1010. Insights: Sanctions: how can fintechs keep up?
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
How should we interpret the slowdown in designations?
James and Emil discuss geopolitical drivers, maintenance-focused updates, and continued sanctions activity despite fewer new listings.
About this episode:
In this episode, host Kate Moody is joined by an expert panel in partnership with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to unpack a trend that’s quietly reshaping global finance: the slowdown in sanctions activity.
With the latest Sanctions Pulse Report showing a 40% drop in new designations - the steepest decline in three years - the team explores what’s really behind the numbers, and what it means for fintechs navigating compliance in 2025.
From delistings and enforcement trends to the growing role of automation, AI, and real-time data, they break down how fintechs can stay ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
Whether you’re leading a compliance team or just curious about the forces shaping financial regulation, this episode is packed with insights on turning a quieter sanctions cycle into a smarter strategy. Enjoy the listen!
This week's guests:
-
Katarina Pranjić - Head of Regulation and Policy, Economic Crime at LexisNexis Risk Solutions
-
Emil Dall, Principal Consultant and Head of Sanctions, FINTRAIL.
-
James Dodsworth, Senior Manager, Financial Crime at Thistle Initiatives
Gain insight into the changes of major sanctions lists and watchlist data between January-June 2025 with the latest Sanctions Pulse series from LexisNexis ® Risk Solutions - https://risk.lexisnexis.co.uk/insights-resources/infographic/sanctions-pulse?trmid=BSCRMK25.UKI.14310.PD3P39065
--
Links to check out:
Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf
Support our charity partner School-Home Support
--
About 11:FS
At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at 11fs.com/ventures
--
About Fintech Insider:
Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services.
Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space.
Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance.
Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you.
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Got a question for us? Email podcasts@11fs.com!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The AI-powered Podcast Player
