President Trump called tariffs “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” On a self-declared ‘Liberation Day,’ the US unleashed a wave of new blanket tariffs on nations across the globe. Stock markets plunged worldwide, the administration hit the brakes, and announced a 90-day pause on their new global trade plan. But the 90-day countdown is almost over and there's no sign of a new favourite word from the White House yet. Our expert host, Robin Lycka, is joined by Tom Cardamone , President &am...
Jun 26, 2025•29 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Think about the road you took to work, the flight you booked for your next holiday, or even the property you’re looking to buy. What if they were all made possible by shadowy deals between powerful corporations and oligarchs? But surely this couldn't be happening in Scandinavia, where trust and transparency are so important…could it? Our expert hosts, Fredrik Riiser and Robin Lycka, team up to reveal: how oligarchs embedded themselves across Scandinavia The pair discuss: the businesses with hidd...
Jun 19, 2025•27 min•Season 8Ep. 9
The Laundry was recently the closing act at Finland’s biggest event for the AML industry – after a day of talks from expert speakers across banking, fintech, payments, consultancy, law enforcement, and academia. After soaking up all the valuable information like sponges – our panel are bringing some of the biggest, best, and brightest takes to you! Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Christian Elkjær , Senior Manager of Third Party Risk & Compliance Advisory at Dun & Bradstreet...
Jun 12, 2025•26 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Hot coral cards, instant money transfers, sleek onboarding, and mega funding rounds. Take yourself back to the 2010s and the fintech hype train was in full effect! Now the industry has grown up and handles more of our money than ever before – the pendulum is shifting on these ‘disruptors’ who now face much of the same pressures as the big boys of banking. So, does fintech continue to exist if their risk appetite shrinks? Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Craig McLeod , Head of UK Fin...
Jun 05, 2025•28 min•Season 8Ep. 7
It’s been a wild ride for Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al Sharaa. Recently, he was photographed alongside Donald Trump in Riyadh, marking a historic moment: the announcement of the end of U.S. sanctions on Syria. It’s quite the turnaround for a man who once had a $10 million bounty on his head. There’s a growing sense of optimism about Syria’s reintegration into the global financial system, after years of international isolation. Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Luma Zitani , fi...
May 29, 2025•37 min•Season 8Ep. 6
We’re touching The Laundry down in a single country – to understand how it looks at financial crime and the lessons we can take from it. This episode: a nation where a scam involving tulip sellers can make international news! Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Erik Reissenweber, Anti-Money Laundering Specialist at AMLC , to reveal: everything you need to know about financial crime in the Netherlands. The pair discuss: the importance of collaboration to the 'Dutch approach', reporting ...
May 22, 2025•32 min•Season 8Ep. 5
'Compliance’ and ‘Innovation’ have never traditionally been the best of friends. They can be seen as opposite ends of a spectrum. But in this modern competitive market for financial services – that has to change! Recorded at Avanza Bank in Stockholm – our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Karoline Tyan , Specially Appointed Executive in AML/CFT, and Martin Sturesson Christiansen , Product Manager at Avanza Bank , to reveal: How do you match innovation with compliance? The panel discuss: ...
May 15, 2025•32 min•Season 8Ep. 4
This week, our expert hosts – Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka – have the tables turned on them as they respond to questions, comments, and hot takes from Heads of Compliance, MLROs, sanctions experts, and other listeners of the podcast. The panel discuss: when it's right to separate the roles of Head of Compliance and MLRO; the cash-heavy businesses now replacing laundromats; and the impact of the US rollback on a UBO register, and much much more! Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Ed...
May 08, 2025•38 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Turn on the TV or scroll your phone – the headlines are full of war and global conflict. But according to the author of a new book, modern warfare isn’t being fought on battlefields anymore – but through payment systems, supply chains, strategic waterways, insurance markets, and more. And no one does this better than the USA Our expert host, Robin Lycka , is joined by Edward Fishman , Author of Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare , and Tyler Nielsen , CEO of Sanctions Advi...
Apr 30, 2025•36 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Everyone has the right to a fair trial. That also includes: alleged shady oligarchs, bribers, money launderers, sanction evaders, and dodgy dealers. So: who represents them? You might imagine a Better Call Saul style situation – but your perception may be wrong. Our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by Paul Felberg , Head of White Collar Defense at Brown Rudnick , to reveal: What you don't know about defending suspects of financial crime The pair discuss: what defending white collar crime ...
