BCG on Compliance

With more than three decades at the forefront of cybersecurity strategy, Matthew Rosenquist has helped organizations navigate some of the most significant technological shifts of our time. As part of our ongoing Cyber Crime Series, he joins us to discuss the evolving cyber threat landscape and what compliance leaders need to be preparing for in 2026. In this episode, Matthew explains why yesterday...

Arun Chauhan is an expert in investigations and fraud-based litigation in London. His company, Tenet Law, is a major disruptor in the field of fraud investigation and litigation, and as part of our ongoing innovation series, we wanted to find out from him how and why his firm is so successful. Today on the podcast we cover: The limits of employee trust as a compliance tool Arun's idea of a cutting...

In today’s episode, we’ll share a special podcast where our host Hanjo Seibert joins Marit Rødevand for an appearance on “The Laundry”, a podcast that highlights anti-money laundering practices, compliance and the ever-evolving world of financial crime. Hanjo’s there to answer a simple question. Who Owns AI in Compliance? About The Laundry: The Laundry explores the complex world of financial crime...

In this episode of BCG on Compliance, your host Hanjo Seibert talks to James Treacy to find out why we are still only recovering a small fraction of illicit funds around the world. James is the CEO and co-founder of AML Intelligence, an Irish-based publication focusing on highlighting the latest in anti-money laundering techniques around the world. In today’s episode he unpacks one of the biggest...

Rethinking Compliance Across Asia with Barbara Tsai Compliance in Asia is no longer just about applying a Western-designed playbook to a different region with a completely different regulatory environment. It requires understanding how enforcement, politics, and business realities intersect in markets that expect global companies to follow local rules on local terms. In this episode our host Hanjo...

AI risk is moving faster than most organizations can write, let alone implement new policies. By the time a “Responsible AI” policy is approved, Generative AI has shifted the goalposts and “Agentic AI” is already raising the stakes for compliance professionals. In this episode our host Hanjo Seibert sits down with Reid Blackman, author of The Ethical Nightmare Challenge . This book unpacks a more...

In this special year-end episode of BCG on Compliance , host Hanjo Seibert is joined by co-host Katharina Hefter, Global Lead for Compliance and Crisis Management at BCG, to reflect on the themes and conversations that shaped the podcast this year. They revisit key topics including the rise of AI-enabled fraud and deepfakes, the growing tension between profit and compliance within organizations, a...

In this special episode, BCG on Compliance is sharing a conversation originally recorded on the AML Conversations podcast, hosted by John Byrne of AML RightSource. Our host Hanjo Seibert joins John for a deep dive into the evolving role of technology in financial crime compliance—and what the future may hold. They discuss how the perception of compliance has shifted over the past 20 years, why hum...

A fake invoice. A dubious text message. Most of us have brushed off a scam attempt at some point. But what happens when someone falls for one and what responsibility do banks have in stopping it? In this episode of BCG on Compliance , host Hanjo Seibert speaks with Carsten Helm, one of Europe’s leading voices in anti-financial crime. With over 15 years of experience fighting fraud across tradition...

In compliance, moments of uncertainty can define careers and reshape organizations. But what does it take to make sound judgments under intense pressure? How do you steer a team through a crisis without overpromising or losing trust? To explore these questions, our guest host and BCG senior executive Bernhard Gehra, is joined by senior compliance professional Satnam Lehal. In a wide-ranging discus...

Insider trading doesn’t always start with a grand plan. Sometimes it starts with a single decision made in isolation. In this episode, we talk to Tom Hardin, a former hedge fund analyst turned FBI informant, known in headlines as “Tipper X.” Tom opens up about his descent into insider trading, what it was like to wear a wire for the FBI and the personal and professional aftermath of becoming one o...

We are in the midst of a virtual asset revolution. Consumers are diversifying their portfolios to include crypto, but integration with financial institutions has been a challenge. Sheetal Bhardwaj, is at the forefront of compliance in the changing digital asset landscape. Sheetal is a banker, an expert in the digital asset domain and an anti-financial crime professional.  Sheetal’s career in...

