Best Financial Crime Matters Podcasts (2024)

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Intercepting Terror Finance, with the FBI’s Eliza Odom 28:01

10d ago28:01

28:01

Kieran talks with Eliza Odom, former Section Chief of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division, about the top terror threats the bureau is currently focused on. While having since become deputy assistant director of the FBI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Eliza discusses the seven units within the Counterterrorism Division she once oversaw, p…

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Episode 2: Investing with Intelligence - The Impact of GenAI on Deals | Real Deal Insights 22:58

9d ago22:58

22:58

Stephen Charko, KPMG in Canada's Deal Advisory Analytics National Leader, talks with Brian Polsinello, Managing Director at OMERS Private Equity, about the impact and potential of GenAI in the private equity space. The remarks included in this Podcast are for information purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommenda…

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The One on Human Resources Analytics 21:48

10d ago21:48

21:48

Human Resources (HR) Analytics empowers organisations to make data-driven decisions that can greatly improve their HR functions, from recruitment and retention to employee engagement and performance. In this episode of TechTalk, we delve into HR Analytics with our guests George Giannoulis, European Expert in HR IT Systems and HR Data Management at …

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Intelligent screening: How machine learning is changing the game 46:01

13d ago46:01

46:01

The art and science of screening in the KYC and AML world has certainly come a long way from the days of manually checking for names and organizations against a short list. Risk factors have evolved exponentially, increasing regulations have influenced risk appetites, and powerful technologies like Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (GenAI) ha…

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How do we get women's financial security right in Australia? 33:14

14d ago33:14

33:14

Coalition Senator Jane Hume delivered a recent speech to the Syndey Institute that touched on a range of issues including the need for women to have a greater sense of financial security. It sparked a reaction from The Parenthood CEO, Georgie Dent, and Georgie laid down a challenge to Australia's politicians: fix early childhood education so it is …

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The final report on consultants to government - Greens perspective 23:00

20d ago23:00

23:00

The final report from the Colbeck committee has 12 recommendations that deal predominantly with cleaning up the mechanics of procurement. Senator Barbara Pocock might agree with the 12 recommendations as a starting base but she wants more to happen to deal with boosting the public sector, disciplining consultants, and dealing with some of the evide…

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A compliance evolution: Empowering business expansion 51:02

28d ago51:02

51:02

Anti-financial crime (AFC) departments can get labeled as the team that says “no” - seen as preventing innovation from reaching customers. But, this line of thinking overlooks the immense value AFC teams can bring in the product development process. How can AML and compliance professionals break through the stereotype to become more influential par…

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Tracking and Seizing Drug Money, with Hennie Verbeek-Kusters 24:23

1M ago24:23

24:23

Kieran talks with Hennie Verbeek-Kusters, head of the Netherlands financial intelligence unit, about her leadership over the FIU since its founding in 2008.During their discussion, Hennie details how the Dutch FIU has evolved to face the challenge of evermore sophisticated transnational criminal organizations and the professional money launderers t…

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Luxuries and larceny: ‘Following the goods’ for AML prevention 35:29

1M ago35:29

35:29

Fancy cars. Diamond-covered watches. Luxury vacations at 5-star resorts. These are some of the many high-ticket purchases money launderers might illegally make to disguise the origins of their wealth. So, what actions can be taken to fight this nefarious activity? How can businesses and consumers avoid complicity and prevent financial crime in the …

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Seizing Assets So That Crime Doesn’t Pay, with Molly Moeser 24:05

2M ago24:05

24:05

Kieran talks with Molly Moeser, Acting Chief, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section of the U.S. Justice Department, about MLARS’ efforts to seize illicit assets and, when possible, bring financial restitution to victims of crime.During their talk, Molly discusses the seizure of illicit funds associated with kleptocracy and other crimes, inclu…

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The One on Employee Engagement 32:10

2M ago32:10

32:10

In the first episode of TechTalk’s Human Resources Technology season, we shine a light on employee engagement and how organisations are using technology to enhance it. Our guests are Deborah Kuness, Principle Business Psychologist at Workday Peakon Employee Voice, and Emeline Barbenchon, Director in the People, Experience & Change department at PwC…

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Open banking: A revolution or evolution for KYC? 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Open finance, API banking, Payment Services Directive (PSD2)...the concept of open banking can be called many things. But how exactly is this technology changing the world for risk and compliance professionals today and what potential does it have to mold the profession going forward? Join us for another episode of KYC Decoded as we welcome Alessio…

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Episode 1: Tools to Thrive | Come As You Are 46:59