Apr 24, 2025•35 min•Season 8Ep. 1
For the Easter break – we are diving into The Laundry archives and bringing you one of our favourite episodes of the podcast to date! In this episode: our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by Geoff White , investigative journalist, to reveal: The dark secrets of North Korea's cyber army . The pair discuss explore the inner workings of the elite North Korean hackers – known as Lazarus Group – and their staggering theft of billions of dollars through cyberattacks. Geoff reveals how the North...
Apr 17, 2025•37 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Data is the new currency. But many banks and financial institutions grabbed so much of this new currency, they don't know what to do with it! Our expert host, Fredrik Riiser, is joined by Robert Bing , Global Head of Client Lifecycle Management at Davies to talk about: what you're getting wrong about data. The pair discuss: how data collection became bloated, the impact this has on business decisions, and how financial institutions can make a change. Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic...
Apr 10, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 11
We’re touching The Laundry down in a single country – to understand how it looks at financial crime and the lessons we can take from it. To start us off: we’re going to the EU’s second largest economy and the inventor of more than 1,000 types of cheese. Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Gabriel Vedrenne , Senior Reporter at ACAMS , to discuss: everything you need to know about financial crime in France. The pair discuss: why 2012 was such a crucial year for France's approach to finan...
Apr 03, 2025•32 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Many institutions are running at one hundred miles an hour to keep up with compliance, new regulations, and sanctions. But sometimes, it’s crucial to slow down and ensure everything is running smoothly before you’re forced to slam on the brakes. Remediation projects act as a critical tune-up, helping financial institutions stay ahead of fines, money laundering risks, and threats to customer funds. Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Steve Lamb , COO of Kyckr , and Eoin Davis , Director...
Mar 27, 2025•31 min•Season 7Ep. 9
AI agents can now perform many of the same tasks as compliance professionals. Software programs powered by AI can handle everything from KYC/KYB checks to pulling documents, searching company registries, and scanning for adverse media. To misquote Jurassic Park : Are we so preoccupied with whether we could use these tools for compliance that we forget to ask whether we should ? Our expert hosts, Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser, are joined by Thomas Osinga , Tribe Lead - Data and Orchestration ...
Mar 20, 2025•24 min•Season 7Ep. 8
The Trump presidency throws out a new dramatic storyline every day. But it's time assess three big decisions that are important to those working in the AML, compliance, and financial crime sectors: The Department of Justice has halted the enforcement of a US anti-corruption law that bars Americans from bribing foreign government officials to win business Attorney General Pam Bondi closed down a unit focussed on prosecuting white-collar crime, kleptocrats, as well as tracking foreign efforts to i...
Mar 13, 2025•41 min•Season 7Ep. 7
The tackling and reporting of money laundering can lead to long nights for those on the frontline. It’s not just your company’s reputation, as well as the safety of customers, in your hands – you’re responsible for blocking those passages where criminals, terrorists, and rogue states clean their money. But, fear not! This podcast is like group therapy looking for some solutions to those sleepless nights. Our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined on-stage at the PIMFA Financial Crime Conference...
Mar 06, 2025•32 min•Season 7Ep. 6
You know those action movies where the two biggest movie stars team up to turn their firepower on the bad guys? This is the approach that some organisations are taking with FRAML – combining fraud and anti-money laundering teams to look at the financial crime picture in a holistic fashion. But, some worry this super-powered team-up is more of a buzzword than an actual blockbuster. Our expert host, Fredrik Riiser , is joined by Terje Aleksander Fjeldvær , Head of Financial Crime & Sanctions a...
Feb 27, 2025•31 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, sanctions have become more than just a topic for compliance professionals, law enforcement, and regulators. They’re now a buzzword on the lips of politicians, activists, terror organisations, and the general public! On this very special community podcast – recorded on 4th February in front of a live virtual audience – we are asking: Will sanctions hit their peak in 2025? Our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by Emil Dall , Head of Sanctions at FINTRAIL ,...
Feb 20, 2025•48 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Who knew a pizza order could blow up the internet? In January, Jesse Pollak tagged an AI agent in a social media post saying, "I want some pizza." That simple message triggered an AI-driven transaction—one automated agent placed the order while another coordinated payment. The rise of AI agents has sparked discussions across industries and especially in compliance, AML, and financial crime. Our expert hosts – Marit Rødevand , Fredrik Riiser , and Robin Lycka – are teaming up to ask: why is every...
