The RegTech Pulse

2026 is a turning point for economic crime regulation in the UK. In this episode, Kathryn Westmore, Director of Financial Crime for UK Finance joins our Head of Regulation and Policy Katarina Pranjic to discuss how the UK’s economic crime framework is evolving following the conclusion of the Economic Crime Plan 2023–2026. They cover how anti‑corruption, fraud, AML and sanctions are being addressed...

Balancing regulatory expectations with rapid growth in the crypto sector is a core challenge for virtual asset service providers. Regulators are getting sharper on crypto, and the gap between “policy on paper” and “controls in production” is where teams get exposed. In this episode, Azrie Affendie, Financial Crime Compliance Manager at Blockchain.com to unpack what it really takes to scale a globa...

Compliance officers and screening teams are operating under unprecedented pressure. Sanctions volatility, rising transaction volumes, and increasingly complex data requirements have pushed many teams to breaking point — operationally and personally. This episode explores what that pressure looks like day‑to‑day, why it has become a systemic industry problem, and what compliance teams need from scr...

Since the start of 2026, shifting sanctions and export controls have reshaped global energy trade. In this episode, our resident compliance expert Vincent Gaudel is joined by global sanctions expert George Voloshin, to explore how US policy changes toward Venezuela, Iran, and Russia are colliding with continued EU and UK restrictions, driving fragmentation across oil markets. They break down what...

Regulators are increasingly coordinating cyber-related sanctions programs, in response to the rising threat of cybercrime. In this episode, Pratik Choudhary and Vincent Gaudel from LexisNexis Risk Solutions explore the rise in malign digital activities, the effects on society and how financial institutions can fight back. Links: Financial Crime Compliance Trends to Watch in 2026 infographic LexisN...

This episode is the first in a series exploring the Top Financial Crime Compliance Trends to Watch in 2026 . Geopolitical shifts are rapidly driving sanctions and export controls and changing how countries access financial systems — creating exploitable gaps across payments, trade, shipping, and compliance operations. In this episode Saskia Rietbroek, Executive Director and Founder of the Associat...

The financial services landscape is transforming dramatically as the EU's Instant Payment Regulation takes effect, requiring payments to be processed in under 10 seconds. This seismic shift creates unprecedented challenges for compliance teams responsible for sanctions screening and transaction monitoring. This episode brings together experts Eve Whittaker from LexisNexis Risk Solutions and E...

In this episode of The RegTech Pulse , host Ankit Sharma speaks with Konstantin Poptodorov, Market Planning Director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, about Australia’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) reform. They explore the key changes the legislation introduces including Tranche 2, their implications for the affected industries, and what businesses need to do to st...

This episode focuses on women as change makers in risk management, shining a light on their role in designing and implementing cutting-edge programs that disrupt criminal networks. In this International Women’s Day special, we sit down with three trailblazing women who tell their story of breaking barriers, and are shaping the future of financial crime compliance, and risk management. DISCLAIMER:...

This episode was recorded the week of January 20, 2025 Uncover the future of financial crime compliance and gain insights into the shifting regulatory landscape with our latest episode featuring experts Eve Whittaker and Vincent Gaudel. Learn about the dramatic rise in sanctions during 2024, the impact of global elections and the challenges posed by a surge in politically exposed persons (PEPs). D...

Welcome back to episode two! Here we discuss recent enforcement actions by OFAC and other major regulators, and what lessons compliance departments can learn from these. We also touch on insights from the recent ACSS Sanctions and Export Controls Conference in Washington D.C., and discuss possible outcomes for the sanctions landscape depending on the outcome of the U.S. election. Once again we are...

In the first of a two-part series we discuss the state of global sanctions as seen in the first half of 2024, with special guests Saskia Rietbroek, Executive Director of the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists, and Vincent Gaudel, Compliance Expert at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Today's episode highlights key changes and trends in terms of sanctions designations and focus areas, and...