As cybercrime, identity theft, and financial fraud rise, regulators are ramping up their responses— and companies and their compliance teams need to adapt to that change. Dr. Simone Kaempfer , partner at law firm Freshfields and head of the firm’s White Collar Defense Practice Group for Continental Europe, is an expert at navigating complex commercial legislation and compliance issues. Dr. Kaempfe...

Risk doesn't end with due diligence, it intensifies when money starts moving. But who really owns the responsibility for transaction monitoring, and how can organizations collaborate across silos to stay ahead of fraud? In this episode, Hanjo Seibert sits down with Vincent Walden , CEO of Kona AI , to explore how companies can modernize their compliance risk management practices by leveraging data...

The demand for skilled compliance professionals has never been higher. But what does it take to stand out in this competitive space? How are hiring trends shifting, and what role does new technology  play in shaping the future of compliance careers? To answer these questions, in this episode of BCG on Compliance, our special guest host Amalie Wedege is stepping in for our regular host Hanjo S...

For 12 years, Rowena Fell worked in British military intelligence, assessing threats in high-risk zones like Northern Ireland, Bosnia, and Iraq. She followed that up with 17 years in senior corporate roles, applying her expertise to business risk management. Now a Senior Director of Knowledge at BCG, she helps organizations prepare for an increasingly complex risk landscape. In this episode, Rowen...

This week we're resharing one of our more popular episodes. Enjoy! Traditional compliance has always relied on rules and red flags, but for Tobias Schweiger, there is a smarter way. Tobias is co-founder and CEO of Hawk, an AML and fraud prevention software provider, and he believes in bridging the gap between cautious, law-driven approaches and the power of AI. It’s not about rewriting the ruleboo...

For nearly 30 years, Robert Mazur served as a Federal Special Agent for multiple U.S. agencies. But his most perilous work came during the years he spent deep undercover, infiltrating two of Colombia’s most powerful drug cartels – a story so extraordinary it’s been captured in two books and a Hollywood film. His covert operations led him into life-threatening situations, including narrowly escapin...

As the geopolitical landscape continues to shift dramatically,  risk management practices need to evolve as well. Ted Datta knows this all too well. As Head of Financial Crime Practice at Moody's Analytics, he's focused on using data to unravel layers of ownership and help spot sanctions evasion, discover human rights risks, combat money laundering, and strengthen compliance practices overall...

For most of his career, Alastair Gray has been working to address the enormous problem of counterfeit goods. Some estimates put the global trade of counterfeits in the trillions, and despite the perception that it’s a victimless crime, there are indeed extraordinary implications that are connected to money laundering, human trafficking, and even funding terrorism.  As the Director of Anti-Cou...

Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2025 with a re-share of one of our most popular episodes from last year. Enjoy! In 2016, after Volkswagen's disastrous emissions scandal came to light, Hiltrud Werner took on the challenging role of Group Audit Director for the company and later as their Head of Integrity and Legal Affairs  This was no easy task. With the car manufacturer mired in legal and f...

December marks the one-year anniversary of BCG on Compliance , and with the holidays and the new year just around the corner, there’s a lot to celebrate, and even more compliance topics to dive into. We’ve just wrapped Season Two of BCG on Compliance and as 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back on a great year, filled with thought-provoking conversations, groundbreaking insights, and inspiring...

Over the past season we’ve heard from some of the brightest minds behind the latest Gen AI tools revolutionizing compliance, and there’s a lot to unpack. These conversations tackled how AI can make compliance faster, more accurate and help financial institutions stay one step ahead of increasingly sophisticated criminals.  As we wrap up Season Two, it’s time to reflect. In this special episod...

This week, we're looking back at another popular episode from this year: its a deep dive into the work of the Responsible AI Institute. We'll be back soon with a new episode to wrap up Season 2! Episode Summary With AI shifting the world around us and the ground under our feet, Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac and her colleagues at the Responsible AI Institute are working with organizations to safely naviga...

This week, we're bringing you a rebroadcast of one of our most popular episodes of this year: a fascinating talk with Andy Maguire about his work with HSBC during a very challenging time. Episode Summary In 2014, Andy McGuire joined HSBC as Group Chief Operating Officer at one of the most difficult times in the bank's history. Investigations had revealed that poor control processes had led to bill...