Feb 13, 2025•28 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Did you really think rich Russian oligarchs were going to just * give up * being rich? Despite the ongoing invasion of Ukraine and yet more sanctions packages looking to crush the war effort – the owners of plush properties, energy companies, and super-yachts are still making money. Our expert host, Robin Lycka , is joined by Miles Johnson , Investigative Reporter at the Financial Times to ask: who is buying up Russian assets? The panel discuss: How Russian money still moves across borders, the ...
Feb 06, 2025•32 min•Season 7Ep. 2
As we kick off a new year, the industry is turning its focus to 2025, considering everything from evolving regulations and global sanctions to emerging financial crime threats. To launch our new season, we’re taking you on a whirlwind journey through 150 years of financial crime—spanning from the Wild West to the modern age of faceless, digital threats. They say, if you don't know where you've come from, you can't know where you're going. Join our expert host, Fredrik Riiser, as he uncovers the ...
Jan 30, 2025•17 min•Season 7Ep. 1
To celebrate the new season of the podcast connecting AML, compliance, and financial crime to the real world – we are bringing you this very special offer from our affiliates at Shady Shark Superstore. Terms and conditions: Shady Shark Superstore is not a real entity and does not condone, facilitate, or participate in money laundering, fraud, or financial crime. Front companies are for illustrative purposes only and may collapse at any moment. White collar enablers are subject to availability an...
Jan 23, 2025•2 min
We are diving into The Laundry archives and bringing you some of our favourite episodes of the podcast to date. This week: our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by, John Davidson , Director, Ernst & Young LLP (known as EY) to discuss: How ChatGPT is supercharging financial crime The pair discuss: the rise of generative AI impacting the compliance industry, the supercharged threats that ChatGPT creates in financial crime, and how AML and Compliance professionals prepare for the future. ...
Jan 16, 2025•31 min
It's the festive season, so we’re leaving you a little something in your podcast stocking. We are diving into The Laundry archives and bringing you some of our favourite episodes of the podcast to date. This week: our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by Scott Chipolina , former digital assets correspondent of the Financial Times to discuss: how crypto fuels the deadly fentanyl epidemic. The pair discuss: the intricate and devastating links between cryptocurrencies, Chinese suppliers, and ...
Jan 09, 2025•27 min
It's the festive season, so we’re leaving you a little something in your podcast stocking. We are diving into The Laundry archives and bringing you some of our favourite episodes of the podcast to date. This week: our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by, Graham Barrow , co-presenter of The Dark Money Files podcast, to discuss: how the ridiculous UK business register fuels financial crime. The pair discuss: the criminals exploiting the system, the countries affected, and the measures being...
Jan 02, 2025•39 min
It's the festive season, so we’re leaving you a little something in your podcast stocking. We are diving into The Laundry archives and bringing you some of our favourite episodes of the podcast to date. This week: our expert host, Fredrik Riiser , is joined by Fredrik Söderberg , CEO & Club Director, of AIK Fotboll to discuss: the financial crime risks of the football industry . The United Nations estimates that around 140 billion dollars is laundered through football every year. So, how did...
Dec 26, 2024•38 min
It's the festive season, so we’re leaving you a little something in your podcast stocking. We are diving into The Laundry archives and bringing you some of our favourite episodes of the podcast to date. This week: our host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by Bruno Edenogie , Head of EU Compliance & Data Protection Officer at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe to discuss: How can compliance keep the legal worth ethical? They discuss how does AML and compliance keeps the sector on the straight and ...
Dec 19, 2024•35 min
There’s no such thing as a slow year in this industry—stories of scandals, crimes, fines, and regulations just keep on coming. But even with that in mind, 2024 feels like a standout year. So, what should compliance professionals focus on? How do we separate what’s truly important from what’s just entertaining? Our expert host, Marit Rødevand , is joined by Jesal Punjani , Managing Director at Plenitude Consulting , and Neil Donovan , Partner at Ashurst , to discuss: the financial crime stories t...
Dec 12, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 15
One of the dirtiest secrets of financial crime and money laundering is that there is a whole professional network of facilitators or enablers who help run the whole thing. Without these experts, many criminals wouldn’t have the first idea about how to conceal their funds, dodge sanctions, or wash their criminal earnings. These enablers are hiding in plain sight…and there is NOTHING we can do about it! Or can we? Our expert host, Robin Lycka , is joined by Maíra Martini , Head of Policy and Advoc...
Dec 05, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 14