2M ago46:59

46:59

Our host Ilario Melia is joined by GTA leaders Janelle Dixon & Kareem Sadek, where the group candidly and authentically share what mental health means to them and their personal journeys. They delve into what is in their own mental health toolkit, sharing genuine narratives about challenges, support systems, setbacks, and the way they utilize tools…

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Decrypting Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) 39:17

2M ago39:17

39:17

What if your anti-financial crime program could build investigation models using sensitive data you may not have direct access to – in a totally compliant way? In this episode, we learn from Privacy Enhancing Technology (PET) expert, Michael Hughes, Chief Business Offer at Duality Technologies, about the potential PETs have to change the game of KY…

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A deep dive into challenges with the property market 25:07

2M ago25:07

25:07

Many conversations are being held about housing and property and Scott O'Neill, the managing director of Rethink Investing, covers a range of issues in this conversation. He touches on the property market, challenges for new entrants and what people need to do to set themselves up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Teaser - Tools to Thrive | Come As You Are 1:13

2M ago1:13

1:13

Mental Health Week kicks off May each year. With that in mind, get ready for a brand new episode "Tools to Thrive" in our podcast series Come As You Are. This year’s podcast is hosted by Ilario Melia, GTA Audit Partner, Wellness Champion and GTA Mental Health Network Co-Chair.By KPMG Canada

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Enlisting A.I. in the Fight Against Financial Crime, with Jennifer Shasky Calvery 28:32

2M ago28:32

28:32

Kieran talks with Jennifer Shasky Calvery, Group Head of Financial Crime Risk at HSBC, a former Director of the Financial Crime Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, and former federal prosecutor. Drawing on her public and private sector experience, Jen details the challenges faced by financial institutions and government and how in partnership they can …

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An Australian Greens' perspective on the public service, government procurement and regulation 30:16

3M ago30:16

30:16

Senator Barbara Pocock represents the Australian Greens in the Senate, and she is heavily involved in kicking the tyres of professional services firms as a member of two parliamentary committees. Pocock shares her perspectives on where the Greens think the public service should head as well as how the inquiries into professional services firms are …

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For good or for evil: Tech’s role in the world of financial crime 48:39

3M ago48:39

48:39

It is safe to say technology has done wonders when it comes to AML professionals tackling financial crime, but, on the flip side, it is important to understand how technology is being used by those committing the crimes. From video game online marketplaces to virtual currency mixers, how can we follow the money when tech is used to cover its tracks…

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Episode 15: Bitcoin Mining | The State of Digital Assets 34:20

3M ago34:20

34:20

The #Bitcoin #halving is a core part of the Bitcoin protocol which occurs every four years and reduces the amount of new bitcoin supply by half. Ahead of the halving event next week, Amanda Fabiano (Founder, Fabiano Consulting) joins KPMG's George Djuric, Kaan Farahani and host Adam Rodricks to discuss the current Bitcoin mining industry, opportuni…

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The One on Navigating the EU Data & AI Regulations 39:29

3M ago39:29

39:29

In this episode of TechTalk, we explore how organisations are gearing up for the Data Act and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which are part of the European Union’s Digital Strategy and set clear guidelines for fair data access and ethical AI use across the Union. More precisely, we discuss the operational shifts required, the potential hurdl…

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Episode 8: Web3 | Insiders 28:55

3M ago28:55

28:55

Marc Low, head of KPMG Ignition in Vancouver, invites Alex Tapscott, VC and author of "Web3 Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier." They discuss entrepreneurship and what it means to get ahead as a business leader in the next internet age.By KPMG Canada

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Episode 14: Fraud and Financial Crimes with Chainalysis | The State of Digital Assets 47:24

3M ago47:24

47:24

Chainalysis CMO, Ian Andrews, joins Sue Ling Yip (Partner, Risk Services, Financial Crimes, KPMG in Canada) and Kunal Bhasin (Partner & Co-Leader, Digital Assets Center of Excellence, Advisory Services, KPMG in Canada) to discuss financial crimes involving cryptoassets and findings from the latest Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report. Please note that t…

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What will disrupt KYC? 1:01:34

4M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Change is essential to survive and thrive in any enterprise. As we narrow in on the world of AML and KYC, the adaptation of sophisticated criminals is evident, so the question arises: what disruptions are needed to outsmart these bad actors? In this episode of KYC Decoded, Head of Strategy & Content at Sardine, Simon Taylor, lends us his astute and…

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Making Sense of U.S. Anti-Financial Crime Measures, with Daniel Stipano 33:37

4M ago33:37

33:37

Kieran talks with Daniel Stipano, partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell and a 30-year veteran of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, about the unfolding requirements of the Corporate Transparency and AML Acts and their impact on law enforcement, and financial as well as non-financial institutions.Dan also weighs in on the current court challe…

