The Laundry

With over 130 bomb attacks, a record numbers of shootings, and a criminal network estimated to include over 30,000 individuals – Sweden is in the grip of an organised gang crime problem like it’s never seen before. The magnitude of this issue became global news when Sweden’s Prime Minister called on the military to take to the streets and help combat the violence.In this podcast, we're moving the lens away from the violence on the streets - and looking behind the scenes - to the flow of money which fuels it. In this week's episode – our host, Fredrik Riiser, is joined by Jörgen Holmlund, Lecturer in Intelligence Analysis at the Swedish Defence University, as well as Viveka Strangert, Independent Consultant and Speaker. They discuss the current issues, the connections to money laundering, and the techniques to combat it. Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEngineers: Dominic Delargy, Nicholas Thon____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser – this podcast features renowned experts from sectors such as banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, an AML intelligence system.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s face it. When it comes to money laundering – the UK is a serious player! If money laundering was an olympic sport – research suggests that the UK would be on the podium with a silver medial – only trumped by Team USA! But now, a group of politicians are looking to fight that reputation with a new bill – currently passing through the Houses of Parliament. In this week's episode – our host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Dame Margaret Hodge, Member of Parliament for Barking. They discuss the Economic Crime Bill, the potential impact on the UK, and how political power can help fight financial crime.Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEngineers: Dominic Delargy, Nicholas Thon____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser – this podcast features renowned experts from sectors such as banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, an AML intelligence system.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest for this episode is unique to The Laundry so far!In 2007, he was convicted under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act for the kind of financial crimes our podcast audience are typically looking to combat! However, following cooperation with a sting operation, working undercover for three years, and a fourteen month spell in prison – he now raises awareness of the risks he once found themselves at the center of. In this week's episode – our host, Fredrik Riiser is joined by Richard Bistrong, speaker, consultant, and CEO of Front-Line Anti-Bribery. They discuss Richard's slippery slope to grand corruption, working with the authorities, and the lessons he teaches to corporations today!Check out Richard's article for Fast Company on the risks of high-performing employees here, as well as his newsletter "The Compliance Corner" here.Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEngineers: Dominic Delargy, Nicholas Thon____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser – this podcast features renowned experts from sectors such as banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, an AML intelligence system.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here.This episode is the property of Strise and is not for replication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The University of Oxford is currently *the* top higher learning institution in the world and two more British universities also make it into the top 10, according to World University Rankings.But new research has exposed how these prestigious places of learning, and many more across the UK, are under threat from money linked to global terrorism and crime!From student becoming money mules, to a ‘no-questions-asked’ approach to cash payments on tuition fees and accommodation – students and universities are vulnerable to financial crime.In this week's episode – our host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Nicholas Ryder, Professor of Law at Cardiff University. They discuss the vulnerabilities exposed by this research, the impact on students and universities, and what needs to happen next.Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Engineers: Dominic Delargy, Paul Allen, Nicholas Thon____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser – this podcast features renowned experts from sectors such as banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, an AML intelligence system.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human trafficking is one of those terms which hides a lot of human suffering.Estimates put the number of people trafficked globally at around 27 million – forced into domestic work, construction, agriculture, sexual exploitation, and many more dark avenues. This is a huge global problem that financial services can help to identify and eradicate – but only if it steps up to the challenge.In this week's episode – our host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Anita Nedergaard, Country AML Responsible, Nordea.They discuss how banking and human trafficking overlaps, the red flags all financial services should be looking for, and whether banks have a responsibility to fight this crime. Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEngineers: Nicholas Thon____________________________________This episode of The Laundry is brought to you in association with the HVIDVASK & TERRORFINANSIERING Conference in Copenhagen.  Bringing together experts from across the financial, private and public sectors – it’s a chance to learn and discuss all the hottest topics in the industry right now. The conference is taking place October 11 &12, 2023. Find out more at: insightsevents.dk ____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser – this podcast features renowned experts from sectors such as banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, an AML intelligence system.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Law firms are responsible for some of the largest transactions globally – from M&As, to real estate deals, to setting up new companies.But no money movement is without risk and legal firms come close to some of the most high-risk sectors in the world!In this week's episode – our host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Bruno Edenogie, Head of EU Compliance & Data Protection Officer at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. They discuss how does AML and compliance keeps the sector on the straight and narrow, the biggest challenges when it comes to money laundering, politically exposed persons, and sanctioned individuals, and why it's so important to get this right.Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEngineers: Nicholas Thon Jørgensen and George Stzuka____________________________________This episode of The Laundry is brought to you in association with the HVIDVASK & TERRORFINANSIERING Conference in Copenhagen.  Bringing together experts from across the financial, private and public sectors – it’s a chance to learn and discuss all the hottest topics in the industry right now. The conference is taking place October 11 &12, 2023. Find out more at: insightsevents.dk ____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser – this podcast features renowned experts from sectors such as banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, an AML Intelligence System.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From fine art to global wars – financial crime is everywhere! So, how does the industry keep up, who are the people fighting crime on the front line, and what are the consequences of not getting this right?Our new season of twelve episodes will be dropping every Thursday from September 28th.Make sure to subscribe to The Laundry wherever you get podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've probably seen the disturbing images in the news—people appearing like zombies, ravaged by the ruthless grip of the deadly drug, Fentanyl.In this gripping episode, we take a deep dive into the hidden realm where digital wealth meets addiction, destruction, and death. With the help of our special guest Scott Chipolina, Financial Times journalist, we unravel the intricate and devastating links between cryptocurrencies, Chinese suppliers, and the wave of fentanyl-related fatalities sweeping the United States.Beyond examining the mechanics of how digital currencies fuel this lethal crisis, we'll also explore the major players in this dangerous game and the global efforts to mitigate the damage.Join us as we dive headfirst into this tangled web of deception, addiction, and technology.Sources: "Crypto’s dark role in the US opioid epidemic", "Chinese Businesses Fueling the Fentanyl Epidemic Receive Tens of Millions in Crypto Payments" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the complexities of Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) in this insightful episode.Join us with our guest, Bruce Viney, the Director of Financial Crime Compliance Training at CCL Academy, as we explore TBML's intricacies, how criminals manipulate trade, and the challenges financial institutions and regulated companies face.Get ready for an information-packed discussion covering topics such as:Defining Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) and exploring its unique methodsIdentifying key indicators, red flags, and risk-management measures to protect against TBMLThe importance of robust KYC processes and supply chain transparency in combating TBMLHarnessing advanced technologies and transaction monitoring systems for TBML detectionRoles of Free Trade Zones, major organizations, and collaborative efforts in mitigating TBML risksAdapting to the latest regulatory updates in AML and compliance related to TBML preventionDon't miss out on this fascinating look into the secretive world of Trade-Based Money Laundering.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we speak with Patrick Skjennum, CTO of Strise, to delve deep into the fascinating world of Generative AI and its potential impact on the fight against financial crime.We uncover how Generative AI can revolutionize the financial industry, from combating financial crime to providing exceptional customer service. Patrick provides real-life examples of how companies are currently utilizing Generative AI in the financial sector, preparing you for the future of finance compliance.We also discuss how Generative AI can detect and prevent fraud, the challenges of using data for Generative AI models, and how to ensure transparency and ethical use of Generative AI in financial operations.Join us for an enlightening and comprehensive understanding of the emerging role of Generative AI and how it's changing the world of compliance. Tune in now to stay ahead of the AI game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.