Best Hvitvasking Podcasts (2024)

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E80: De-banked SMEs: How 140,000 small businesses ended up on a banking blacklist 29:08

2h ago29:08

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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 Far…

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E79: How Wirecard's collapse shaped the future of whistleblowing 25:20

7d ago25:20

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The Wirecard scandal has become the subject of legend in the financial industry. The German payments company, formerly worth tens of billions of euros, collapsed following the exposure of massive accounting fraud and financial misconduct. The fall of Wirecard sent shockwaves across the financial industry as well as right to the very top of politics…

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E78: The financial crime risks of Sweden’s cashless society dream 24:57

14d ago24:57

24:57

Sweden is the global poster-child of the journey to completely digital transactions – with the number of Swedes using cash falling from 39% in 2010 to just 9% in 2020. But; does a cashless society offer only benefits, or do we need to consider the financial crime risks this creates – as well as those it stops? In the latest episode of The Laundry –…

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E77: Can compliance professionals tackle romance fraud? 36:34

21d ago36:34

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You may have seen the Netflix documentaries, TikTok sagas, or long-read articles about charming con artists using elaborate stories to extract life savings from their victims – using affection to mask their true aims. But this isn’t just the subject of true crime stories; this is real life and it’s happening right now. The UK’s National Fraud Intel…

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E76: The rise of state-backed gangsters 22:01

28d ago22:01

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We are witnessing the birth of a new criminal class complicating life for authorities, AML professionals, and law enforcement. In today’s episode, our expert host Fredrik Riiser presents the rise of state-backed gangsters. Miles Johnson is investigative reporter for the Financial Times and he recently joined us live on-stage in Shoreditch to delive…

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E75: What Elon Musk needs to know about AML and compliance 35:59

1M ago35:59

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Elon Musk, owner of ‘X’ (or Twitter), has announced plans to turn the social media platform into an app that is the centre of ‘someone’s entire financial life”. But while Musk may be one of the original founders of PayPal, there is a lot which needs to be worked out from a compliance perspective when turning a social media site into a financial too…

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Bonus: Økokrim og DNB om utfordringene, samarbeidet og veien videre 46:23

1M ago46:23

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(Episode in Norwegian) I denne spesielle bonus-episoden tar vi for oss en nyhetssak som har dominert flere norske medier den siste tiden – nemlig utfordringene i samarbeidet mellom Økokrim og bankene i kampen mot hvitvasking. Mangelen på ressurser, teknologiske utfordringer, og en følelse av frustrasjon fra både myndighetene og bankene. I denne epi…

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E74: Sanction Me Not: The evolving landscape of sanctions in 2024 33:49

1M ago33:49

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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 …

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E73: Know Your Donor: How elections are influenced by dark money 35:01

2M ago35:01

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Every political election is pitched as the biggest and most significant – but in 2024, more than half the world's population (that’s four billion people) will asked to go out and vote. But alongside the political promises and photo opportunities – elections across this year are set to be impacted by dark money and shady influence through back chann…

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E72: How do we stop MLRO burnout? 29:22

2M ago29:22

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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 …

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E71: Exposing the money laundering secrets of the insurance industry 24:37

2M ago24:37

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Ask yourself: What are the first three words that come to your mind when you think of insurance? Security? protection? safety? I doubt many would think: money laundering, global terrorism, or criminal conspiracy. But the insurance industry, built on trust, has a troubling issue with dark money being washed through it. In the latest episode of The L…

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E70: How to spend a financial crime compliance budget 32:50

2M ago32:50

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The start of a new year often means money is flowing and big plans for the new year are being put into place. Statistics from LexisNexis suggest £34.2 billion is spent each year on financial crime compliance by financial services in the UK. So how do you make sure that all spending is going in all the right places? In the latest episode of The Laun…

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E69: Trump, sanctions, narcotics: Predicting the fight against financial crime in 2024 32:35

3M ago32:35

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In Phillip K. Dick’s classic sci-fi novel Minority Report, by the year 2054, future crimes are predicted and solved before they happen using psychic abilities. We’re not there (yet) – but we can call on specialists and experts to draw on their own experiences and look at what will be coming in financial crime and the fight against it in 2024. In th…

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Trailer: Make The Laundry your New Year's resolution! 1:06

