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The tackling and reporting of money laundering can lead to long nights for those on the frontline.It's not just your company's reputation, as well as the safety of customers, in your hands – you're responsible for blocking those passages where criminals, terrorists, and rogue states clean their money.But, fear not! This podcast is like group therapy looking for some solutions to those sleepless nights. Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined on-stage at the PIMFA Financial Crime Conference 2025 by:Katarina Helde, MLRO, Handelsbanken Wealth and Asset Management Raji Johal, UK MLRO & Director AML and Sanctions Compliance, FISMarieke Kernet, Head of Financial Crime and Group MLRO, Evelyn PartnersThe panel discuss: What keeps MLROs up at night? ____________________________________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.

Charlotte Baker, UK Head of Compliance & MLRO at Bitstamp discusses her path into crypto compliance, how Bitstamp prioritizes regulation and security, and breaks down key aspects of the UK's crypto regulatory environment, including the FCA's financial promotions regime and travel rule. 

Eoin Kearns, Head of Compliance, AML, and MLRO at MoonPay, unpacks the critical role compliance plays in the crypto industry. From navigating the complexities of MiCA to preparing for the EU's Travel Rule, Eoin shares practical insights, challenges, and strategies for building a safer, more compliant digital asset ecosystem.

In this episode of Compliance Adviseert, we are joined by Bart de Haan, MLRO of Revolut in the Netherlands. Bart shares insights into how he set up Revolut's Dutch branch and discusses the specific AML and Compliance challenges involved in the process.Does Revolut experience significant criminal activity? How many suspicious activity reports are sent to the FIU? How does Revolut rely on technology to manage risks? What challenges does Revolut face in handling international payments, especially with its global user base? Does Bart think big tech or fintechs like Revolut will become bigger competitors to incumbent banks? And finally, what's the main thing that others in the ecosystem, whether banks or other players in the AML ecosystem, can learn from Bart?--> Volg de Compliance Adviseert Podcast via de Website en LinkedIn.---> Compliance Adviseert wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door Hyarchis, Deloitte, de Volksbank en Osborne Clarke.

In this week's episode, Rachel Woolley, Head of Financial Crime Regulation, Palantir Technologies and Chair of the Institute's Financial Crime Compliance Working Group with the Compliance Institute speaks with Ed McDonnell, MLRO and Head of AML at TD Securities and Member of the Institute's Financial Crime Compliance Working Group, and Shane Keyes, MLRO and Head of AML at Carne Group on the topic of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). In this week's episode, Rachel is joined by two seasoned experts in financial crime to help us unpack the intricacies of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). They look at the risks they pose, the regulations governing them, and the practical challenges faced by institutions in managing PEPs related risks.

Whisper it quietly, but crypto might be back.The industry is feeling confident following a few tough years, with Bitcoin's market value skyrocketing, bills passing through U.S Congress, gold credit cards, and sushi served on scantily clad models at industry parties...But, alongside this fresh industry confidence, there is the backdrop of FTX founder - Sam Bankman-Fried - being sentenced to 25 years in prison, Binance executives going through the courts in Nigeria, and billions of dollars evading sanctions and being sent to Russia via cryptocurrency exchanges. So, where does all this leave us as we approach a new crypto boom? In the latest episode of The Laundry – our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Jessica Cath, Head of Financial Crime at Thistle Initiatives, and James Young, Head of Compliance & MLRO at Transak. The panel discuss: the lessons learned from crypto's rise to the mainstream, the challenges still to overcome for compliance professionals, what the future holds in terms of new regulation. 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.Get your free tickets for our live show in Stockholm, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money Laundering Reporting Officers are a vital component of financial services - a crucial link between companies, the risks they face, and the authorities.But recently, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority sent a warning to hundreds of companies who had burned through three or more MLROs in just three years!So, what does this tell us about the pressures and expectation on this role?In the latest episode of The Laundry – our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Adam Vilaça, Principal Consultant at Pathlight Associates and former-MLRO. They discuss: the problems with the MLRO role today, how to stop the ‘revolving door' situation, and comments from The Laundry community. Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEngineers: Dominic Delargy, Nicholas Thon____________________________________This February, we're asking: KY-Be My Valentine?We're recording The Laundry live on February 8th at Shoreditch Studios in London – bringing you killer keynotes, expert guests, hot takes, and networking too.If you can't make it to London, we'll also be streaming the whole thing on February 9th on Youtube.Join us in-personJoin us on the livestream____________________________________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.

