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Voices in Compliance

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Hosted by Jason Thomas, the Voices in Compliance Podcast dives into the world of regulatory strategy, compliance leadership, and risk innovation across financial services and fintech. From navigating EMI licensing to building credible MLRO functions, we explore how leaders are shaping the future of regulated markets in the UK, EU, and beyond. Whether you’re scaling a payments startup, steering compliance for a global bank, or advising on regulation in the digital age, expect practical insights, candid stories, and expert advice from the people behind the policies.

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Crypto Compliance, MiCA, Travel Rule & UK Financial Promotions With Deirdre Murphy - Ep.6 24.06.2026 44:25

In this episode of Voices in Compliance, host Jason Thomas speaks with Deirdre Murphy , VP and Head of Group Financial Crimes Compliance at Bitpanda ’s UK entities, about Bitpanda’s UK expansion and its global regulatory landscape across Europe and the UAE. Murphy compares financial crime risks in crypto versus traditional finance, challenges the perception that crypto is more crime-prone, and deb...

Stablecoins, Regulation & The Future of Crypto Compliance with John Stathacopoulos – Ep. 5 29.04.2026 36:44

In this episode of Voices in Compliance , host Jason Thomas from Alexander Barnes is joined by John Stathacopoulos, Global Head of Compliance at Velocity. John sits at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, bringing deep expertise from both regulated financial services and the fast-evolving world of crypto. At Velocity, he’s helping build next-generation financial infrastructu...

Scaling, Strategy & The Future of Compliance with Ross Osborne - Ep. 4 11.03.2026 44:50

In this episode of Voices in Compliance , host Jason Thomas sits down with Ross Osborne , UK CEO of Rippling , to explore the complexities of scaling compliance functions within high-growth fintech environments. Ross shares his perspective on why compliance should be a business enabler rather than a "policing" unit and discusses the critical importance of building a "compliance cult...

AI, Crypto & The Future of Compliance with Heather O'Gorman - Ep. 3 11.02.2026 26:12

In Episode 3 of Voices in Compliance, host Jason Thomas (Co-Founder of Alexander Barnes) is joined by Heather O'Gorman, Associate Director and Head of Digital Assets at FSCOM. Heather brings over a decade of experience to a deep-dive conversation on the rapidly evolving world of payments, e-money, and crypto assets. We explore the reality of AI in compliance - moving away from the idea of AI...

The Future of Revenue Protection with Willem Wellinghoff - Ep.2 21.01.2026 46:51

In this episode of Voices in Compliance, host Jason Thomas sits down with Willem Wellinghoff , Chief Compliance Officer at eCommPay , to discuss the evolving intersection of innovation and regulation. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Willem offers a unique perspective on shifting the compliance narrative from a "business blocker" to a strategic "revenue protector...

The Future of Compliance Leadership with Jess Cath - Ep.1 14.01.2026 31:07

Welcome to the debut episode of Voices in Compliance. Hosted by Jason Thomas, we sit down with Jess Cath, Managing Partner and financial crime expert, to discuss the shifting landscape of regulatory strategy in fintech and banking. In our inaugural episode, we move past the theory and dive into the practical realities of building a credible compliance function. Jess shares candid stories from the...