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A cross bench perspective from the Senate with the ACT's David Pocock 28:41

4M ago28:41

28:41

Consultants and procurement have been at the forefront of parliamentary scrutiny in Australia with and one of the participants in the process of looking at this is Senator David Pocock. He talks in this episode about the various issues the committees are concerned about as well as the issues underlying his concerns about lobbyists and their access …

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Special Episode: The One on Empowering Women in Tech 37:59

4M ago37:59

37:59

To mark International Women’s Day, we invited two remarkable women who, as members of Girls in Tech Luxembourg, are helping other women to shape their voice in the typically male-dominated tech field: Vasiliki Moschou, IT Business Analyst at Arcelor Mittal & Co-Managing Director of Girls in Tech Luxembourg, and Yoliana Bayona, Director in Technolog…

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Episode 7: Clean Tech | Insiders 34:31

4M ago34:31

34:31

Marc Low, head of KPMG Ignition in Vancouver, invites Brett Henkel, co-founder and senior vice president of business development at Svante, and Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight to a candid conversation on the challenges and opportunities found within Cleantech.By KPMG Canada

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The One on how Service Providers are gearing up for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) 39:19

4M ago39:19

39:19

In this episode of TechTalk, the first of our Technology & Regulation season, we talk about how organisations, particularly service providers such as Microsoft, are preparing for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the challenges that come with enhancing digital resilience as well as client expectations and needs. Tom Deprins, Director i…

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Today's global sanctions environment: What's new in Russian sanctions? 44:43

5M ago44:43

44:43

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 set off a series of global sanctions enforcement actions. The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has meted out sanctions to curb Russia’s defense procurement, energy weaponization, and international trade activity. To date, the EU has also imposed 12 sanct…

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Pros, cons, and predictions: Which European city will be the new home for the AMLA? 43:40

5M ago43:40

43:40

The creation of the AMLA, the authority on money laundering in the European Union, is imminently upon us. And the critical question compliance professionals are wondering is: where will it live? Choosing an EU city to be the representative of 26 different cultures most certainly has needed careful thought and planning. The official location choice …

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Identifying Financial Crime Threats, with Justine Walker and Craig Timm 30:08

5M ago30:08

30:08

Kieran talks with ACAMS colleagues Justine Walker, head of global sanctions and AML risk, and Craig Timm, senior AML director, about the just released “ACAMS Global AFC Threats 2024.” Drawing on 788 in-depth interactions with anti-financial crime professionals that inform the report, Justine and Craig identify the top ten threats currently facing t…

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Revisiting the US Corporate Transparency Act: Where are we now? 33:23

5M ago33:23

33:23

Much has changed since we last visited the US Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in March of 2023 on KYC Decoded. Now that FinCEN has officially rolled out its beneficial ownership database, what is the lay of the land for risk and compliance professionals? In this episode, we welcome back Jim Richards, former BSA officer, author, speaker, and CEO of…

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Risky business? The indicators of shell company risk 26:42

5M ago26:42

26:42

There are plenty of shell companies formed for legitimate reasons. However, as recently uncovered in a major case in Singapore where 3 billion SGD of assets were frozen, shell companies can also be used for more nefarious purposes. This risk is not always easy to spot, especially when relying on manual, time-invasive processes. In this episode KYC …

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Stemming Crypto-related Crime, with Coinbase’s Grant Rabenn 28:03

5M ago28:03

28:03

Kieran talks with Grant Rabenn, Director, Financial Crimes Legal at Coinbase.Grant, a former federal prosecutor who handled some of the Department of Justice’s earliest crypto cases, discusses the promise of blockchain offerings, while acknowledging the industry’s need to work with regulators to stem their use in financial crime and money launderin…

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The One on Enterprise Architecture for Agility & Innovation 40:06

6M ago40:06

40:06

In this episode of TechTalk, we explore how Enterprise Architecture ensures technology investments align with business goals, creating a cohesive and agile structure for growth and innovation. Our guests are Ravi Jhawar, Director in Enterprise Architecture and Vincent Gauché, Managing Director in Emerging Technology, from PwC Luxembourg.…

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Episode 3: Financial Advisor Brad Barrett 48:10

6M ago48:10

48:10

This episode features guest Brad Barrett, who is a financial advisor. This episode will cover officer financial wellness. About the LAPPL: Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 8,989 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the inte…

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Human trafficking: A call to arms for anti-financial crime and risk professionals 51:41