3M ago1:06

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The podcast connecting AML, compliance and financial crime to the real world is back with 12 fresh episodes – with your hosts Marit Rodevand and Fredrik Riiser. We lift the lid on the unassuming, uncover the corruption underneath, and champion those working hard to fight it. Forget corporate webinars and boring white papers - we’re reminding you wh…

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Bonus: Live fra DNB's Banksjefseminar: Fremtidens AML 38:34

3M ago38:34

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(Episode in Norwegian) Velkommen til en innsiktsfull bonus-episode tatt opp live fra DNB sitt Banksjefseminar. I denne episoden samler vi noen av de fremste ekspertene innen finanssektoren for en grundig analyse av AML og hvordan teknologi kan brukes for å møte dagens og fremtidens utfordringer. I paneldiskusjonen har vi æren av å presentere topp e…

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E68: Deepfakes, de-banking, OCGs: The financial crimes stories that mattered in 2023 34:05

4M ago34:05

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It’s our final episode of the season and it’s time for some reflection at the end of the 2023! While financial crime continues to make big headlines all over the globe - we’ve gone into the archives and pulled out the stories which will still be important in 2024 and beyond. In this week's episode – our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Jes…

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E67: One year on: How ChatGPT is supercharging financial crime 28:46

4M ago28:46

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November 30th marked exactly a year since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Since then we’ve seen: a record 1 million users in just five days, now more than 180 million active users across the globe, and their first product has already become a verb! This is a faster explosion than anything we’ve seen since the dot com boom and – despite boardroom fa…

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E66: How Russian money still flows through Europe 33:36

4M ago33:36

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Following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia became the most-sanctioned country in the world – with more than 14,000 sanctions currently in place. Despite this, the intricate and undisclosed relationships between the Russian nationals and European businesses remain intact and active. This is best demonstrated by the story we’re focussing on to…

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E65: KYC in 2024: What should be on your roadmap? 37:49

4M ago37:49

37:49

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…

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E64: Can we kill the scam call for good? 34:04

4M ago34:04

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You receive a call. Your account has been compromised – you need to move all your funds to a different secure account. The person on the other end is from "your bank" and ready to "help you out" - if you just give them all your banking information. We’ve all seen this situation play out – whether to ourselves, family members, or friends. The scam c…

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E63: De-banking: What is a PEP, anyway? 32:47

5M ago32:47

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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 politic…

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E62: How money laundering is fuelling Sweden’s gang crime epidemic 33:58

5M ago33:58

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With over 130 bomb attacks, a record numbers of shootings, and a criminal network estimated to include over 30,000 individuals – Sweden is in the grip of an organised gang crime problem like it’s never seen before. The magnitude of this issue became global news when Sweden’s Prime Minister called on the military to take to the streets and help comb…

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E61: Why the UK should pay attention to the Economic Crime Bill 23:20

5M ago23:20

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Let’s face it. When it comes to money laundering – the UK is a serious player! If money laundering was an olympic sport – research suggests that the UK would be on the podium with a silver medial – only trumped by Team USA! But now, a group of politicians are looking to fight that reputation with a new bill – currently passing through the Houses of…

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E60: I went from a life of crime to an anti-corruption hero 39:54

5M ago39:54

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Our guest for this episode is unique to The Laundry so far! In 2007, he was convicted under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act for the kind of financial crimes our podcast audience are typically looking to combat! However, following cooperation with a sting operation, working undercover for three years, and a fourteen month spell in prison – he now …

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E59: Exposing the dark money at the heart of UK universities 33:23

6M ago33:23

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The University of Oxford is currently *the* top higher learning institution in the world and two more British universities also make it into the top 10, according to World University Rankings. But new research has exposed how these prestigious places of learning, and many more across the UK, are under threat from money linked to global terrorism an…

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E58: Can banks tackle human trafficking? 29:34

6M ago29:34

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Human trafficking is one of those terms which hides a lot of human suffering. Estimates put the number of people trafficked globally at around 27 million – forced into domestic work, construction, agriculture, sexual exploitation, and many more dark avenues. This is a huge global problem that financial services can help to identify and eradicate – …

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E57: How can compliance keep the legal world ethical? 31:26

6M ago31:26

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Law firms are responsible for some of the largest transactions globally – from M&As, to real estate deals, to setting up new companies. But no money movement is without risk and legal firms come close to some of the most high-risk sectors in the world! In this week's episode – our host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Bruno Edenogie, Head of EU Compli…