The Today's Conveyancer podcast returns for it's third series with our first episode of 2024. And we're launching with a bang with Sebastian Haller, Deputy Director of Anti-Money Laundering at the Council for Licensed Conveyancers sharing the regulator's views on the challenges conveyancers and property lawyers face when it comes to anti-money laundering (AML) Sebastian shares his own insight and experience as a regulator and provides some useful pointers for firms when it comes to compliance with AML protocols. Sebastian also shares the most common areas of non-compliance he sees daily in his role with the regulator.Whilst he is at pains to point out that many firms are now fully compliant with the regulatory requirements of AML, he still finds firms failing to robustly check their clients and adequately assess the risk posed by the client and/or transaction.  Source of funds and source of wealth, two related but different profiles, remain key areas of non-compliance, as is the practice wide risk assessment (PWRA) which was referred to directly by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority (SRA) Warning Notice in October 2023 and acknowledged here by Sebastian as an issue the CLC regularly identify as an area of weakness in conveyancing practices. This discussion provides insight into the regulator's approach to dealing with AML in CLC regulated practices, provides reminders for firms regulated by the SRA, and is a must listen for law firm leaders, COLP's, HOLP's, MLRO's and those responsible for AML process in their practice. The Today's Conveyancer podcast can be found on your preferred podcast provider and also at www.todaysconveyancer.co.uk. Subscribe and listen in for all the latest conveyancing industry news and views.

"Fighting financial crime" has long been a rallying cry within the AML profession, but could this way of thinking actually be doing us all a disservice? While an admirable goal for any compliance risk management program, it may actually be too limiting and overlook how the BSA Officer/MLRO role can also drive business strategy and growth.In this episode of KYC Decoded, host Alex Pillow welcomes Vic Maculaitis, 3-time board-appointed BSA officer and founder of i3strategies, a consultancy that works to modernize the financial crime risk and compliance ecosystem. This provocative and candid conversation explores:The primary responsibility of a BSA officerOutcomes over checkboxesCompensation for compliance officersHow generative AI plays into the future of the industryFor resources discussed during this episode, be sure to check out:The LinkedIn post that inspired this conversationPerspective, by i3strategiesIf you'd like to level up your compliance program, visit our website and reach out for more information. We'd love to hear from you.

Angela Wakelin, chief operating officer and Raphaelina Arthur, head of financial crime and MLRO at fast growing fintech, Kroo Bank, talk money muling, and other financial scams in the run-up to Christmas and whether digital challenger banks have got the balance right between using people, automated systems and AI to combat fraud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne Hsu, CFA, Director and MLRO for Project Imagine, and Professionalism Steering Committee Chair for CFA UK, caught up with Serena Espeute to talk about her research with the CFA Institute on financial promotions on social media. Focusing on unregulated ‘finfluencers' and the borderless nature of their audiences, Serena and Suzanne discuss their trends, impacts, and the dangers they may pose.

