Dan Soto

John Byrne

Rick Small

Kieran talks with Rick Small, Director Financial Crimes Program, at Truist, Dan Soto, Chief Compliance Officer, Ally Financial, and John Byrne, Executive Vice President, AML RightSource, about what’s been achieved in the past 40 years in the fight against financial crime and what challenges lay ahead.In anticipation of receiving the “ACAMS Lifetime Achievement Award” at The Assembly in Las Vegas in October, Rick, Dan, and John discuss the successes and shortcomings of past Bank Secrecy Act regulation, as well as what’s good and what’s bad in the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and the Corporate Transparency Act. Drawing on nearly 150 years of collective public and private sector experience fighting financial crime, the three old friends celebrate the rise of the AML community, the establishment of AFC as a profession and their association with ACAMS since its inception. In concluding, they offer advice to the next wave of anti-financial crime professionals who will face variations on old crime typologies and new scenarios connected to AI and other technologies adopted by industry, law enforcement and, sadly, savvy criminals.----------This Financial Crime Matters episode is sponsored by: NICE Actimize - https://www.niceactimize.comSAS -https://www.sas.com/fraud

Kieran talks with Rick Small, Director Financial Crimes Program, at Truist, Dan Soto, Chief Compliance Officer, Ally Financial, and John Byrne, Executive Vice President, AML RightSource, about what’s been achieved in the past 40 years in the fight against financial crime and what challenges lay ahead. In anticipation of receiving the “ACAMS Lifetime Achievement Award” at The Assembly in Las Vegas in October, Rick, Dan, and John discuss the successes and shortcomings of past Bank Secrecy Act regulation, as well as what’s good and what’s bad in the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and the Corporate Transparency Act. Drawing on nearly 150 years of collective public and private sector experience fighting financial crime, the three old friends celebrate the rise of the AML community, the establishment of AFC as a profession and their association with ACAMS since its inception. In concluding, they offer advice to the next wave of anti-financial crime professionals who will face variations on old crime typologies and new scenarios connected to AI and other technologies adopted by industry, law enforcement and, sadly, savvy criminals. ---------- This Financial Crime Matters episode is sponsored by: NICE Actimize - <a href="https://www.niceactimize.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.niceactimize.com</a> SAS -<a href="https://www.sas.com/fraud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sas.com/fraud</a>

Parsing the Challenges of Fighting Financial Crime, with Rick Small, Dan Soto and John Byrne

Willem Schudel

Kieran talks with Willem Schudel, Head of Department, Financial Crime Supervision (AML/TF) at the Central Bank of the Netherlands, live from The Assembly Europe, ACAMS’ annual conference, held this year in Dublin. Willem discusses the Dutch Central Bank’s preparations for the coming of the European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority, or AMLA, and the bank’s latest initiatives with regulated entities, including expectations they adopt technology that will identify criminal activity and reinforce the risked-based approach.----------This Financial Crime Matters episode is sponsored by: NICE Actimize - https://www.niceactimize.comSAS - https://www.sas.com/fraud

Kieran talks with Willem Schudel, Head of Department, Financial Crime Supervision (AML/TF) at the Central Bank of the Netherlands, live from The Assembly Europe, ACAMS’ annual conference, held this year in Dublin. Willem discusses the Dutch Central Bank’s preparations for the coming of the European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority, or AMLA, and the bank’s latest initiatives with regulated entities, including expectations they adopt technology that will identify criminal activity and reinforce the risked-based approach. ---------- This Financial Crime Matters episode is sponsored by: NICE Actimize - <a href="https://www.niceactimize.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.niceactimize.com</a> SAS - <a href="https://www.sas.com/fraud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sas.com/fraud</a>

Preparing for Europe’s AMLA and Fighting Financial Crime, with Dutch Central Banker Willem Schudel

Sarah Paquet

Kieran talks with Sarah Paquet, Director and CEO of the Financial Transaction Reports Analysis Centre, FINTRAC, live from ACAMS’ 27th annual moneylaundering.com conference in Hollywood, Florida.Sarah discusses FINTRAC’s new role handling sanctions intelligence, managing the revolution in financial technology, and the financial intelligence unit’s ongoing commitment to expand and further internationalize Canada’s anti-financial crime public-private partnerships.While detailing the initial success of the partnerships, including initiatives around human trafficking, online child exploitation and the fentanyl trade, the FINTRAC director says “we are definitely looking to bring [all] our partnerships to an international level” because FINTRAC should be seen not just as Canada’s FIU but as a trusted partner by global industry, law enforcement and the public.

Kieran talks with Sarah Paquet, Director and CEO of the Financial Transaction Reports Analysis Centre, FINTRAC, live from ACAMS’ 27th annual <a href="http://moneylaundering.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">moneylaundering.com</a> conference in Hollywood, Florida. Sarah discusses FINTRAC’s new role handling sanctions intelligence, managing the revolution in financial technology, and the financial intelligence unit’s ongoing commitment to expand and further internationalize Canada’s anti-financial crime public-private partnerships. While detailing the initial success of the partnerships, including initiatives around human trafficking, online child exploitation and the fentanyl trade, the FINTRAC director says “we are definitely looking to bring [all] our partnerships to an international level” because FINTRAC should be seen not just as Canada’s FIU but as a trusted partner by global industry, law enforcement and the public.

Creating the Next Wave for Fighting Financial Crime, with FINTRAC’s Sarah Paquet

Steve Schindler

Katie Wilson-Milne

Kieran talks with Steve Schindler and Katie Wilson-Milne, partners at New York litigation and art law boutique Schindler Cohen &amp; Hochman LLP about the state of financial crime in the global antiquities and art world.Charting some of the civil and criminal actions that have resulted in a recent wave of repatriations of artworks and antiquities from the world’s major museums, noted galleries and private collections, Steve and Katie also discuss the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) recent extension of anti-money laundering and counter-terror finance reporting responsibilities to antiquities dealers. In laying out some of the red flags associated with illicit art and antiquities transactions Steve and Katie, who co-host “The Art Law Podcast,”  also share their sense of where regulation of the two markets is headed in the United States and the world.

