dapper Labs, TCAE) •(17:45) – Stop Approaching Recruiters And Hiring Managers About Salary Range And Do Your Own Research •(19:15) – Don't Wait For The Perfect Position To Come Jump In Your Lap Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - https://twitter.com/lifesgt•Business Related Matters (Let's Collab): stephenbsargeant@gmail.comResources •Jason Yanowitz (Co-founder of Blockworks): https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanowitzjason•Link to Jason Yanowitz Tweet - https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz/status/1461057956561108994?s=20•TCAE crypto roles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/tcae/jobs/?viewAsMember=true•Hirect USA Event: Do You Want A Job In Crypto - https://www.youtube.com/watch? Background Music (beat name: Leslie)•Goose Goddi (Music Producer) - https://instagram.com/goosegoddi?igshid=1paia8lwy2x3o•Beats Can Be Found On Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Music-Station-Goose-Goddi/dp/B08B4BLCH1

What can we discover about the impact the ‘80s Colombian cocaine trade had on society, from the portrayal of real life events in a TV show? Quite a lot, it seems!  Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Hanna to explore all of this, and more, based on the TV series ‘Narcos' and true story of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.  Hanna is a regulatory strategist that has worked for a wide range of financial institutions from big banks to early stage startups. Hanna has advised early stage fintechs on go to market strategies. Hanna is currently the Head of Compliance for Wealthsimple Cash and has supported the launch of new products in areas such as Wealthsimple's challenger bank and P2P payments offering and Canada's first and only securities regulated crypto trading platform. Hanna also is a Board Member at Open Banking Initiative Canada.

What can we realise about the violence associated with organised crime and drug traffickers in London today, from its portrayal on TV? Quite a lot, it seems!  Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Koos to explore all of this, and more, based on the 2020 British action–crime drama TV series ‘Gangs of London'.  Koos Couvée is Senior Reporter, Europe at ACAMS moneylaundering.com. He has been with moneylaundering.com since October 2017 and is responsible for covering the ways in which criminals launder funds and otherwise abuse the financial system, as well as the development of laws, regulations and compliance procedures designed to clamp down on illicit finance. Prior to joining ACAMS, Koos worked as a news journalist at various regional and national newspapers based in London.

What can we understand about corruption, competition, power and wealth that drives the energy industry, from its depiction in a film? Quite a lot, it seems!  Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Tamara to explore all of this, and more, based on the 2005 American geopolitical thriller film ‘Syriana'.  Tamara is currently the Managing Director at Veracity Worldwide. For nearly 25 years, Tamara has worked in investigations and intelligence. She has primarily focused on working with companies operating in challenging markets, where issues are complex and often politically exposed. A seasoned intelligence operator, Tamara knows where to look for information across jurisdictions, and how to use knowledge gained to design strategies employed in asset tracing, reputation management, commercial disputes, controversies and crises. She is also called on by clients to support strategic decision making related to emerging and frontier markets. Tamara was ranked as a Notable Practitioner in Chambers & Partners Litigation Support Guide (2020).

What can we learn about why people get tempted into bad choices through their own life narratives and the incentives and circumstances they are exposed to, from its portrayal in film? Quite a lot, it seems!  Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Niels to explore all of this, and more, based on the 1993 American legal thriller 'The Firm'.  Niels Pedersen is the author of Financial Technology: Case Studies in Fintech Innovation. He is a Chartered Accountant and Senior Lecturer on Manchester Metropolitan University's MSc Financial Technology degree. Before entering academia, he worked at PwC and the Prudential Regulation Authority. In addition to his university teaching, Niels conducts corporate training seminars on technology-related topics. His thoughts have been featured in Newsweek, the Financial Times, and on BBC Radio Scotland. 

What can we discover about the evolving networks of international organised crime and human trafficking from its representation in a TV drama? Quite a lot, it seems!  Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Charlotte to explore all of this, and more, based on the BBC TV series adaptation of Misha Glenny's book ‘McMafia'. Charlotte is currently the Anti-Money Laundering lead at Copenhagen based FinTech Pleo, focused on streamlining the future of business spending. With a background in both consultancy and at major banks, her experience in FinCrime varies from large-scale US mafia investigations to white collar crimes. She is passionate about good compliance built into slick tech and collaborative approaches to fighting the good fight.

What can we learn about responses to terrorist financing from its portrayal on TV? Quite a lot, it seems! Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Tom to explore all of this, and more, based on Amazon Prime's Jack Ryan series. Tom is the Director of Royal United Services Institute's (RUSI) Centre for Financial Crime & Security Studies (CFCS), which he founded in 2014 having left 20 years in investment banking. RUSI is a defence and security think-tank based in London. His journey from banking to the think-tank world came via a Masters at King's College London in 2012, where his research focused on the effectiveness of the global response to terrorist financing.