This episode features a special guest Michelle Giddings, head of anti-money laundering at the Institute for Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Giddings joins Rachel Wolcott, senior editor at Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence in London.TRRI usually covers anti-money laundering (AML) strictly from a financial services viewpoint. However, with the focus on accountants' and law firms' role in preventing financial crime like money laundering and sanctions evasion since the advent of the Ukraine war and now the war in Gaza, it is instructive to look at how these professionals are supervised in the UK.Five years ago, the Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervisors (OPBAS) was established to supervise the 25 professional body supervisors in the legal and accountancy sector of which the ICAEW is one. OPBAS is part of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).The OPBAS approach has been criticised from lawmakers as not being robust enough to manage AML risks arising from accounting and law firms. The most recent OPBAS report in April, however found improvements but said many professional body supervisors were falling short of expectations.The UK government is considering changing its approach to supervising professional services firms like accountants and lawyers for anti-money laundering purposes. One of the options on the table is eliminating OPBAS and moving to a single regulator or a consolidated professional body supervisor—which could see one regulator supervising 100,000 firms.Giddings talks Compliance Clarified through the ICAEW's response to the government's consultation on professional body supervisory reform, criticism of professional body supervisors' performance, ICAEW thematic review of money laundering reporting officers (MLRO) as well as its annual review of AML supervision. LINKS:ICAEW Consultation response: Supervisory Reform consultation response (icaew.com) Role of the Money Laundering Reporting officer: www.icaew.com/regulation/aml-supervision/aml-thematic-reviews/the-role-of-the-money-laundering-reporting-officer2022/23 anti-money laundering supervision report: www.icaew.com/regulation/aml-supervision/anti-money-laundering-supervision-reportUK Government consultation: Reforming anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing supervision: www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reforming-anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-supervision AML: UK professional body supervisors focused on boosting SARs quality, information sharing http://go-ri.tr.com/nRE5uKContact us!Rachel.wolcott@thomsonreuters.comFor more information about Regulatory Intelligence, click here: https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/regulatory-intelligenceCompliance Clarified is a podcast from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence.Listen to wide-ranging, insightful discussions on all things compliance for financial services firms. We delve into the hot topics of the day, the challenges faced and offer up practical ideas for emerging good practice. We de-mystify regulation and explore the art, as well as the science, of the ever-expanding role of the compliance officer. Enforcements, digital transformation, regulatory change, governance, culture, conduct risk – anything and everything impacting the compliance function is up for discussion. Compliance Clarified is a podcast from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence.Listen to wide-ranging, insightful discussions on all things compliance for financial services firms. We delve into the hot topics of the day, the challenges faced and offer up practical ideas for emerging good practice. We de-mystify regulation and explore the art, as well as the science, of the ever-expanding role of the compliance officer.  Enforcements, digital transformation, regulatory change, governance, culture, conduct risk – anything and everything impacting the compliance function is up for discussion.

Due Diligence, Enhanced Due Diligence, Ongoing Due Diligence, Know Your Customer, and Know Your Business – if you're reading this then you're more than likely familiar with these terms.But just because these concepts are well-known – it doesn't mean they aren't constantly evolving in the dynamic world of compliance!These due diligence basics have huge consequences from everything from company reputation, onboarding speed, generating revenue, to stopping financial crime in its tracks. In this week's episode – our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Jaypee Soule, Head of Second Line Compliance at Pensionbee, and Heili Veskimeister, Head of EU Compliance and MLRO at Lightyear.Together the panel discuss, the biggest challenges with the current KYC system, the relevance of automation and global standardisation, and what should be on the roadmap of all compliance professionals in 2024.Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEngineers: Dominic Delargy, Nicholas ThonAdditional music: "Skipping in the No Standing Zone" by Peter Gresser____________________________________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.

A common expectation of first-time MLROs and heads of compliance is that their CEO will be their boss. In this episode, I debunk this myth so you, as a new MLRO or head of compliance, can enter your new role with your eyes wide open to what your relationship with your CEO is really going to look like!  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive review, more people can find this podcast and help their companies! If you are on Apple, just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and tell me what your favorite part of the podcast is.    Today's episode: [00:38] Who I created this episode for.  [01:06] One of the biggest mistakes made by first-time heads of compliance.  [03:02] A hard truth about the majority of FinTech CEOs.  [04:16] Why CEOs don't want to deal with compliance issues.  [06:50] The kind of relationship that most FinTech CEOs want to cultivate with their heads of compliance.  [08:28] The strategy I recommend adopting when discussing compliance-related topics with your CEO.   [10:52] Pros and cons of working as the head of compliance in a startup environment.  [11:33] How to treat your CEO from your position as head of compliance.  [12:06] Updates from the FinTech Pro Compliance Certification Program.    Show links: Interested in FinTech compliance? - consider investing in the FinTech Compliance Self-Starter Package! I would love to invite you to sign up for my newsletter. If you are interested, please click here.