Kieran talks with Steve Schindler and Katie Wilson-Milne, partners at New York litigation and art law boutique Schindler Cohen &amp; Hochman LLP about the state of financial crime in the global antiquities and art world. Charting some of the civil and criminal actions that have resulted in a recent wave of repatriations of artworks and antiquities from the world’s major museums, noted galleries and private collections, Steve and Katie also discuss the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) recent extension of anti-money laundering and counter-terror finance reporting responsibilities to antiquities dealers. In laying out some of the red flags associated with illicit art and antiquities transactions Steve and Katie, who co-host “The Art Law Podcast,” also share their sense of where regulation of the two markets is headed in the United States and the world.

Stemming Financial Crime in Art and Antiquities, with Steve Schindler and Katie Wilson-Milne

Tristram Hicks

Kieran talks with Tristram Hicks, co-author with Nicholas Gilmour of “The War on Dirty Money,” an examination of the promise and short-comings of the current costly global effort to combat financial crime. Drawing on his years as a New Scotland Yard detective superintendent and his role as an international criminal justice advisor on the operational effectiveness of anti-money laundering regimes, Tristram discusses why current anti-financial crime efforts are inadequate and how they can be improved.

Kieran talks with Tristram Hicks, co-author with Nicholas Gilmour of “The War on Dirty Money,” an examination of the promise and short-comings of the current costly global effort to combat financial crime. Drawing on his years as a New Scotland Yard detective superintendent and his role as an international criminal justice advisor on the operational effectiveness of anti-money laundering regimes, Tristram discusses why current anti-financial crime efforts are inadequate and how they can be improved.

Re-thinking the ‘War on Dirty Money,’ with Tristram Hicks

David Lewis

Kieran talks with David Lewis, executive secretary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) from 2015 to 2022, about the FATF’s recent plenary that gray listed South Africa and Nigeria, formally suspended Russia from membership, and criticized governments throughout the world for lax oversight of cryptocurrency businesses.Currently head of global AML at Kroll, David also weighs in on the United Kingdom’s and European Union’s latest AML efforts and shares his hope for greater transparency around corporate ownership drawing on his own experience as a senior official in the UK Treasury and the National Crime Agency.

Kieran talks with David Lewis, executive secretary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) from 2015 to 2022, about the FATF’s recent plenary that gray listed South Africa and Nigeria, formally suspended Russia from membership, and criticized governments throughout the world for lax oversight of cryptocurrency businesses. Currently head of global AML at Kroll, David also weighs in on the United Kingdom’s and European Union’s latest AML efforts and shares his hope for greater transparency around corporate ownership drawing on his own experience as a senior official in the UK Treasury and the National Crime Agency.

Keeping Up with the Financial Action Task Force and Beyond, with David Lewis

Oliver Bullough

Kieran talks with Oliver Bullough, award winning reporter for The Guardian, about his latest book, “Butler to the World: How Britain Became the Servant of Tycoons, Tax Dodgers, Kleptocrats and Criminals.” During their conversation, Oliver details how Britain and its territories became a favored facilitator for many of the world’s kleptocrats, having transformed a financial system that once served the country’s global empire into one adept at “investing” illicit funds and serving the whims of transnational criminals. A Russian studies specialist, Oliver expresses guarded optimism about recent U.K. legislative and regulatory developments in response to the invasion of Ukraine that may be a step toward ending Britain’s role as butler to the world’s financial criminals.

Kieran talks with Oliver Bullough, award winning reporter for The Guardian, about his latest book, “Butler to the World: How Britain Became the Servant of Tycoons, Tax Dodgers, Kleptocrats and Criminals.” During their conversation, Oliver details how Britain and its territories became a favored facilitator for many of the world’s kleptocrats, having transformed a financial system that once served the country’s global empire into one adept at “investing” illicit funds and serving the whims of transnational criminals. A Russian studies specialist, Oliver expresses guarded optimism about recent U.K. legislative and regulatory developments in response to the invasion of Ukraine that may be a step toward ending Britain’s role as butler to the world’s financial criminals.

How Britain Became Butler to the World’s Financial Criminals, with Oliver Bullough

Daniel Stipano

Jamal El-Hindi

Kieran talks with Dan Stipano, partner at Davis Polk, and Jamal El-Hindi, Counsel at Clifford Chance, about the Financial Crime Enforcement Network’s far reaching new rules for creating a U.S. beneficial ownership information (BOI) database for regulators and law enforcement, including who will be required to file personal identifying information and who will not have access to the registry. Mandated by Congress to be operational by January 2024, Dan and Jamal also detail some of the essential questions that remain unanswered about the registry, and what the regulatory landscape will look like in 2023 and beyond. Dan and Jamal come to the discussion with Kieran drawing on 50 collective years of service in the U.S. regulatory community, Dan having started in private practice after 30 years with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Jamal after 20 years in the U.S. Treasury.

Kieran talks with Dan Stipano, partner at Davis Polk, and Jamal El-Hindi, Counsel at Clifford Chance, about the Financial Crime Enforcement Network’s far reaching new rules for creating a U.S. beneficial ownership information (BOI) database for regulators and law enforcement, including who will be required to file personal identifying information and who will not have access to the registry. Mandated by Congress to be operational by January 2024, Dan and Jamal also detail some of the essential questions that remain unanswered about the registry, and what the regulatory landscape will look like in 2023 and beyond. Dan and Jamal come to the discussion with Kieran drawing on 50 collective years of service in the U.S. regulatory community, Dan having started in private practice after 30 years with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Jamal after 20 years in the U.S. Treasury.