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Welcome to The Laundry 1:04

6M ago1:04

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From fine art to global wars – financial crime is everywhere! So, how does the industry keep up, who are the people fighting crime on the front line, and what are the consequences of not getting this right? Our new season of twelve episodes will be dropping every Thursday from September 28th. Make sure to subscribe to The Laundry wherever you get p…

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E56: How crypto fuels the deadly fentanyl epidemic 23:43

10M ago23:43

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You've probably seen the disturbing images in the news—people appearing like zombies, ravaged by the ruthless grip of the deadly drug, Fentanyl. In this gripping episode, we take a deep dive into the hidden realm where digital wealth meets addiction, destruction, and death. With the help of our special guest Scott Chipolina, Financial Times journal…

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E55: How to combat Trade-Based Money Laundering 30:01

10M ago30:01

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Dive into the complexities of Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) in this insightful episode. Join us with our guest, Bruce Viney, the Director of Financial Crime Compliance Training at CCL Academy, as we explore TBML's intricacies, how criminals manipulate trade, and the challenges financial institutions and regulated companies face. Get ready for…

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E54: Why compliance teams can't afford to miss the AI train 19:03

11M ago19:03

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In this week's episode, we speak with Patrick Skjennum, CTO of Strise, to delve deep into the fascinating world of Generative AI and its potential impact on the fight against financial crime. We uncover how Generative AI can revolutionize the financial industry, from combating financial crime to providing exceptional customer service. Patrick provi…

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E53: Why banks are increasingly worried about the shipping industry 51:57

11M ago51:57

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In this episode, we're diving into the murky world of shipping and its challenges for banks. With little oversight and a global reach, the maritime industry presents complex problems for banks navigating regulatory compliance. Our expert guests, Tom Cardamone and Michael Byrne, CEOs of Global Financial Integrity and the Institute of International B…

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E52: Money launderer's friend or enemy? We invited ChatGPT to our podcast. 29:36

12M ago29:36

29:36

Welcome to a special episode where we're thrilled to announce a very famous guest, ChatGPT! In this thought-provoking discussion, we delve into the complex and intriguing roles played by Artificial Intelligence (AI) as both an adversary to money launderers and an ally in the fight against financial crime. All responses come directly from the AI its…

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E51: The dark secrets of North Korea's cyber army 33:01

1y ago33:01

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Get ready to uncover the secrets of one of the world's most notorious hacking groups - The Lazarus Group. In this episode, we chat with investigative journalist Geoff White and explore the inner workings of this elite North Korean group. Join us as we delve into their past and present operations, including their staggering theft of billions of doll…

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E50: Combining intelligence and sanctions: Uncovering the next move of criminals 38:52

1y ago38:52

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Join us as we sit down with Jørgen Holmlund, who brings over 25 years of experience in intelligence, to discuss sanctions and intelligence work. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Penningtvättsdagarna – Sweden's largest event for AML/CFT professionals, taking place on May 3-4 in Stockholm. In this episode, we explore the ever-changi…

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E49: Silicon Valley Bank: A risk management nightmare? 31:46

1y ago31:46

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In this episode, we'll take a closer look at the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), one of the biggest US bank runs in over a decade. We'll examine how the bank's risk management may have been the leading cause of its downfall and get an exclusive perspective from Marcus Mølleskov, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Januar and Simon Taylor, Hea…

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E48: AML trends 2023 and beyond 16:55

1y ago16:55

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Last week we hosted, The Laundry Live - a live-streamed community event featuring subject-matter experts such as; Louise Brown, Graham Barrow, Gregory Dellas, and Christian Hunt. Our speaker, Louise Brown, Director of Financial Crime Prevention at FCG, shared her insights on the AML trends in 2023 and beyond. Listen to this episode to hear her thou…

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E47: The episode the money launderers don't want you to hear 47:34

1y ago47:34

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Join us as we uncover the truth behind Britain's 'kleptocracy capital'. Award-winning and investigative journalist Oliver Bullough joins this week's The Laundry episode to discuss how London has become a safe haven for the world's wealthiest people to hide their stolen money and spend it with no questions asked. Bullough explains how the problem or…

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E46: The key takeaways from FCG's AML State of Play report 33:55

1y ago33:55

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In this week's episode, we're deep-diving into FCG's "AML State of Play report", a comprehensive study of the AML practices of ten of Denmark's largest financial institutions. The report is based on anonymous interviews with senior executives from the ten banks. Together with Kenneth Ullmann Eenholt, director at FCG Denmark, we explore the key find…