In this show in association with LexisNexis Risk Solutions – our expert host, David M. Brear , is joined by some great guests to ask: “Is the future of AML and fighting financial crime about investing in people, or automation?” With the current climate of economic downturns, global conflict, and international sanctions - fighting financial crime has never been tougher. But is the answer better equipping humans to spot the signs of financial crime, or creating more sophisticated systems through machine learning? We discuss the current challenges, the role of orchestration, and more! This week's guests include: Eddie Vaughan, Sales Director, LexisNexis Risk Solutions Dan Argent, Head of Financial Crime and MLRO, GB Bank. Jessica Cath, Head of Financial Crime Project Delivery, FINTRAIL This episode is sponsored by LexisNexis Risk Solutions LexisNexis® Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. Leveraging automation and machine learning from the ground up, the LexisNexis® RiskNarrative™ platform, as recognised by Gartner, is a smart, configurable financial crime and fraud lifecycle management solution enabling businesses to seamlessly manage all customer journeys within a simple, no-code integration. For more infomation, visit risk.lexisnexis.co.uk (https://risk.lexisnexis.co.uk/) Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It's hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Ross Gallagher, Benjamin Ensor, and Kate Moody - as well as 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: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Dan Argent, Eddie Vaughan, and Jessica Cath.

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In this episode, Themis' Head of Research Nadia O'Shaughnessy interviews Katarina Cook, Head of Financial Crime and MLRO for Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK's largest wealth management firms. Katarina tells us about her experiences as a female leader working in the world of financial crime and shares valuable advice for young people looking to embark on this career path. She also considers the impacts of remote working on women with carer responsibilities and explores what good parental leave policy looks like. This episode is part of a wider series of podcast conversations that Themis is releasing with impressive women working in finance and tech.

FTX Digital Markets' CCO and MLRO, Jessica Murray, joins the most recent episode of DACOM Digital to share insights and best practices from her experience leading the compliance team for one of the world's leading exchanges, how a career in education led her to compliance and discuss the impact FTX's move to The Bahamas has on the local economy.

Let's be honest. Crypto has a compliance problem. Blockchain is a global, permissionless, borderless digital technology that expands beyond geography. Yet, regulatory bodies exist in every nation, state, and locality — making it hard for industry players to know what's legal and what's not.   That's why the work of people like James Young, Head of Compliance & MLRO at Transak, is so important.   Join us as we discuss: The headlines driving the newest crypto compliance concerns Why blockchain provides a safer avenue for regulation Why crypto is misunderstood How compliance can make your team shine     For more, check out “Startups see gold in crypto compliance” in Protocol.

Crypto may provide bad actors with yet another channel to launder funds, but could it also provide a unique set of opportunities for KYC and AML professionals to revolutionize their practices and manage risks in new ways? The third and final installment of our Crypto Series welcomes Niels Pedersen, Senior Lecturer of FinTech at The Manchester Metropolitan University, and Laurence Twelvetrees, a multiple time MLRO at crypto-focused businesses.Key discussion points in this episode include:Individual privacy verses blockchain transparencyGlobal financial inclusionDecentralized financeTo learn more about the resources shared in this episode, please check out the following:Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella H. MeadowsCoinMarketCapEllipticFinancial Technologies: Case Studies in FinTech Innovation by Niels PedersenTo find out how Moody's Analytics KYC solutions can help your organization harness the power of crypto with confidence, please get in touch.