Preparing for FinCEN’s Latest Rulemakings and Beyond, with Daniel Stipano and Jamal El-Hindi

Jonathan Dupont

Tiffany Polyak

Kieran talks with Jonathan Dupont, a financial intelligence investigator for Western Union, and Tiffany Polyak, AFC Associate at ACAMS, about the growth in online sexual exploitation of children and the related rise in child sexual abuse materials on the Internet.In exposing the scope of the online exploitation, Jonathan and Tiffany point to the more than 100 million reports of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in Europe and the United States in 2021, with 19,000 victims being identified in the United States alone. Drawing from their work to create ACAMS’ free online anti-CSAM training program, Jonathan and Tiffany detail typologies and tools to identify financial transactions associated with the exploitation of children, with the ultimate aim of apprehending the perpetrators of this heinous crime.  “ACAMS CSAM Certificate” is part of a handful of training programs available as a public service.  Visit https://www.acams.org/en/training/certificates/preventing-online-child-exploitation-with-financial-intelligence-an-overview to learn more.

Kieran talks with Jonathan Dupont, a financial intelligence investigator for Western Union, and Tiffany Polyak, AFC Associate at ACAMS, about the growth in online sexual exploitation of children and the related rise in child sexual abuse materials on the Internet. In exposing the scope of the online exploitation, Jonathan and Tiffany point to the more than 100 million reports of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in Europe and the United States in 2021, with 19,000 victims being identified in the United States alone. Drawing from their work to create ACAMS’ free online anti-CSAM training program, Jonathan and Tiffany detail typologies and tools to identify financial transactions associated with the exploitation of children, with the ultimate aim of apprehending the perpetrators of this heinous crime. “ACAMS CSAM Certificate” is part of a handful of training programs available as a public service. Visit <a href="https://www.acams.org/en/training/certificates/preventing-online-child-exploitation-with-financial-intelligence-an-overview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acams.org/en/training/certificates/preventing-online-child-exploitation-with-financial-intelligence-an-overview</a> to learn more.

Fighting the Online Exploitation of Children, with Jonathan Dupont and Tiffany Polyak

Bryan Smith

Kieran talks with Bryan Smith, chief of the FBI’s Cybercriminal Section and a 20-year bureau veteran, about the growing threat of cybercrime to both individuals and large corporations.Bryan discusses the destruction caused by cyber hacking, identity theft and old fashion fraud and he shares some of the successes the FBI has had in recovering stolen funds – whether in fiat currencies or crypto. While concerned about future cybercrime threats from criminals who are always innovating, Bryan also argues that there is much that can be done to prevent cybercrime and catch its perpetrators when law enforcement and the private sector work closely together.*This Financial Crime Matters podcast is sponsored by Verafin.  For nearly 20 years, Verafin has helped institutions like yours fight financial crime and keep pace with changing regulations. For more information on how Verafin can help your institution, visit https://verafin.com today.

Kieran talks with Bryan Smith, chief of the FBI’s Cybercriminal Section and a 20-year bureau veteran, about the growing threat of cybercrime to both individuals and large corporations. Bryan discusses the destruction caused by cyber hacking, identity theft and old fashion fraud and he shares some of the successes the FBI has had in recovering stolen funds – whether in fiat currencies or crypto. While concerned about future cybercrime threats from criminals who are always innovating, Bryan also argues that there is much that can be done to prevent cybercrime and catch its perpetrators when law enforcement and the private sector work closely together. *This Financial Crime Matters podcast is sponsored by Verafin. For nearly 20 years, Verafin has helped institutions like yours fight financial crime and keep pace with changing regulations. For more information on how Verafin can help your institution, visit <a href="https://verafin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://verafin.com</a> today.

Combating Cybercrime, with Bryan Smith

In this podcast series, Kieran Beer (Chief Analyst at ACAMS) interviews the movers and shakers of the anti-financial crime world. Listen for fast-paced conversations about the latest financial scandal to hit newsstands, and insights on trending Financial Crime topics.  Have something you’d like to hear covered? Email Kieran on podcasts@acams.org and tell us what matters to you. You can also follow Kieran on twitter www.twitter.com/kieranbeerSubscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Nathan Lynch

Kieran talks with Nathan Lynch, author of 'The Lucky Laundry' - an expose of how Australia became the conduit for billons of dollars in laundered funds from the proceeds of drug trafficking, corruption, the sexual exploitation of children and other heinous crimes committed by transnational criminal organizations. Nathan, Manager of Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence, Asia-Pacific, details how the 'Lucky Country' (as Australians view their homeland) became the 'Lucky Laundry' undermining confidence in the nation’s largest financial institutions and government, and creating a still unmet outcry for stricter anti-money laundering measures from parliament.

Kieran talks with Nathan Lynch, author of 'The Lucky Laundry' - an expose of how Australia became the conduit for billons of dollars in laundered funds from the proceeds of drug trafficking, corruption, the sexual exploitation of children and other heinous crimes committed by transnational criminal organizations. Nathan, Manager of Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence, Asia-Pacific, details how the 'Lucky Country' (as Australians view their homeland) became the 'Lucky Laundry' undermining confidence in the nation’s largest financial institutions and government, and creating a still unmet outcry for stricter anti-money laundering measures from parliament.

Exposing Financial Crime Down Under, with Nathan Lynch

Joby Carpenter

Kieran talks with ACAMS colleague Joby Carpenter about the current tumult in the digital asset world, including plummeting cryptocurrency prices, digital value’s exploitation by money launderers, the threat from cyberhackers, and the rise in crypto-related fraud schemes.  A global subject matter expert on cryptocurrency, Joby draws on 18 years of experience in strategic and risk analysis roles across the UK government, intelligence and regulatory community and concludes that there is a saner, albeit more regulated, future ahead for digital assets.

Kieran talks with ACAMS colleague Joby Carpenter about the current tumult in the digital asset world, including plummeting cryptocurrency prices, digital value’s exploitation by money launderers, the threat from cyberhackers, and the rise in crypto-related fraud schemes. A global subject matter expert on cryptocurrency, Joby draws on 18 years of experience in strategic and risk analysis roles across the UK government, intelligence and regulatory community and concludes that there is a saner, albeit more regulated, future ahead for digital assets.