What can we takeaway from this true story of a privileged, well educated women caught up in money laundering? Quite a lot, it seems! Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Elizabeth to explore all of this, and more, based on the TV series and story of Piper Kerman: ‘Orange is the New Black'. Elizabeth Bramlage is Chief Marketing Officer at ComplyAdvantage. Elizabeth has over 16 years of payments and technology experience. Prior to ComplyAdvantage, Elizabeth launched marketing in the U.S. for Klarna and worked for over 8 years in marketing and account management for American Express. Elizabeth began her career launching home product categories for Amazon. Elizabeth is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the University of Michigan.

What can we learn about employee fraud and amateur criminals involved in money laundering from its interpretation in a late 90s American comedy film? Quite a lot, it seems! Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Micah to explore all of this, and more, based on the film ‘Office Space'.  Micah Willbrand is VP of product for AML services at Jumio. Willbrand brings extensive experience to Jumio as a strategic and operational leader for some of the industry's marquee brands, including Experian, NICE Actimize, RELX and GB Group, in anti-money laundering, risk management, identity and authentication solutions. Willbrand oversees the integration and expansion of the Beam Solutions AML platform acquisition as it is adopted by Jumio customers and channel partners.

What can we learn from insurance fraud and a pair of Panama City law partners exploiting the world's financial system in a Hollywood movie? Quite a lot, it seems! Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with Jas to explore all of this, and more, based on the film ‘The Laundromat'.  Jas is the Head of Financial Crimes for Stripe's (US) and leads the company's AML and Sanctions programs.  Prior to Stripe, he managed PwC's Financial Crimes Fintech practice across the US West Coast. He has over 15 years of experience with building and managing programs in the Financial Crimes and Compliance space. Digital Identity / eKYC and using technology to solve financial crimes are areas he's passionate about. Jas is a regular speaker at industry events, a member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and an executive committee member of the West Coast AML Forum (WCAML).

The Success Advisor Blueprint: How To Make $25,000 In One Month As An AML / Compliance ProfessionalWelcome to the episode 6 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. It has been a while since I have just come on the podcast and gave my raw thoughts about how to be successful and after earning over $25,000 in One Month, I decided to share some of the lessons that have contributed to this success. For those that think success and money is only promised to a special few or those who were ultra talented, born into financial freedom or got lucky, this episode will teach you how someone completely new to AML / Compliance like myself, was able to becomes successful just by the way I show up and by my beliefs. If you aren't earning the money that you want, not living the life you had aspired for or are waking up every day frustrated, this is a must listen.For those that are looking for links to my coaches:•Professional / Personal Development Coach (Hina Khan - https://www.hinakhan.ca/) •Body composition Fitness coach (Jase Stevens - http://www.manthefup.com/). **This interview was recorded on July 18, 2021**Disclaimer**The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future. This podcast contains strong language which may be offensive to some listeners/viewers and / or inappropriate for children. This podcast is intended for a mature audience only Time Stamps (Return back to your favorite point of the episode):•(:55) – Do You Have Limiting Beliefs or Expired Beliefs About Money •(2:25) – Why Do I Call This A Success Advisor “Blueprint”•(3:53) – Stop Asking People For Advice (mentioned: CIFCA / Peter Warrack) •(6:00) – Investing Money On Coaches (mention Hina and Jase Stevens) •(8:50) – The Expensive Part Of Coaching Is The Trial and Error Of Finding The Coach That Works For You•(10:02) – Why Making Money Is A Good Thing (mention: TCAE) •(11:30) – Money Is Energy. How To Add Value In Every Interaction•(12:27) – Why Investing In An Interview Process Is A Way To Stand Out Of The Crowd (mentioned: Simon / Chainalysis) •(15:37) – How Much Time Are You Spending On Yourself•(18:55) – How TCAE Is Going To Help Impact Thousands Of People (mention: Souzan, TCAE, Chainalysis)•(19:58) – You Don't Have To Pay For Mentorship In The Information Age (mention: Dante Disparte, Ari Redbord, Liat Shetret, Amber Scott)•(22:45) – How To Get Your Level Of Awareness To Have Multiple Sources Of Income •(23:55) – Why Are We Applying To Jobs We Don't Even Want (mention: Mel Lefebvre) •(26:25) – IDGAF About What People Think About Me •(29:29) – What Does Having “No Budget” Actually Mean •(30:25) – Why Was The Pandemic A Blessing In Disguise•(32:21) – How Can Serving Others Turn Into A Successful Strategy (mention: David Metlzer, FINTRAIL) •(34:42) – If You Think AML Education Is Too Expensive, Why Are You Still Buying •(37:30) – You All Didn't Tell Me I Was Fat Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - https://twitter.com/lifesgt•Business Related Matters (Let's Collab): stephenbsargeant@gmail.comResources •Hina Khan (Coaching, Therapy, Mastermind, Couple's Coaching): http://www.hinakhan.ca/ and hina@hinakhan.ca•Stand Out Of The Crowd To Elevate Your Career (Webinar): https://tcae.ca/stand-out-of-the-crowd-to-elevate-your-career•5 Ways To Get Started In AML (Guide): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_a-5-step-guide-to-get-you-started-in-aml-activity-6496345660709830656-95sZ•Dream Job Checklist (Post): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_dream-job-checklist-activity-6625374417709080577-kZpV•Ten Reasons You Aren't Being Considered For The Job: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ten-reasons-you-arent-being-considered-job-sargeant-cams-cbp•The More You Connect, The More Opportunities You Get: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_aml-compliance-activity-6676091997528330240-2pDpBackground Music (beat name: Leslie)•Goose Goddi (Music Producer) - https://instagram.com/goosegoddi?igshid=1paia8lwy2x3o•Beats Can Be Found On Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Music-Station-Goose-Goddi/dp/B08B4BLCH1