On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network (AIBN), this is the "UK Matters in Accounting" show, going live every Friday. For our regular listeners, the original name Accounting Influencers has now moved from 'one show with 6 episodes a week' to 'five shows a week, 1 episode a day'. Episode 1. In this very first episode of the brand new UK Matters in Accounting podcast, Rob Brown and Martin Bissett preview what the show is all about and how it fits into the game changing AIBN - the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network. Given the UK focus of this show, we tongue in cheek talk about UK being the centre of the accounting universe. Not true, but let's go with it. To kick off this show, we're going to run a series of live interviews conducted at Accountex 2022 which took place in London recently. AIBN were the official knowledge and broadcast partners of the event which featured the great and the good in the world of accounting and the many software/fintech vendors to the profession. https://www.accountex.co.uk/ (https://www.accountex.co.uk/) Guests interviewed by Rob Brown on this show are: David Potts, Director of Operations and MLRO at Association of International Accountants (AIA) https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwpotts/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwpotts/) Elise Sallis, Head of Communications & Culture at Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-sallis-a430a81/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-sallis-a430a81/) Chris Park, Senior Strategic Alliance Manager - Accounting and Consulting at Avalara https://www.linkedin.com/in/cparkus/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cparkus/) Enjoy the live buzz of the event! You can also check out these live interviews on youtube here: David https://youtu.be/oOytXA_x_s0 (https://youtu.be/oOytXA_x_s0) Elise https://youtu.be/h7OzwYU1btM (https://youtu.be/h7OzwYU1btM) Chris https://youtu.be/5j-cM5vP8dg (https://youtu.be/5j-cM5vP8dg) If you'd like to book for 2023, the dates are 10-11 May at the ExCel in London. They have an international portfolio of events taking place in Madrid, Spain (3-4 Nov 2022), Toronto, Canada (Nov 40-Dec 1 2022) and Sydney, Australia (15-16 Mar 2023) as well as another UK show in Manchester (12 Oct 2022). More details here: https://www.accountex.co.uk/ (https://www.accountex.co.uk/) ◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢ A reminder of 5 great shows in the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network: ❶ Success in Accounting - MONDAYS. Our flagship main show featuring panels, highlights, combinations, panels, topics, live interviews and best ofs. ❷ Insights in Accounting - TUESDAYS. The best news, analysis, commercial awareness, news under microscope, podcast mentions and recommendations. ❸ Influencers in Accounting - WEDNESDAYS. Deep dive 1-1 interviews with leaders, experts, influencers from around the world. ❹ Best Practice in Accounting - THURSDAYS. Practice development, growth, management, consulting, examples, stories and practical here's what works stuff for accountants, bookkeepers and the fintech/software people who serve them. ❺ UK Matters in Accounting - FRIDAYS. A UK focused show featuring UK related topics, news items, events and interviews. Find them all on your preferred podcast app, platform or channel. Thanks for subscribing, sharing and listening! └╌╌╌╌╌╌╌╌╌╌╌╌╌╌╌╌╌┘ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: We'd love to get to know you! ➺ Main show website. For access to every single show with full shownotes: https://accountinginfluencers.com/podcast (https://accountinginfluencers.com/podcast) ➺ LinkedIn. For announcements of published shows, tagging guest so you can build your network and offer feedback on the show: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencers (https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencers) ➺ Youtube. For videos of all podcast interviews and bonus video content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3AwPLSr2rCqTylGj0s7TJQ...

In the third episode of season 4 of the Compliance Clarified podcast, Susannah Hammond is joined by Alex Robson, Rachel Wolcott and Brett Wolf to take a fresh look at how the implications of tackling financial crime are beginning to shape up. There is a wide swathe of financial crime challenges for 2022 with both the European Union and the UK seeking to breathe life into their anti-money laundering regimes which are perceived to be ‘weak'. On the other side of the pond the U.S. there are warnings of swift economic penalties and sanctions should Russia intervene in Ukraine. And of course, if imposed, they would need to be applied suddenly in the middle of a crisis, thus creating even sharper challenges for compliance, risk, and legal departments. In January 2022, the UK FCA published ‘Heads of compliance and MLRO applicant competency and capability' https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/approved-persons/heads-compliance-mlro-applicant-competency-capability. INTERVIEW-Ransomware a top crypto AML risk in 2022; NFTs a potential fraud threat - https://reut.rs/3uxwhUT Banks, money transmitters, must prepare as FinCEN plans new anti-laundering, risk assessment rules - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amlwolf_fincen-regulatory-planning-prompts-industry-activity-6895483060864065537-pd3G U.S. Treasury Department works to help human trafficking victims access banks, Yellen says - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amlwolf_bank-access-for-human-trafficking-victims-activity-6892168193054781442-PeHt UK's inadequate economic crime response has allowed fraud, money laundering to flourish, MPs say - https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/uk-s-inadequate-economic-crime-response-1760888/ The 2022 cost of compliance survey is open – to take part please click here https://reuters.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4SmwDAc25WrncsC Further information on Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence can be found at: https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/regulatory-intelligence?elqTrackId=73370082102a4669b4d34524158b501c&elqaid=3945&elqat=2

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 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.

As a former MLRO and Head of Compliance, Meagan Birch understands what it's like to work in a financial institution on the front lines of the fight against financial crime. In this episode, she joins Jon Draper, Product Director at ComplyAdvantage, for an in-depth discussion on why AML systems aren't effective enough today - and how they can be improved. Further reading: How to choose an AML software vendor AI, machine learning and the fight against financial crime What is a Money Laundering Reporting Officer?