Making Sense of the Current Chaos in Crypto, with Joby Carpenter

Daniel Thelesklaf

Kieran talks with Daniel Thelesklaf, Project Director for Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research about the effort to protect refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from human trafficking. While many governments, organizations and individuals are offering support for refugees that includes information, food, shelter and job placements, “there are traffickers waiting at the borders” with job and other offers that Daniel says are, of course, too good to be true. Financial institutions have a vital role and a responsibility, he adds, in helping those dispossessed by the war obtain banking services if they are to be less susceptible to traffickers and successfully fit into communities where they are resettled.

Kieran talks with Daniel Thelesklaf, Project Director for Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research about the effort to protect refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from human trafficking. While many governments, organizations and individuals are offering support for refugees that includes information, food, shelter and job placements, “there are traffickers waiting at the borders” with job and other offers that Daniel says are, of course, too good to be true. Financial institutions have a vital role and a responsibility, he adds, in helping those dispossessed by the war obtain banking services if they are to be less susceptible to traffickers and successfully fit into communities where they are resettled.

Working to Protect Refugees Fleeing Russia’s Ukraine Invasion, with Daniel Thelesklaf

Ilze Znotina

Kieran talks with Ilze Znotina about the challenges Latvia has faced over the past four years she has been head of the Financial Intelligence Unit, including enforcing sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. “Baltic states have suffered… a very similar situation that Ukraine is suffering right now, [but] thankfully not in recent years,” Ilze says, adding that the region is for that reason united in trying to make the sanctions work. “[Ukraine] fights for themselves and all of us in the Baltic states,” she says. Ilze, who became head of the FIU in the wake of the collapse of the country’s second largest bank and under the looming threat the Financial Action Task Force would place the country on its so-called “grey list,” also details how Latvia has moved from those darker days to put in place vigorous anti-financial crime controls.

Kieran talks with Ilze Znotina about the challenges Latvia has faced over the past four years she has been head of the Financial Intelligence Unit, including enforcing sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. “Baltic states have suffered… a very similar situation that Ukraine is suffering right now, [but] thankfully not in recent years,” Ilze says, adding that the region is for that reason united in trying to make the sanctions work. “[Ukraine] fights for themselves and all of us in the Baltic states,” she says. Ilze, who became head of the FIU in the wake of the collapse of the country’s second largest bank and under the looming threat the Financial Action Task Force would place the country on its so-called “grey list,” also details how Latvia has moved from those darker days to put in place vigorous anti-financial crime controls.

Making Russian Sanctions Stick and Fighting Financial Crime, with Ilze Znotina

Jessica Davis

Kieran talks with Jessica Davis, a veteran of more than 20 years in defense and intelligence roles in government and the private sector in Canada. They discuss the occupation of Canada’s capitol for three weeks last winter by the so-called “Freedom Convoy,” efforts to support the group via crowdfunding, cryptocurrency, and cash as well as the Canadian government’s successful seizure or freezing of much of that funding. Jessica, president of Insight Threat Intelligence and author of “Illicit Money: Financing Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century,” tells Kieran that the unprecedented use of Canada’s “Emergencies Act” to clear the Convoy encampment and seize its funding should kickoff a nationwide debate about financial support for extremist groups. “While there may not have been mass shootings or big riots, there were some very significant impacts that for Canada, and for Ottawa in particular, are really outside the realm of what we consider to be acceptable protests,” Jessica says, reflecting on the thousands of unemployed and million in damage resulting from the occupation.

Kieran talks with Jessica Davis, a veteran of more than 20 years in defense and intelligence roles in government and the private sector in Canada. They discuss the occupation of Canada’s capitol for three weeks last winter by the so-called “Freedom Convoy,” efforts to support the group via crowdfunding, cryptocurrency, and cash as well as the Canadian government’s successful seizure or freezing of much of that funding. Jessica, president of Insight Threat Intelligence and author of “Illicit Money: Financing Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century,” tells Kieran that the unprecedented use of Canada’s “Emergencies Act” to clear the Convoy encampment and seize its funding should kickoff a nationwide debate about financial support for extremist groups. “While there may not have been mass shootings or big riots, there were some very significant impacts that for Canada, and for Ottawa in particular, are really outside the realm of what we consider to be acceptable protests,” Jessica says, reflecting on the thousands of unemployed and million in damage resulting from the occupation.

Understanding the “Freedom Convoy” and the Funding of Extremist Groups, with Jessica Davis

John Sifton

Patti Gossman

Kieran talks with John Sifton, advocacy director, and Patti Gossman, associate Asia director, at Human Rights Watch about the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan following the return of the Taliban to power.“One in three families is facing food insecurity” from malnourishment to starvation, says Patti, adding that the crisis is affecting not only the already impoverished, but middle-class and working-class people who are no longer paid for their jobs and have no access to their savings.“Sanctions on Afghanistan are an important part of the economic crisis, but they are not the root cause” as actions by the U.S. Treasury have improved the flow of funds to private banks, John says.“But that’s not solving any of the larger macroeconomic problems and liquidity problems,” John argues, in calling for an end to the isolation of the Afghan central bank from the international banking system.

Kieran talks with John Sifton, advocacy director, and Patti Gossman, associate Asia director, at Human Rights Watch about the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan following the return of the Taliban to power. “One in three families is facing food insecurity” from malnourishment to starvation, says Patti, adding that the crisis is affecting not only the already impoverished, but middle-class and working-class people who are no longer paid for their jobs and have no access to their savings. “Sanctions on Afghanistan are an important part of the economic crisis, but they are not the root cause” as actions by the U.S. Treasury have improved the flow of funds to private banks, John says. “But that’s not solving any of the larger macroeconomic problems and liquidity problems,” John argues, in calling for an end to the isolation of the Afghan central bank from the international banking system.

