Network for Financial Crime Prevention

A system isn't a framework — and most institutions don't realize the difference until a regulator points it out. In this episode, guest host Marika Torsdotter sits down with Francisco Mainez, a transaction monitoring leader with deep experience across global financial institutions and fintechs, to unpack what separates a real transaction monitoring framework from the software underneath it...

In this episode, guest host Marika Torsdotter sits down with AI and financial crime compliance expert Aneta Klosek to cut through the noise around AI and reveal what most compliance professionals are still missing. While the industry fixates on large language models like ChatGPT, Aneta argues there's a whole ecosystem of AI algorithms quietly powering or failing to power the fight against fina...

In our latest episode, "Muddling Through the HormuzCrisis," we spoke with David Tannenbaum of Blackstone Compliance about the real-world implications of the 2026 Iran conflict for sanctions programs, maritime intelligence, and compliance frameworks. Some of what we cover might surprise you: → Commercial vessels are no longer using standardinternational fairways — they're routing thro...

Trade compliance isn't just a customs issue — it's a financial crime issue. In our latest NFCP podcast, I sat down with Francisco Montesinos Gutierrez, a seasoned trade compliance professional, to break down what every risk and compliance professional needs to know about global trade controls. We cover the three pillars of trade compliance — custom controls, sanctions & embargoes, and...

Marco Beranzoni (FinCrime Agent) and Louie Vargas (NFCP)opened the series the right way — no slides, no scripts, just an honestconversation about how two FinCrime professionals built their careers from theground up. A few things that came up worth sharing: → AI is coming for entry-level roles. Marco made itclear: if you're thinking about breaking into financial crime prevention, thewindow is n...

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the evolving world of compliance conferences with Vincent Beard from Informa Connect. He shares his journey from studying English to becoming a conference director, emphasizing the importance of staying close to industry developments. Vincent explains that the key to impactful conferences lies in balancing technical depth with accessibility. It’s crucial to ca...

Our first sanctions update of the year that will catch us up on all things sanctions from the beginning of 2026 until 4 March. Joining us on this edition: ✅ Ian Bolton of Sanctions SOS broke down UK/OFSI updates ✅ Mark Handley of Duane Morris LLP covered EU sanctions + global enforcement actions ✅ Aleksi Pursiainen of Solid Plan Consulting brought the Nordic perspective ✅ Dara Fernandez of Cin...

In this episode, host Marika Torsdotter sits down with Luma Zitani, a financial crime practitioner with 20 years of experience across small banks, large banks, and consultancy. Originally from Syria, Luma brings a perspective to this work that goes far beyond regulation — for her, financial crime prevention is deeply personal, and the stakes have never been abstract. Luma opens up about what keeps...

In this episode, host Marika Torsdotter reconnects with Hera U. Smith, a financial crime and third-party risk specialist at Moody's, with over a decade of experience spanning sanctions, export controls, and AML — across both the United States and Europe. Hera's path into the field is one few would have predicted: she started in litigation law at a firm in Los Angeles, passed the bar, and stumbled...

In this episode, host Marika Torsdotter sits down with Aneta Klosek, founder of Aithea — a startup connecting compliance professionals with the right tools and preparing them for the technology of tomorrow. With over 16 years of experience in financial crime prevention, Aneta brings a rare combination of deep regulatory knowledge, sales intuition, and a genuine passion for making compliance less &...

In this episode, host Marika Torsdotter sits down with Amber Vitale, an attorney, compliance executive, and senior advisor with over two decades of experience in sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML). Amber's career began at the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), where she specialized in civil penalties and enforcement — a foundation that has shaped ever...

In this episode, host Marika Torsdotter sits down with Alexandra Malakan, Governance & Control Specialist at Handelsbanken, for an insightful conversation on the evolving world of financial crime prevention (FCP). Alexandra shares her perspective on how AI is reshaping the compliance landscape — not as a replacement for human expertise, but as a powerful tool to streamline time-consuming tasks...

In this episode of the Network for Financial Crime Prevention podcast, host Louie Vargas dives into a surprising connection between urban design and financial crime. Joined by renowned urban design expert Mikael Colville-Andersen, they explore how the shaping of our cities can mask money laundering, corruption, and economic injustices.

We had a fascinating conversation with Eric Sohn (aka Mr. Sanctions) on the NFCP podcast about the evolving world of sanctions compliance. Here's what struck me most: 99% of sanctions complexity is irrelevant to day-to-day operations. Yet enforcement actions keep moving the goalposts—what seemed like "goldplating" yesterday becomes table stakes tomorrow. Key takeaways: • The OFAC fra...

We're thrilled to share our latest conversation with Asmita Velji Tejani, Managing Director at Visma Creditro, who brings a powerful perspective on leadership, belonging, and the evolution of financial crime prevention. Key Insights from this Episode: The Evolution of KYC : Asmita highlights thefundamental shift from one-time identity checks to continuous monitoring, a transformation many outs...

Just wrapped an eye-opening conversation with James Newport, Executive Director of the Swift Centre, on what's shaping up to be one of the most turbulent years in recent history. We're seeing a complete reshaping of the global order—from unprecedented interventions in Latin America to Iran teetering on the edge of collapse. The rules-based international system? It's being rewritten in...

The Evolution of KYC with David McCurdie We had an amazing conversation with David McCurdie (aka The KYC Guy) What we unpacked:📊 KYC isn't just compliance, it's about truly understanding your customers and managing relationships, not checking boxes⚡ The transformation: From 'contract administration' to today's continuous due diligence approach🤖 Tech is the game-changer: David's goal? "Make myse...

I'm thrilled to have with us today Sune Warberg Clausen, VP Financial Crime Prevention Services & Customer Success at Avallone, a company that's transforming how financial institutions approach Know Your Customer processes and screening. With deep expertise in financial crime prevention and a vision for more efficient, intelligent compliance systems, Sune is at the forefront of revolut...

Dive into the inspiring journey of John Smith , Partner at Morrison & Foerster (MoFo), in our inaugural NFCP Coffee Chat! Join us as we explore John's path into this impactful line of work. He also shares invaluable pearls of wisdom gleaned from his experience as a U.S. Civil Servant and now in private practice. This insightful video offers a unique opportunity to learn from a leader in th...

June 2025 monthly updates on sanctions compliance around the world.

NFCP had a follow up conversation with Dimitris Ampatzidis from kpler as he responds to some questions received after our previous recorded session.

A presentation covering high level sanctions compliance, the shadow fleet, and their application on the energy industry.

In today's digital age, the intersection of financial crime compliance and cybersecurity is more critical than ever. As cyber threats continue to evolve, it's essential to stay ahead with the latest strategies and best practices to protect your institution. You will hear from NFCP collaborator and founder of Aithea GmbH - Aneta Klosek, head of AI and Growth of Bitline: Cybersecurity, Simpl...

The summer is coming to an end but sanctions and trade compliance/export controls are still burning up. We'll cover from July until the time we meet in mid Sept. We are joined by our resident experts: covering the EU is Mark Handley, covering the UK is Ian Bolton, covering the US is Andrew Viloria, covering the Nordics is Aleksi Pursiainen, and this session will be moderated by Louie Vargas. S...

The Network for Financial Crime Prevention (NFCP) and High Coast Compliance are privileged to have Anders Heldestad who brings extensive experience in trade compliance and export control management, offering practical insights that bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and real-world implementation challenges.