6M ago51:41

51:41

Every year, on January 11, the US recognizes National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking – currently a $150 billion industry – continues to be a pervasive threat around the globe, with criminals profiting from the enslavement of other people. This brings us to the obvious question: what can anti-financial crime and risk professional…

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A view on the Israel-Gaza conflict 17:32

6M ago17:32

17:32

Kenneth Katzman is a national security expert from the Soufan Center in the United States who has spent many decades studying the Middle East, its politics, and American foreign policy as it relates to the region. He shares his take in this podcast on the Israel-Gaza conflict and what he believes is necessary in order to bring some kind of return t…

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What factors contributed to the shootings in Wieambilla in December 2022? 25:56

6M ago25:56

25:56

Author John Kerr has a suite of true crime publications to his hame and his most recent book, The Wieambilla Shootings, sets out his take on the death of two police officers and a Wieambilla local when they were gunned down by conspiracy theorists. Kerr talks about the book and some of the implications of the shootings for the broader communmity. H…

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Around the Globe to Understand Crypto, with Zeke Faux 31:12

6M ago31:12

31:12

Kieran talks with Zeke Faux, author of critically acclaimed “Number Go Up,” a comprehensive look at cryptocurrency, DeFi, and NFTs.Zeke, an investigative reporter for Bloomberg BusinessWeek and Bloomberg News, discusses the trek he undertook to understand the boom and sometimes bust of various blockchain offerings. It was a journey that included a …

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Episode 8: Behind the green screen - ESG fraud | Fraudcast: stories of tricks & treachery 19:16

6M ago19:16

19:16

In this episode, we will be discussing stories of ESG fraud and its many consequences. Tony Lam joins as a special guest to share his thoughts on how to ensure that actions made towards ESG goals have the intended impact and how to avoid perpetuating ESG fraud.By KPMG Canada

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Thinking outside the (check)box: The role of the BSA Officer/MLRO 53:53

6M ago53:53

53:53

"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 e…

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KYC origins stories, chapter 5 – KYC unit: The making of a compliance giant 26:26

7M ago26:26

26:26

Our KYC origin series has traced the journeys of our diverse acquisitions, each of which has grown into a vital part of our KYC ecosystem. But how have these distinct entities been integrated to operate as one? In the grand finale of our KYC origin series, host Alex Pillow engages with Keith Berry, the KYC General Manager at Moody’s Analytics. They…

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2023 - the year of kicking consulting firm tyres 24:59

7M ago24:59

24:59

Australian Greens' upper house representative Abigail Boyd has cooked up a storm in the NSW parliament as the chair of a committee looking at the way in which consultants are used by the government. The committee is due to report in the new year with only a handful of hearings left. Boyd tells Tom Ravlic that there are a few things the committee wi…

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End of the Year Special: The One on our Highlights for 2023 33:09

7M ago33:09

33:09

2023, what a year it has been for technology! In this episode, Carla and Christopher, your co-hosts, talk about what shook the tech world in 2023, from Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter to the transformative impact of AI. They also shed light on the evolution of work trends, and share their views on the important people side of tech and what they a…

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KYC origin stories, chapter 4 – Orbis: The powerhouse of global business intelligence 43:24

7M ago43:24

43:24

With information on more than 472+ million entities worldwide, Orbis has become the most powerful comparable data resource on private companies. But the question isn't what happened, it's HOW? In this episode of our KYC origin series, host Alex Pillow is joined by Bureau van Dijk and and Orbis veterans, Jon Hanmer and Ted Datta who discuss the evol…

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Episode 7: To pay or not to pay? The ransomware question | Fraudcast: stories of tricks & treachery 29:11

7M ago29:11

29:11

Ransomware continues to make headlines and is seen on the news more frequently these days. In this episode, we share stories detailing how events unfold when a group of skilled individuals hold sensitive company information hostage through the use of ransomware.By KPMG Canada

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From Money Launderer to AML Consultant, the Kenneth Rijock Story 25:15

7M ago25:15

25:15

Kieran talks with Kenneth Rijock, a former Miami-based lawyer who spent a decade as a bag man for drug-traffickers, investing their cash in accounts in the Caribbean and other offshore secrecy havens. Ken describes some of the classic methods he used for laundering money and how law enforcement ultimately caught up with him. Following a prison term…

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Reflecting on the ECJ’s ruling on access to beneficial ownership information - one year on 38:57

7M ago38:57

38:57

In November 2022, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) sparked a seismic shift in the regulatory landscape with its ruling that the public should not have access to beneficial ownership registries. Join us as we delve into the ripple effects of this ruling with our guests, Maíra Martini, research and policy expert on corrupt money flows at Transpare…

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