Addressing Hunger in Afghanistan, with John Sifton and Patti Gossman

Kieran talks with Olivia Swaak-Goldman, executive director of the Wildlife Justice Commission, about the Hague-based organization’s efforts to stop the illegal wildlife trade and other forms of environmental exploitation, currently the fourth largest source of funds for transnational criminal organizations. Olivia discusses how WJC targets traffickers in endangered species and those having the greatest negative environmental impact with its team of former law enforcement investigators, intelligence officials and prosecutors. Olivia highlights WJC’s recent success in prosecuting ivory and Pangolin smugglers with help from Nigeria and China as well as the ongoing struggle to take down transnational criminals throughout the world who rely on the aid of corrupt officials and are often also engaged in human and drug trafficking.  “Wildlife crimes wouldn’t be there without corruption, without fraud, without money laundering,” Olivia says, adding, “Addressing corruption is absolutely essential to tackling wildlife crime.” ACAMS and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)collaborated with the WJC to develop a free training certificate on investigative strategies to aid law enforcement in the use of financial intelligence and other data related to the illegal wildlife trade. LEARN MORE: https://www.acams.org/en/training/certificates/ending-illegal-wildlife-trade-a-practical-guide-for-law-enforcement

Kieran talks with Olivia Swaak-Goldman, executive director of the Wildlife Justice Commission, about the Hague-based organization’s efforts to stop the illegal wildlife trade and other forms of environmental exploitation, currently the fourth largest source of funds for transnational criminal organizations. Olivia discusses how WJC targets traffickers in endangered species and those having the greatest negative environmental impact with its team of former law enforcement investigators, intelligence officials and prosecutors. Olivia highlights WJC’s recent success in prosecuting ivory and Pangolin smugglers with help from Nigeria and China as well as the ongoing struggle to take down transnational criminals throughout the world who rely on the aid of corrupt officials and are often also engaged in human and drug trafficking. “Wildlife crimes wouldn’t be there without corruption, without fraud, without money laundering,” Olivia says, adding, “Addressing corruption is absolutely essential to tackling wildlife crime.” ACAMS and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)collaborated with the WJC to develop a free training certificate on investigative strategies to aid law enforcement in the use of financial intelligence and other data related to the illegal wildlife trade. LEARN MORE: <a href="https://www.acams.org/en/training/certificates/ending-illegal-wildlife-trade-a-practical-guide-for-law-enforcement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acams.org/en/training/certificates/ending-illegal-wildlife-trade-a-practical-guide-for-law-enforcement</a>

Combating International Wildlife Trafficking & Other Environmental Crime, with Olivia Swaak-Goldman

Justine Walker

Kieran talks with colleague Dr. Justine Walker, Global Head - Sanctions, Compliance and Risk at ACAMS, about the likely shape of sanctions against Russia should it invade Ukraine.In the wake of ACAM’s Second Annual Sanctions Summit, Justine discusses keynote speaker and White House special advisor Peter Harrell’s promise of severe sanctions against Russia should it attack Ukraine and analyzes the Summit buzz about how the United States, United Kingdom and European Union as well as the financial industry are preparing for possible sanctions.“In thinking of good practice… you do need to map your Russia exposure,” Justine says, adding that financial institutions and companies must ask, “Do you have investments in Russia? Do you have people in Russia? What type of securities exposure do you have? Are you exporting to Russia?” In the event of sanctions, she says, corporations should ask “What may you need to withdraw from and are you able to withdraw from that?”

Kieran talks with colleague Dr. Justine Walker, Global Head - Sanctions, Compliance and Risk at ACAMS, about the likely shape of sanctions against Russia should it invade Ukraine. In the wake of ACAM’s Second Annual Sanctions Summit, Justine discusses keynote speaker and White House special advisor Peter Harrell’s promise of severe sanctions against Russia should it attack Ukraine and analyzes the Summit buzz about how the United States, United Kingdom and European Union as well as the financial industry are preparing for possible sanctions. “In thinking of good practice… you do need to map your Russia exposure,” Justine says, adding that financial institutions and companies must ask, “Do you have investments in Russia? Do you have people in Russia? What type of securities exposure do you have? Are you exporting to Russia?” In the event of sanctions, she says, corporations should ask “What may you need to withdraw from and are you able to withdraw from that?”

Anticipating the Scope of Possible Russian Sanctions, with Justine Walker

Anjana Rajan

Kieran talks with Anjana Rajan, chief technology officer for Polaris, about the work the not-for-profit does to fight human trafficking, including having helped more than 30,000 trafficking survivors via its national hotline. In looking ahead, Anjana talks about the need to recreate the Internet to end its use by the powerful to exploit the vulnerable, a reality made only worse by the accelerated digitalization of life in the wake of COVID-19. Anjana says the current debate about Web 3, the next generation of the Internet, offers us all a chance to create a better virtual world or to further the Web’s capacity to be used for exploitation. “As a cryptographer, I largely believe in the potential of Web 3 to help restore economic justice to victims and survivors of human trafficking,” Anjana says, “but as a human trafficking expert, I think Web 3 only offers that possibility, not the guarantee.”

Kieran talks with Anjana Rajan, chief technology officer for Polaris, about the work the not-for-profit does to fight human trafficking, including having helped more than 30,000 trafficking survivors via its national hotline. In looking ahead, Anjana talks about the need to recreate the Internet to end its use by the powerful to exploit the vulnerable, a reality made only worse by the accelerated digitalization of life in the wake of COVID-19. Anjana says the current debate about Web 3, the next generation of the Internet, offers us all a chance to create a better virtual world or to further the Web’s capacity to be used for exploitation. “As a cryptographer, I largely believe in the potential of Web 3 to help restore economic justice to victims and survivors of human trafficking,” Anjana says, “but as a human trafficking expert, I think Web 3 only offers that possibility, not the guarantee.”