July 30th is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In this episode, Rani Hong, a survivor of child slavery, shares her harrowing journey from being stolen from her family and sold into slavery, to eventually escaping and using her experience to advocate for others. She highlights her efforts to bring global attention to the issue of child slavery and her advocacy at the United Nations, and her...

We chat to Riccardo Domini, FinCrime Analyst at Satispay, about the role of public/private partnerships in protecting the financial ecosystem.   With experience in multinational companies and international organizations such as Interpol and the United Nations, Riccardo has first-hand experience in intelligence analysis, anti-money laundering, counter terrorist financing and security management. At...

Following the recent release of the EU's 13th sanctions package against Russia, Rocio Gray and Pratik Choudhary from LexisNexis Risk Solutions discuss sanctions circumvention, enforcement and effectiveness on the RegTech Pulse. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and op...

In the summer of 2023 the UK Gambling Commission issued further clarification on requirements and expectations from the Gambling Review White Paper, including around affordability checks. In this episode, Adam Doyle, Head of Gaming for the LexisNexis® RiskNarrative™ platform speaks to gambling compliance expert Fiona Hughes and Infinian Data Solutions Operations Manager Michelle Benson, about the...

This episode and the following description originally come from Lockstep Consulting's Making Data Better podcast.   A key actor in risk assessment is the data provider. These commercial operations aggregate and analyze the data produced by governments, enterprises, individuals, and even other data providers. All to feed today’s insatiable appetite for understanding who it is we are dealing wi...

In this episode, Nick Searle and Punit Mathur from LexisNexis Risk Solutions discuss the company's transformative journey in recent years and how they are putting innovation at the heart of operations and customer solutions. Discover how, through the concerted efforts of product teams and innovation leaders, the company navigates the complexities of creating a unified strategy that promises t...

Dive into the world of illegal wildlife trafficking with our special guests, Rob Campbell and Geraldine Fleming from United for Wildlife. This conversation reveals the true scale of this trade, which poses a serious threat to biodiversity, human health, economies and global security. We examine the ever-evolving tactics of traffickers, and the importance of public/private partnerships to fight bac...

The use of artificial intelligence with malicious intent is reshaping the risk landscape and posing new challenges for those working in compliance and fraud prevention. In this episode, Nina Kerkez invites Dr. Jeffrey Feinstein to discuss the potential for AI to be used to facilitate fraudulent activities, how businesses should prepare against these attacks and also how AI can be leveraged respons...

KYC is critical for gaming companies, to keep themselves and their players safe. With the boom in online gaming, regulators worldwide are updating and issuing guidance around player onboarding and responsible gaming. In this episode, Adam Doyle, Head of Gaming for the LexisNexis® RiskNarrative™ platform, discusses the meticulous process of validating players and safeguarding them against issues li...

Released in June 2023, the EU’s 11th Sanctions Package included a significant focus on trade compliance. In this episode, Aneta Klosek, Director of Market Planning for Trade Compliance, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, discusses the goals of these new measures, and what they mean for the 1,200 ports across the EU. For more information on trade compliance, visit our website . DISCLAIMER: The information...

Tune in for an explosive conversation with Casey Michel,  author of American Kleptocracy: How the U.S. Created the World's Greatest Money Laundering Scheme in History. Casey shares his insights into the labyrinth of complex kleptocratic networks, the rise of anonymous shell companies, and the role individual U.S. states play in transnational money laundering. Beyond the U.S., he discusses the...

High transaction volumes combined with today's complex regulatory environment are making transaction screening increasingly challenging. In this episode, our guests Sophie Lagouanelle, CAMS, Vice President, Screening Solutions, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions and Vincent Gaudel, CGSS, Financial Crime Compliance Expert, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions discuss regulatory developments and trends in transa...

On June 23, 2023, the EU adopted its 11th package of sanctions against Russia. In this episode, we are joined by Giulia Socci, Senior Associate at Studio Legale Padovan in Milan, who is an expert in trade compliance and international economic sanctions. Giulia discusses the latest release, with a particular focus on the anti-circumvention measures included. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in...