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://10leaves.ae/publications/difc/compliance-support-services-for-difc-authorised-firms What are compliance support services? The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is the regulator of DIFC financial service firms. It authorizes and supervises financial entities that conduct activities across five licensed categories. The DFSA mandates three (and in some cases, four) mandatory appointments for all firms that wish to carry out financial services from the DIFC. The Compliance function is one of them. Financial firms in the DIFC must appoint a Compliance Officer and a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (CO/MLRO) at the time of application to the DFSA. These functions are usually combined for smaller firms and so one individual can be proposed as the CO/MLRO. The DFSA expects an application from an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience, and seniority to perform the role effectively. Also, the Compliance Officer is expected to be resident in the UAE once licensed. The Compliance Officer thus forms an integral part of the core team that the DFSA reviews and considers when making a authorisation decision. The DFSA does allow outsourcing of core functions such as Compliance, MLRO and Finance. However, the DFSA does consider the type of financial service, the projected volume of business, additional endorsements (such as endorsements enabling firms to deal with Retail Clients), and the overall team composition before issuing approvals to outsource these functions. For Category 4 firms and Restricted Fund Managers, this should normally be a straightforward process. However, the DFSA does not allow for compliance outsourcing in the case of firms that carry out financial activities with higher risks, such as asset management, brokerage or provision of credit. An in-house resource must be hired in these cases. However, as seen above, in-house compliance functions can have some drawbacks, and here is where compliance support services can help bridge gaps.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://10leaves.ae/publications/difc/outsourcing-compliance-services-in-difc Does the DFSA allow compliance outsourcing? Yes, the DFSA does allow outsourcing of core functions such as Compliance, MLRO and Finance. However, the DFSA does consider the type of financial service, the projected volume of business, additional endorsements (such as endorsements enabling firms to deal with Retail Clients), and the overall team composition before issuing approvals to outsource these functions. For Category 4 firms and Restricted Fund Managers, this should normally be a straightforward process. You can read more about the benefits of compliance outsourcing here. For higher categories, especially for Asset Managers and Brokerage houses, outsourcing may not be an option. In these cases, we recommend that the firm opt for our compliance support services. Do I hire a compliance officer before, or after authorisations? Firms that apply for authorisation to the DFSA have to, at the time of application, identify the individuals that will carry out the Authorised Functions, including Compliance and Money-Laundering Reporting. While these individuals do not have to be employed by the firm yet, it would be unusual for a compliance officer to commit to carrying out the function while being in employment with another firm. In such cases, the compliance officer would usually resign from their current employment, and come on board the new firm once it is authorised. However, in many instances, the authorisation process itself can take 4-6 months or even more. Hence the applicant firm can also request to make the identification of the compliance officer an In-Principle condition. The third, and most-often opted for route is to outsource the compliance function. Here, the compliance outsourcing provider would second a competent (and mostly already authorised) individual to act as the Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer at the time of application itself, thus speeding up the process.

In this episode, we speak to Shruti Patel, Head of Compliance and MLRO for a top fintech firm and mentor at the @sweetmangosisters a mentorship programme for young women.  She discusses finding your sense of purpose, how she manages her self-care, and managing your stress in the workplace. Stay tuned to listen to Part II of this episode which will be published next week.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by András Bácsfalvi, an AML compliance specialist in Hungary and more importantly host of the podcast Védelmi Vonalak .  In this episode we take a look at the current state of AML compliance in Hungary. Highlights include: Hungary is still a largely cash based society. How does this impact AML compliance? How  Bácsfalvi became interested in compliance.  What is a MLRO and what role does in fulfill in a compliance program? What are the challenges in anti-money laundering in Hungary?  What are some of the biggest challenges in his current role? What is your assessment of the current state of AML compliance in Hungary? The Bácsfalvi podcast Védelmi Vonalak. Why András Bácsfalvi started it, who is the audience? Resources  András Bácsfalvi LinkedIn profile Védelmi Vonalak podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Sheen and Marie Lundberg are joined by Aamir Hanif, a globe-trotting financial crime compliance expert, to talk about all things related to free ports and free trade zones.  Having been identified as having an elevated risk for financial crime, Aamir explains how Free Trade Zone companies are operated, who controls them, accessing KYC information about their UBOs, while Marie raises a good point: Maybe when it comes to free ports, what do we need to do to "know your container".  With reported risks of FTZ and the link connected to the volume of conterfeit goods traded in a country.  With the UK soon introducing its own free ports post-Brexit, this is a must listen for fellow financial crime compliance professionals.