Imagining a Better Web 3 World That Protects Human Trafficking Victims, with Anjana Rajan

Tom Robinson

Kieran talks with Dr. Tom Robinson, chief scientist and founder of Elliptic, a blockchain forensics company, about the phenomenal growth of decentralized finance, or DeFi. Offering the promise of a wide array of financial services on an inexpensive and inclusive basis, DeFi also presents a significant fraud and money laundering threat, Tom says. Drawing on Elliptic’s recently released report, “DeFi: Risk, Regulation and the Rise of DeCrime, which he co-wrote, Tom covers the need for legislation and greater regulatory oversight to stem fraud and money laundering as well as ways in which blockchain forensics are being used to track illicit funds on DeFi platforms. “I think it is reasonable to describe this as the ‘Wild West’ in that there are fortunes to be made here and fortunes to be lost and that’s happening every day,” says Tom.

Kieran talks with Dr. Tom Robinson, chief scientist and founder of Elliptic, a blockchain forensics company, about the phenomenal growth of decentralized finance, or DeFi. Offering the promise of a wide array of financial services on an inexpensive and inclusive basis, DeFi also presents a significant fraud and money laundering threat, Tom says. Drawing on Elliptic’s recently released report, “DeFi: Risk, Regulation and the Rise of DeCrime, which he co-wrote, Tom covers the need for legislation and greater regulatory oversight to stem fraud and money laundering as well as ways in which blockchain forensics are being used to track illicit funds on DeFi platforms. “I think it is reasonable to describe this as the ‘Wild West’ in that there are fortunes to be made here and fortunes to be lost and that’s happening every day,” says Tom.

Understanding the Rise of DeFi and ‘DeCrime,’ with Tom Robinson

The material and subject matter are very interesting and the host and guests are great, however the podcasts are way too short. Twice monthly, 10-20 minute episodes don’t offer a lot of value. The recent episode about human trafficking for example was really interesting, but I would hesitate to really call it an interview. The episode was more accurately a 10 minute exposition of the guest’s book, then just kind of ended. So good work, but the people want more! Aim for 40-60 minutes.

Good material, not enough content

Such a great podcast! I work in the AML industry as an analyst and it’s so great to have our work represented so well in podcast media that I can enjoy during the workday.

Fantastic

In this podcast series, Kieran Beer (Chief Analyst at ACAMS) interviews the movers and shakers of the anti-financial crime world. Listen for fast-paced conversations about the latest financial scandal to hit newsstands, and insights on trending Financial Crime topics. Have something you’d like to hear covered? Email Kieran on podcasts@acams.org and tell us what matters to you. You can also follow Kieran on twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/kieranbeer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/kieranbeer</a> Subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Financial Crime Matters

Jeffrey Robinson

Jeffrey Robinson introduced stories of money laundering to the masses with his 1995 global best seller 'The Laundrymen'. Poised to release a completely revised edition 'The New Laundrymen' next year, Jeffrey gives Kieran a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what's included. Always opinionated and deeply passionate about the characters and stories he uncovers, Robinson, the author of 30 books, has been labelled "the world's leading financial crime author."Read Jeffrey's full bio on his website: http://www.jeffreyrobinson.com/bio

Jeffrey Robinson introduced stories of money laundering to the masses with his 1995 global best seller 'The Laundrymen'. Poised to release a completely revised edition 'The New Laundrymen' next year, Jeffrey gives Kieran a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what's included. Always opinionated and deeply passionate about the characters and stories he uncovers, Robinson, the author of 30 books, has been labelled "the world's leading financial crime author." Read Jeffrey's full bio on his website: <a href="http://www.jeffreyrobinson.com/bio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jeffreyrobinson.com/bio</a>

The Laundrymen: Jeffrey Robinson on cleaning up global money laundering

John Smith

John Smith spent 11 years at OFAC, including three years as it's Director, and served under 4 Presidents. He is a global authority on Sanctions, and in this interview with Kieran Beer he sets out the past, present and future of the Sanctions world as we know it. Discover why OFAC was created, what role Congress plays (and should play!) in setting Sanctions, and how the Clinton, Bush, Obama and Trump administrations have differed in their approaches. If you work in Financial Crime, or simply want to know how Sanctions have changed the world (like the fall of apartheid in South Africa) you need to listen to this podcast.We're also proud to announce that John will be giving a special presentation at the 15th Annual ACAMS European AML &amp; Anti-Financial Crime Conference in Berlin (11-13 June 2019). Find out more on www.acamsconferences.org/europe. Read John's full bio on the Morrison &amp; Foerster site at https://www.mofo.com/people/john-smith.html

John Smith spent 11 years at OFAC, including three years as it's Director, and served under 4 Presidents. He is a global authority on Sanctions, and in this interview with Kieran Beer he sets out the past, present and future of the Sanctions world as we know it. Discover why OFAC was created, what role Congress plays (and should play!) in setting Sanctions, and how the Clinton, Bush, Obama and Trump administrations have differed in their approaches. If you work in Financial Crime, or simply want to know how Sanctions have changed the world (like the fall of apartheid in South Africa) you need to listen to this podcast. We're also proud to announce that John will be giving a special presentation at the 15th Annual ACAMS European AML &amp; Anti-Financial Crime Conference in Berlin (11-13 June 2019). Find out more on <a href="http://www.acamsconferences.org/europe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.acamsconferences.org/europe</a>. Read John's full bio on the Morrison &amp; Foerster site at <a href="https://www.mofo.com/people/john-smith.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mofo.com/people/john-smith.html</a>

Sanctions with John Smith

Celina Realuyo

'We're now treating the Financiers just as seriously as the Terrorists themselves...that's a Gamechanger'. In this expansive chat about the financing of global terrorism, Celina Realuyo tells Kieran Beer about the defeat of ISIS, the rise and reach of Hezbollah and how criminals are using every trick in the financial crime book to keep money flowing to those intent on creating Terror. As a former US diplomat, international banker with Goldman Sachs, US counterterrorism official, and professor of international security affairs at the National Defense, Georgetown, George Washington, and Joint Special Operations Universities, Professor Celina Realuyo has over two decades of international experience in the public, private, and academic sectors.Read her full biography here: https://www.williamjperrycenter.org/about/full-time-faculty/ms-celina-realuyo