In this episode, we speak with Payal Patel, Chief Compliance Officer of APAC at BitGo. At the time of this interview, Payal was Managing Director of FINTRAIL Asia, and we spoke about her series of career shifts, ultimately leading her to fintech compliance in Asia. Payal shares her experience starting her own financial crime consulting firm in Singapore and synergies that led her to join FINTRAIL. We also discuss the risks posed by innovative financial solutions, the importance of having a robust compliance function, and why working with regulators is critical to fintech success in Southeast Asia. FINTRAIL is a global compliance consultancy that helps financial service companies fight financial crime. You can learn more about them by visiting fintrail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomfintech/message

Our expert host, Sarah Kocianski, is joined by some great guests unpack anti-money laundering — or AML — practices in banking and financial services and how they can be rethought and reconstructed. We take a look at challenges of AML in its current form, the current status of financial crime in the UK and Europe, how can FIs improve the quality of data they're using from both internal and external sources, as well as deep-diving into the future of AML and what it holds. All of this and much more on today's episode! This week's guests include: Livia Benisty, Global Head of Business AML at Banking Circle Natasha Vernier, Co-founder and CEO at Cable/ Senior Advisor at FINTRAIL - formerly head of Financial Crime at Monzo Sian Lewin, The “Reg Doctor”, Co-Founder & Head of Client Delivery at RegTech Associates, Founder of RegTech Women This episode is brought to you by Visa, one of the world's leaders in digital payments. Visa's Fintech Fast Track program is a quick and easy way to connect to the Visa network and issue payment credentials. Whether you're an up and coming neobank, modernizing B2B payments, or launching a new crypto solution - amazing things can happen when your innovation is combined with the power of one of the world's largest payment networks. Learn more about the possibilities at http://partner.visa.com/ (https://partner.visa.com/homepage.html?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=sponsored-podcast_english_60min0sec&utm_campaign=us_fintech_q3-fy21-11fs-fintechinsider&utm_creative=awareness_11fs-fintech-insider). This episode is sponsored by Temenos. Temenos is the world's leader in banking software, helping over 3,000 banks serve over 1.2 billion people. Our purpose is to make banking better. Together with our community, we make banks more successful, individuals better banked, and society better served. With our software banks can create more human digital experiences, hyper-efficient business models, and transform their back-office. Our clients are the highest performing banks with cost-income ratios which are twice better than the industry average. Learn more at Temenos.com. (https://go.temenos.com/11fs) Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. Hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David Brear, Simon Taylor, Jason Bates and Sarah Kocianski and joined by a range of brilliant guests, we cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, alternatively email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Livia Benisty, Natasha Vernier, and Sian Lewin.

James Nurse, Managing Director, Fintrail talks to Sam Sheen and Marie Lundberg about Part II of Fintrail's research into the use of social media for financial crime, including the  recruitment of money mules and results of FinTrail's FFE member survey on pandemic planning for FinCrime, looking at the iterative process of maintaining an appropriate and effective risk-based continuity plan to detect and disrupt financial crime. 

Greg Wlodarczyk, Senior Consultant at Fintrail on the importance of technology and people for FinTechs, the FinTech Financial Crime Exchange (FFE), how changes in consumer behaviour affect AI and transaction monitoring and Fintrail's survey results on the business continuity activities of the FinTech community.