Network for Financial Crime Prevention

We had a compelling discussion with David Tannenbaum from Blackstone Compliance Services on one of maritime's most pressing challenges - the dark fleet phenomenon. We explored:• How shadow vessels are reshaping global trade routes• The escalating maritime risks facing the industry• Critical geopolitical tensions driving these underground networks• What compliance professionals need to know NOW...

In this recorded session, James Newport (Acting Executive Director, Swift Centre) joins Louie Vargas (Founder, Network for Financial Crime Prevention (NFCP)) to explore how forecasting can be applied to decision making in financial crime prevention and compliance. From spotting early signals to preparing for complex geopolitical risks, this conversation goes beyond theory—James even walks through...

What we explored: → His remarkable journey from Chief Editor at a major Russian media organization to London-based risk intelligence expert → The pivotal moments that shaped his transition from Moscow to the UK → How his Harvard Kennedy School training in negotiation and conflict resolution influences his current work → Real insights into today's geopolitical landscape involving Russia - strai...

What we explored:✨ Her transition from Salv to building Heavens Sent GTM Services – a company that arrives "just at the right time" to accelerate growth✨ Why she fell in love with RegTech after witnessing slow tech adoption in wealth management and compliance✨ The evolution from "tech talk" to "business talk" around AI – and why she sees agentic AI as the next fron...

We sat down with Jan Lepeu, fresh off defending his doctoral thesis at the European University Institute, for a fascinating deep-dive into international sanctions and EU foreign policy. From LSE to the College of Europe to groundbreaking research, Jan's journey through humanitarian work and trade policy gives him a unique lens on how sanctions reshape nations, economies, and lives. In this con...

A critical briefing on the UN snapback of Iranian sanctions and its immediate implications for UK operations with potential ripple effects across the EU.Expert speakers:🔹 Ian Bolton, Sanctions SOS🔹 Mark Handley, Duane Morris LLPWhat you'll learn:✓ What the snapback means for your compliance obligations✓ UK-specific impacts and enforcement risks✓ Potential EU implications on the horizon✓ Prac...

Watch as Flemming and Louie talk shop about the current financial crime environment. Topics also covered are:* The cultural mindset of compliance* Breaking down silos* The role of education and society* The impact of technology on financial crime* Training and developmentThis episode was powered by spekr (http://spektr.com/)

Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring two powerhouse voices in compliance and financial crime prevention:🎯 Paul Coady from Compliance LnD will share cutting-edge strategies for building robust compliance frameworks🎯 Marcus Mølleskov brings his expertise on transformation in financial services and regulatory technology🤝 Following their presentations, our founder Louie Vargas will moderate a...

Our monthly sanctions updated covering the major sanctions regimes (EU, UK, and US) and a Nordic spotlight. Joining us are some of the sharpest minds in the field:• Ian Bolton of Sanctions SOS, covering the UK• Mark Handley of Duane Morris, covering the EU• Tyler Nielsen of Sanctions Advisory, covering the US• Aleksi Pursiainen of Solid Plan Consulting, covering the Nordics

In this episode, Pekka and Louie discuss:🔹 Pekka's journey from law enforcement to financial supervision 🔹 The reality of Nordic and EU collaboration on financial crime 🔹 Finland's unique perspective on sanctions enforcement—sharing a 1,340 km border with Russia 🔹 Whether EU nations are taking Russian sanctions evasion seriously enough 🔹 The emerging threats keeping supervisors up at...

Patrick Neyts and Louie Vargas explored why ESG and Anti-Financial Crime remain frustratingly siloed—despite massive overlaps that leave organizations vulnerable to risks they can't even see. Here's what hit home:→ Human rights violations persist partly because AFC expertise is missing from ESG work→ Standard due diligence misses what following the money reveals—from ghost factories using...

Flemming Klausen is back, and we're tackling one of compliance's biggest challenges: the silo problem. Here's what we unpacked:Breaking down the walls. Financial crime compliance can't live in isolated boxes. When AML, fraud, sanctions, and risk teams operate independently, criminals find the gaps. We discussed why integration isn't just nice to have—it's essential. Specialists vs Generalists. Hot...

In a world where compliance is often viewed as a dry and monotonous field, Elliot Turner stands out as a beacon of creativity and innovation. As the founder of the Creative Compliance Officer, he merges the structured nature of compliance with the vibrant world of events and creativity. In this blog post, we delve into the insights shared by Elliot during a recent fireside chat with Louie Vargas,...