'We're now treating the Financiers just as seriously as the Terrorists themselves...that's a Gamechanger'. In this expansive chat about the financing of global terrorism, Celina Realuyo tells Kieran Beer about the defeat of ISIS, the rise and reach of Hezbollah and how criminals are using every trick in the financial crime book to keep money flowing to those intent on creating Terror. As a former US diplomat, international banker with Goldman Sachs, US counterterrorism official, and professor of international security affairs at the National Defense, Georgetown, George Washington, and Joint Special Operations Universities, Professor Celina Realuyo has over two decades of international experience in the public, private, and academic sectors. Read her full biography here: <a href="https://www.williamjperrycenter.org/about/full-time-faculty/ms-celina-realuyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.williamjperrycenter.org/about/full-time-faculty/ms-celina-realuyo</a>

ISIS, Hezbollah and Terror Finance with Celina Realuyo

Jacqueline Shinfield

FATF spoke...and Canada listened. Jacqueline Shinfield of Blake, Cassels &amp; Graydon walks Kieran Beer through the sweeping changes that Canada is making to its AML and Anti-Financial Crime legislative landscape. From regulating virtual currencies, changes to STR regimes, and dramatic shifts in Electronic Funds Transfer reporting frameworks - this is a must-hear briefing for all compliance professionals. And...it's just the start. Jacqueline tells us where Canada might tighten regulations even further as it seeks to match shifts in technology, and how our society shapes itself today. Read Jacqueline's full bio at: https://www.blakes.com/English/WhoWeAre/FindPerson/Pages/Profile.aspx?EmpID=105921We're also delighted to welcome Jacqueline as a speaker at the ACAMS 18th Annual Vegas Conference, which started today! Are you in Vegas this year? If you are, Kieran would love to hear in person how you're enjoying the Financial Crime Matters series...or give him a shout out on twitter at www.twitter.com/kieranbeer #ACAMSVegas

FATF spoke...and Canada listened. Jacqueline Shinfield of Blake, Cassels &amp; Graydon walks Kieran Beer through the sweeping changes that Canada is making to its AML and Anti-Financial Crime legislative landscape. From regulating virtual currencies, changes to STR regimes, and dramatic shifts in Electronic Funds Transfer reporting frameworks - this is a must-hear briefing for all compliance professionals. And...it's just the start. Jacqueline tells us where Canada might tighten regulations even further as it seeks to match shifts in technology, and how our society shapes itself today. Read Jacqueline's full bio at: <a href="https://www.blakes.com/English/WhoWeAre/FindPerson/Pages/Profile.aspx?EmpID=105921" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.blakes.com/English/WhoWeAre/FindPerson/Pages/Profile.aspx?EmpID=105921</a> We're also delighted to welcome Jacqueline as a speaker at the ACAMS 18th Annual Vegas Conference, which started today! Are you in Vegas this year? If you are, Kieran would love to hear in person how you're enjoying the Financial Crime Matters series...or give him a shout out on twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/kieranbeer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/kieranbeer</a> #ACAMSVegas

Canada's Radical Rethink on AML with Jacqueline Shinfield

Financial institutions have the power to disrupt the $150 billion business of modern slavery. In this episode, Angel Swift talks to Kieran Beer about the shocking global scale of human trafficking and the new digital platform that's been launched to help fight it: Stand Together Against Trafficking (STAT). If you work for a financial institution, in law enforcement, or at a non-profit or advocacy group, go to www.enigma.com/stat to sign-up.STAT(a free platform from Enigma, Polaris and ACAMS)is the first of its kind, harnessing big data and public-private collaboration to level up the fight against traffickers.Angel Swift is Vice President, Compliance and Financial Crime Solutions at Enigma Technologies, and formerly worked as a VP and Director of Investigations at American Express, and as a Prosecutor for the New York District Attorney's Office. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-nguyen-swift-4289999/

Financial institutions have the power to disrupt the $150 billion business of modern slavery. In this episode, Angel Swift talks to Kieran Beer about the shocking global scale of human trafficking and the new digital platform that's been launched to help fight it: Stand Together Against Trafficking (STAT). If you work for a financial institution, in law enforcement, or at a non-profit or advocacy group, go to <a href="http://www.enigma.com/stat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.enigma.com/stat</a> to sign-up. STAT(a free platform from Enigma, Polaris and ACAMS)is the first of its kind, harnessing big data and public-private collaboration to level up the fight against traffickers. Angel Swift is Vice President, Compliance and Financial Crime Solutions at Enigma Technologies, and formerly worked as a VP and Director of Investigations at American Express, and as a Prosecutor for the New York District Attorney's Office. LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-nguyen-swift-4289999/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-nguyen-swift-4289999/</a>

Stand Together Against Trafficking with Angel Swift

Tom Keatinge

How does North Korea finance their weapons program? And have sanctions been effective in stopping the proliferation of nuclear weapons? In this episode, Tom Keatinge from defence think tank RUSI talks to Kieran Beer about weapons of mass destruction, and gives his top tips for compliance professionals interested in upskilling in the increasingly complex area of counter-proliferation. Read more on this topic in ‘Securing the Supply Chain', the recent paper co-authored by Tom: https://rusi.org/publication/rusi-newsbrief/securing-supply-chain-implementing-north-korea-sanctions-beyond-bankingFollow Tom on twitter: https://twitter.com/keatingetom

How does North Korea finance their weapons program? And have sanctions been effective in stopping the proliferation of nuclear weapons? In this episode, Tom Keatinge from defence think tank RUSI talks to Kieran Beer about weapons of mass destruction, and gives his top tips for compliance professionals interested in upskilling in the increasingly complex area of counter-proliferation. Read more on this topic in ‘Securing the Supply Chain', the recent paper co-authored by Tom: <a href="https://rusi.org/publication/rusi-newsbrief/securing-supply-chain-implementing-north-korea-sanctions-beyond-banking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rusi.org/publication/rusi-newsbrief/securing-supply-chain-implementing-north-korea-sanctions-beyond-banking</a> Follow Tom on twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/keatingetom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/keatingetom</a>