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E45: How effective are neobanks' financial crime controls? 24:22

1y ago24:22

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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 informat…

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E44: How the ridiculous UK business register fuels financial crime 36:06

1y ago36:06

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Guess where the business name 'Adolf Tooth-Fairy Hitler' is registered? Registering a business at Companies House, the official business registry in the UK is an easy, quick, and affordable process. However, strange business owner names like 'Adolf Tooth-Fairy Hitler' appear in the organisation's database, suggesting that limited checks are being c…

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E43: How Vipps MobilePay turns compliance into a competitive advantage 37:27

1y ago37:27

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As Head of Risk and Compliance at Vipps MobilePay, one of Europe's largest fintech companies, Silke Øverby knows that compliance is more than just a cost centre. Join us to learn how compliance functions can help improve customer satisfaction, boost customer loyalty, and reduce the chances of litigation - all while driving business growth. From thi…

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E42: Is the EU's new UBO ruling a Christmas gift to criminals? 39:18

1+ y ago39:18

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The EU's new Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) ruling has been making headlines all over Europe. At first glance, it appears to be a major win for those who think public UBO registers infringe on the right to privacy. But is it instead a gigantic Christmas gift to the criminals? In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of the new UBO ruling …

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E41: Dette må du vite om den nye veilederen til hvitvaskingsloven 30:13

1+ y ago30:13

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(Episode in 🇳🇴) Finanstilsynet publiserte nylig et oppdatert rundskriv til hvitvaskingsloven som gir uttrykk for Finanstilsynets tolkning og forvaltningspraksis knyttet til hvitvaskingsloven. Det nye rundskrivet gjelder for alle rapporteringspliktige etter hvitvaskingsregelverket. Sammen med Julie Odden som er leder for kompetanseheving innen økono…

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E40: How Danske Bank keeps up with the evolving sanctions measures. 28:00

1+ y ago28:00

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The financial frontline of Russia's war in Ukraine runs through the offices of overworked sanctions officers at banks and financial institutes everywhere. It's the bank's job to freeze the accounts and assets of sanctioned individuals, and the pressure is colossal. If you get it wrong or act too slowly, the impact on a bank's brand and bottom line …

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E39: How a naive compliance culture opened the doors for money-laundering. 21:22

1+ y ago21:22

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This week's special guest is Swedbank's former Chief Compliance Officer Viveka Strangert, also known through media as the "whistleblower" in the massive money laundering scandal. Swedbank was fined 4 billion SEK (€389.8m) in 2020 by Sweden's financial watchdog for severe deficiencies in its AML processes and for withholding information from authori…

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E38: How do we move from ‘1%’ to greater AML efficiency? 24:51

1+ y ago24:51

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Billions are invested in KYC, but only 1% of money laundering is stopped. So why is that? This week we have AML expert Louise Brown from Financial Compliance Group (FCG) in the studio to discuss this question and the following exciting topics: – The extensive and recent money laundering scandal in Sweden, where 34 out of 43 exchange offices were li…

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E37: Crypto - the biggest Ponzi scheme ever? 42:49

1+ y ago42:49

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Now the popular crypto exchange FTX is bust, and crypto is plummeting. What happens next? We've invited the biggest crypto sceptic of them all to The Laundry, and according to him, the future for crypto does not look very bright. Liron Shapira, the self-proclaimed "Michael Burry of crypto" and the angel investor who turned a $10,000 investment in C…

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E36: The 3 main challenges in corporate transaction monitoring. 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

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(Episode in 🇬🇧) In today's episode, we go through Magnus' report on corporate transaction monitoring. We also include tips on what banks can do to uncover money laundering! In addition, we are introducing our new segment, "This Week in AML". Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E35: Bedriftsovervåkning gjennom Økokrims øyne. 16:41

1+ y ago16:41

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Denne uken har vi besøk av leder i enheten for finansiell etterretning (EFE) i Økokrim, Sven Arild Damslora. Jobben til teamet hans er å ta i mot rapporter fra rapporteringspliktige og bearbeide disse, for å så dele informasjonen med politi, tilsynsmyndigheter, og utenlandske tjenester. (Episode in 🇳🇴) Sammen med Sven Arild ser vi blant annet på di…

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