The Laundry

Turn on the TV or scroll your phone – the headlines are full of war and global conflict. But according to the author of a new book, modern warfare isn’t being fought on battlefields anymore – but through payment systems, supply chains, strategic waterways, insurance markets, and more. And no one does this better than the USA Our expert host, Robin Lycka , is joined by Edward Fishman , Au...

Everyone has the right to a fair trial. That also includes: alleged shady oligarchs, bribers, money launderers, sanction evaders, and dodgy dealers. So: who represents them? You might imagine a Better Call Saul style situation – but your perception may be wrong.  Our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by Paul Felberg , Head of White Collar Defense at Brown Rudnick , to reveal: What...

For the Easter break – we are diving into The Laundry archives and bringing you one of our favourite episodes of the podcast to date! In this episode: our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by Geoff White , investigative journalist, to reveal: The dark secrets of North Korea's cyber army . The pair discuss explore the inner workings of the elite North Korean hackers – known as Lazar...

Data is the new currency. But many banks and financial institutions grabbed so much of this new currency, they don't know what to do with it! Our expert host, Fredrik Riiser, is joined by Robert Bing , Global Head of Client Lifecycle Management at Davies to talk about: what you're getting wrong about data. The pair discuss: how data collection became bloated, the impact this has on business decisi...

We’re touching The Laundry down in a single country – to understand how it looks at financial crime and the lessons we can take from it. To start us off: we’re going to the EU’s second largest economy and the inventor of more than 1,000 types of cheese. Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Gabriel Vedrenne , Senior Reporter at ACAMS , to discuss: everything you need to know about financia...

Many institutions are running at one hundred miles an hour to keep up with compliance, new regulations, and sanctions. But sometimes, it’s crucial to slow down and ensure everything is running smoothly before you’re forced to slam on the brakes. Remediation projects act as a critical tune-up, helping financial institutions stay ahead of fines, money laundering risks, and threats to customer funds....

AI agents can now perform many of the same tasks as compliance professionals. Software programs powered by AI can handle everything from KYC/KYB checks to pulling documents, searching company registries, and scanning for adverse media. To misquote Jurassic Park : Are we so preoccupied with whether we could use these tools for compliance that we forget to ask whether we should ? Our expert hosts, M...

The Trump presidency throws out a new dramatic storyline every day. But it's time assess three big decisions that are important to those working in the AML, compliance, and financial crime sectors: The Department of Justice has halted the enforcement of a US anti-corruption law that bars Americans from bribing foreign government officials to win business Attorney General Pam Bondi closed down a un...

The tackling and reporting of money laundering can lead to long nights for those on the frontline. It’s not just your company’s reputation, as well as the safety of customers, in your hands – you’re responsible for blocking those passages where criminals, terrorists, and rogue states clean their money. But, fear not! This podcast is like group therapy looking for some solutions to those sleep...

You know those action movies where the two biggest movie stars team up to turn their firepower on the bad guys? This is the approach that some organisations are taking with FRAML – combining fraud and anti-money laundering teams to look at the financial crime picture in a holistic fashion. But, some worry this super-powered team-up is more of a buzzword than an actual blockbuster. Our ex...

Since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, sanctions have become more than just a topic for compliance professionals, law enforcement, and regulators. They’re now a buzzword on the lips of politicians, activists, terror organisations, and the general public! On this very special community podcast – recorded on 4th February in front of a live virtual audience – we are asking: Will sanctions hit their...

Who knew a pizza order could blow up the internet? In January, Jesse Pollak tagged an AI agent in a social media post saying, "I want some pizza." That simple message triggered an AI-driven transaction—one automated agent placed the order while another coordinated payment. The rise of AI agents has sparked discussions across industries and especially in compliance, AML, and financial crime. Our ex...

Did you really think rich Russian oligarchs were going to just * give up * being rich? Despite the ongoing invasion of Ukraine and yet more sanctions packages looking to crush the war effort – the owners of plush properties, energy companies, and super-yachts are still making money. Our expert host, Robin Lycka , is joined by Miles Johnson , Investigative Reporter at the Financial Times to as...

As we kick off a new year, the industry is turning its focus to 2025, considering everything from evolving regulations and global sanctions to emerging financial crime threats. To launch our new season, we’re taking you on a whirlwind journey through 150 years of financial crime—spanning from the Wild West to the modern age of faceless, digital threats. They say, if you don't know where you've com...

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We are diving into The Laundry archives and bringing you some of our favourite episodes of the podcast to date. This week: our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by, John Davidson , Director, Ernst & Young LLP (known as EY) to discuss: How ChatGPT is supercharging financial crime The pair discuss: the rise of generative AI impacting the compliance industry, the supercharged threats that C...

It's the festive season, so we’re leaving you a little something in your podcast stocking. We are diving into The Laundry archives and bringing you some of our favourite episodes of the podcast to date. This week: our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by Scott Chipolina , former digital assets correspondent of the Financial Times to discuss: how crypto fuels the deadly fentanyl epidemic...

It's the festive season, so we’re leaving you a little something in your podcast stocking. We are diving into The Laundry archives and bringing you some of our favourite episodes of the podcast to date. This week: our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by, Graham Barrow , co-presenter of The Dark Money Files podcast, to discuss: how the ridiculous UK business register fuels financial crime. T...

It's the festive season, so we’re leaving you a little something in your podcast stocking. We are diving into The Laundry archives and bringing you some of our favourite episodes of the podcast to date. This week: our expert host, Fredrik Riiser , is joined by Fredrik Söderberg , CEO & Club Director, of AIK Fotboll to discuss: the financial crime risks of the football industry . The United Nat...

It's the festive season, so we’re leaving you a little something in your podcast stocking. We are diving into The Laundry archives and bringing you some of our favourite episodes of the podcast to date. This week: our host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by Bruno Edenogie , Head of EU Compliance & Data Protection Officer at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe to discuss: How can compliance keep the...

There’s no such thing as a slow year in this industry—stories of scandals, crimes, fines, and regulations just keep on coming. But even with that in mind, 2024 feels like a standout year. So, what should compliance professionals focus on? How do we separate what’s truly important from what’s just entertaining? Our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by Jesal Punjani , Managing Director at Plen...

One of the dirtiest secrets of financial crime and money laundering is that there is a whole professional network of facilitators or enablers who help run the whole thing. Without these experts, many criminals wouldn’t have the first idea about how to conceal their funds, dodge sanctions, or wash their criminal earnings. These enablers are hiding in plain sight…and there is NOTHING we can do about...

Discovering the structures, identifying the key players, and uncovering potential shadowy influences behind a business—UBO discovery is among the most critical tasks for any compliance professional. But how does UBO mapping differ from KYC and other compliance processes? Why is it essential to implement? And what role does it play in the global fight against financial crime? Our expert hosts –&nbs...

A Malaysian government fund – set up to boost the country’s economy – becomes one of the biggest frauds in history! Billions of dollars were siphoned from the state purse and funnelled through shell companies, banks, and other financial institutions worldwide. While this scandal is no longer making headlines, it doesn’t mean it’s over... We are joined by investigative journalist and co-author...

The Donald Trump sequel is happening—and this time, it’s personal! The former U.S. President has returned to the White House despite controversies, court cases, provocative statements, riots, and more. But what does it mean for the financial crime space to have the first convicted criminal elected to the Oval Office? Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by journalist Oliver Bullough to discu...