Counter-Proliferation with Tom Keatinge

Elizabeth Loewy

Elder financial abuse is as devastating as physical abuse, and it's a problem on the rise. In this episode, Elizabeth Loewy and Kieran Beer explore both simple and high-tech ways to pick up on the signs that vulnerable adults might be being defrauded.  With an estimated 70-80% of all US assets now held by seniors (the Baby Boomers are aging!), financial institutions have to be prepared to spot and respond quickly to elder abuse scams. If you're a compliance officer, do you know what to look for, and what to do if you think there's a problem? Elizabeth Loewy has spent three decades fighting elder abuse, first as a Prosecutor (she served as co-counsel in the trial involving the financial exploitation of well-known philanthropist Brooke Astor by her son and his attorney, which resulted in convictions to both defendants), and now as co-founder and COO of FinTech company EverSafe. Read more about Liz's background at https://www.eversafe.com/team/

Elder financial abuse is as devastating as physical abuse, and it's a problem on the rise. In this episode, Elizabeth Loewy and Kieran Beer explore both simple and high-tech ways to pick up on the signs that vulnerable adults might be being defrauded. With an estimated 70-80% of all US assets now held by seniors (the Baby Boomers are aging!), financial institutions have to be prepared to spot and respond quickly to elder abuse scams. If you're a compliance officer, do you know what to look for, and what to do if you think there's a problem? Elizabeth Loewy has spent three decades fighting elder abuse, first as a Prosecutor (she served as co-counsel in the trial involving the financial exploitation of well-known philanthropist Brooke Astor by her son and his attorney, which resulted in convictions to both defendants), and now as co-founder and COO of FinTech company EverSafe. Read more about Liz's background at <a href="https://www.eversafe.com/team/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eversafe.com/team/</a>

Protecting the Elderly from Financial Abuse with Elizabeth Loewy

"Data Protection is not an obstacle to fight money-laundering" : Alexandra Jour-Schroeder of the European CommissionIn this episode, Kieran Beer hosts a fast-paced discussion with Alexandra Jour-Schroeder about the European Union's efforts to fight money laundering and the financing of terror. Their chat covers a diverse range of topics, from 5AMLD to GDPR, the effort to harmonise definitions across the EU's member states, and how the European Commission is working to bring together all of the actors who are fighting financial crime.

"Data Protection is not an obstacle to fight money-laundering" : Alexandra Jour-Schroeder of the European Commission In this episode, Kieran Beer hosts a fast-paced discussion with Alexandra Jour-Schroeder about the European Union's efforts to fight money laundering and the financing of terror. Their chat covers a diverse range of topics, from 5AMLD to GDPR, the effort to harmonise definitions across the EU's member states, and how the European Commission is working to bring together all of the actors who are fighting financial crime.

AML & the European Commission with Alexandra Jour-Schroeder

Michael Sachs talks to Kieran Beer about the cutting-edge work that the Manhattan District Attorney's office is doing to take down cybercrime. From scams involving Michael Jordan sneakers and black market Xanax, to a crypto armed robbery, he's seen it all. Their discussion also cover the ambiguities of this new world, including ongoing tensions between law enforcement and tech companies around device encryption, and the due diligence (or otherwise) being undertaken by innovative exchange channels like Bitcoin ATMs.See Michael's bio at: https://www.manhattanda.org/about-the-office/executive-team/

Michael Sachs talks to Kieran Beer about the cutting-edge work that the Manhattan District Attorney's office is doing to take down cybercrime. From scams involving Michael Jordan sneakers and black market Xanax, to a crypto armed robbery, he's seen it all. Their discussion also cover the ambiguities of this new world, including ongoing tensions between law enforcement and tech companies around device encryption, and the due diligence (or otherwise) being undertaken by innovative exchange channels like Bitcoin ATMs. See Michael's bio at: <a href="https://www.manhattanda.org/about-the-office/executive-team/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.manhattanda.org/about-the-office/executive-team/</a>

Law Enforcement vs Cybercrime in Manhattan

'These tools make it harder, costlier and riskier [for rogue actors] to move money around the world.' In this episode, Juan Zarate explains why sanctions shouldn’t be treated like a light switch, what he thinks about the US withdrawal from the JCPOA, and why financial tools are at the heart of national security efforts. In one of Financial Crime Matters' most wide-ranging interviews, Kieran Beer also asks Juan to comment on the delicate balance between privacy and transparency, and finally…what keeps him up at night. While at the US Treasury, Juan Zarate advised the White House on Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, and led the global hunt for Saddam Hussein’s assets. He is the author of 'Treasury's War: The Unleashing of a New Era of Financial Warfare' (2013), the Chairman and Co-Founder of the Financial Integrity Network, and the Senior National Security Analyst for NBC News.Read his full biography here: https://www.finintegrity.com/juan-c-zarate

'These tools make it harder, costlier and riskier [for rogue actors] to move money around the world.' In this episode, Juan Zarate explains why sanctions shouldn’t be treated like a light switch, what he thinks about the US withdrawal from the JCPOA, and why financial tools are at the heart of national security efforts. In one of Financial Crime Matters' most wide-ranging interviews, Kieran Beer also asks Juan to comment on the delicate balance between privacy and transparency, and finally…what keeps him up at night. While at the US Treasury, Juan Zarate advised the White House on Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, and led the global hunt for Saddam Hussein’s assets. He is the author of 'Treasury's War: The Unleashing of a New Era of Financial Warfare' (2013), the Chairman and Co-Founder of the Financial Integrity Network, and the Senior National Security Analyst for NBC News. Read his full biography here: <a href="https://www.finintegrity.com/juan-c-zarate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.finintegrity.com/juan-c-zarate</a>

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