Moody’s Talks: KYC Decoded

The recent Suisse Secrets data leak from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) exposed unethical business dealings within the global banking system. These leaks are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to widespread misconduct in the financial system. These suspicious transactions fuel a vast range of illegal activities like tax evasion, money laundering, drug trafficking, and modern slavery.Host Alex Pillow and Hugo Veazey, explore flaws embedded in the foundation of legal and banking systems around the globe and their devastating consequences. Listen along as they discuss the power organizations have to shift this dangerous and immoral paradigm by making systematic compliance changes to their tools, training, and accountability standards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ultimate beneficial ownership of a company is not as straightforward as it seems. This opaqueness begets a system where business structures are created legally, and yet are also the preferred vehicle for furthering financial crime like money laundering, human trafficking, and migrant smuggling. Follow along as host Alex Pillow dives deeper into the topic of UBOs with highly esteemed author and investigative journalist, Oliver Bullough, and Moody's Analytics Financial Crime Industry Practice Lead, Ted Datta.For further reading from Oliver Bullough, check out his renowned book, Moneyland: The Inside Story of the Crooks and Kleptocrats Who Rule the World. He is also a regular contributor to The Guardian, where you can find his recent article on Britain's role in handling Russian money, the impact this has had and how this relates to the military conflict in Ukraine. Visit the Moody's Analytics KYC website for more information on how to gain better transparency into your network.Additional resources recommended in this episode include:The Night Manager by John Le CarréRather Be the Devil by Ian RankinThe Dogs of War by Frederick ForsythKleptopia: How Dirty Money Is Conquering the World by Tom BurgisTreasure Islands: Tax Havens and the Men who Stole the World by Nicholas ShaxonPutin's People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took On the West by Catherine BeltonMcMafia: A Journey Through the Global Criminal Underworld by Misha GlennyHave any feedback or ideas for new Moody's Talks: KYC Decoded episodes? Please contact us at podcasts@moodys.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While unequivocally wrong, the global practice of modern slavery is yet to be completely eradicated. Host Alex Pillow is joined by Professor Zoe Trodd, Director of the Rights Lab, and Jakob Hahn-Petersen, Moody's Analytics KYC Product Strategist, to discuss the magnitude of the problem and the role governments, organizations, individuals, and technology can play to fight against it.To learn more about Rights Lab and this very important subject, please visit their website. And for further reading, check out To Plead Our Own Cause: Personal Stories by Today's Slaves, a book by Professor Zoe Trodd and Kevin Bales, and Disposable People: New Slavery in the Global Economy by Kevin Bales. Visit the Moody's Analytics KYC website for more information on how to combat modern slavery in your organization.Have any feedback or ideas for new Moody's Talks: KYC Decoded episodes? Please contact us at podcasts@moodys.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moody’s Talks: KYC Decoded is your window into the world of financial crime fighters and the industries that arm them against the illegal actors that threaten people, companies and society. Listen and learn from subject matter experts, authors and practitioners to find out how you can better address and mitigate the risks to your business and community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.