Misschien wel de belangrijkste functie van Compliance: Compliance monitoring. Het onderwerp raakt direct onderwerpen zoals de Systematische Integriteits Risico Analyse en de Three Lines of Defense, maar het draait in deze aflevering in deze serie podcasts om monitoring en rapportage door Compliance. We bespreken dit onderwerp met Yuri Broodman, Money Laundering Reporting Officer bij de afdeling Global Innovation and Mergers & Acquisition Risk Management op het hoofdkantoor van ING Nederland. Hij was voorheen Compliance Manager bij HSBC en bij Paypal.

Misschien wel de belangrijkste functie van Compliance: Compliance monitoring. Het onderwerp raakt direct onderwerpen zoals de Systematische Integriteits Risico Analyse en de Three Lines of Defense, maar het draait in deze aflevering in deze serie podcasts om monitoring en rapportage door Compliance. We bespreken dit onderwerp met Yuri Broodman, Money Laundering Reporting Officer bij de afdeling Global Innovation and Mergers & Acquisition Risk Management op het hoofdkantoor van ING Nederland. Hij was voorheen Compliance Manager bij HSBC en bij Paypal.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3pI6Flw This webinar will explore the controls and technologies that compliance professionals can employ to detect and prevent financial crime conducted through Cryptocurrency exchange. You will learn: The controls specialists in this area are employing What the future of KYC and AML for Cryptocurrency looks like How AI can support these processes by surfacing new risks Further Reading: Control Frameworks For Cryptocurrencies: An Initial Evaluation Speakers: Trevor Barritt joined Featurespace in September 2020 from NICE Actimize, where he worked as an AML SME for 16 years. Before that he was Head of Money Laundering Control, MLRO and Compliance Officer at Prudential Securities, CIBC, ING, Credit Suisse, Gen RE and Morgan Stanley. He was also a Senior Inspector at two forerunner regulators of the FCA. He is a published author on compliance and money laundering matters and has served as a lecturer and examiner in money laundering and compliance for the International Compliance Association, in affiliation with Manchester University. He has also acted as a consultant for several European Regulators. Stephen Ryan is a founder and COO of CipherTrace. He has 25 years of experience in the security and payments markets. Ryan is the inventor of 3-D Secure, the largest consumer payment authentication solution in the world, with over 150 million consumer users. Mr. Ryan is a Fintech/Security executive and serial entrepreneur and has experience with a variety of internet-based security initiatives as well as experience with productizing government-funded initiatives. Additionally, Ryan has been an early stage advisor to some very successful Silicon Valley companies including PayPal and Splunk. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Mr. Ryan helped build and bring to market mobile security company Marble, which is now part of security leader Proofpoint (NASDAQ: PFPT). Prior to Marble, Ryan was an Executive Vice President at Online Resources and was responsible for Digital Banking and Payment Operations, which was sold to ACI Worldwide. Before Online Resources, Ryan was a co-founder of IronKey, which productized DHS S&T research and ultimately sold over 2 million IronKey devices, the world's most secure flash drive. The company became a part of iMation (NASDAQ: IMN). Previously, Ryan was Senior Vice President at First Data where he was responsible for Product Management and Marketing. Ryan began his career in the Fintech industry at Bank of America, where he developed and managed the bank's credit card processing systems. Mr. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Alexandre Pinot, MLRO and Head of Vilnius Office, Sonect on his global team, the use of cash and Coronavirus, regulatory support in Lithuania and mitigating the risk of business interruption due to staff illness.

In this episode we take a long hard look at the reporting requirements and all the other responsibilities placed on the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.We look at an example of what can happen when thing go wrong but also the huge variety of challenging but interesting and important jobs the MLRO is responsible for.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TDMF)