Best Strise Podcasts (2025)

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E130: What happens when stablecoins go mainstream? 34:17

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Stablecoins are having a moment – with a bill moving through the U.S. system that could bring the tokens into mainstream regulation. These fiat-backed currencies are presented as the more trustworthy version of crypto, acceptable to the traditional financial system. But hold on – this is still crypto, and that wild west element hasn't been entirely…

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E129: What keeps internal auditors up at night? 29:50

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Internal auditors could be the ultimate ‘insider outsider’ in financial services. They are on average 1% of a bank’s staff, and yet they are there to keep the other 99% in check – while balancing new regulations and ongoing threats in rooting out shady operators and financial crime. No pressure then! Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by El…

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E128: Liberation Day strikes back? The impact of tariffs on financial crime 29:16

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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 almo…

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E127: How oligarchs embedded themselves across Scandinavia 26:45

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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 hos…

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E126: What you can learn about the future of AML from Helsinki 25:59

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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!…

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E125: How fintech grows up and gets compliant 28:03

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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 b…

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E124: Trump lifts sanctions on Syria – now what? 36:46

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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 …

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E123: What you should know about financial crime in the Netherlands 31:32

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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: everyt…

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E122: How do you match innovation with compliance? 32:12

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'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/…

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E121: The Laundry team answers your questions! 37:53

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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…

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E120: How sanctions became a political weapon 35:40

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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 …

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E119: What you don't know about defending suspects of financial crime 34:56

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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 Defens…

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Re-Spin: The dark secrets of North Korea's cyber army 36:30

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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 …

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E118: Here's what you're getting wrong about data 33:58

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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 becam…

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E117: Everything you need to know about financial crime in France 31:48

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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 dis…

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E116: Why remediation projects are spiking! 31:16

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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, mone…

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E115: If everyone in compliance is using AI agents – what is left for humans? 23:36

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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 forg…

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E114: Has Trump just legalised bribery and corruption? 40:56

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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 bu…

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E113: What keeps MLROs up at night? 32:10

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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 ther…

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E112: Is combining fraud and AML a fad or the future? 31:14

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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 buz…

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E111: Will sanctions hit their peak in 2025? 48:20

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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 audie…

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E110: Why everybody is talking about AI agents! 28:22

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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 especial…

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E109: Super-yachts & sanctions: Who’s buying up Russian assets? 32:29

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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, Investigat…

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E108: What we can learn from 150 years of financial crime 16:31

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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 thr…

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Everything Must Go! 2:17

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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 fi…

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Re-Spin: How ChatGPT is supercharging financial crime 30:52

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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 complian…

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Re-Spin: How crypto fuels the deadly fentanyl epidemic 27:17

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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: ho…

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Re-Spin: How the ridiculous UK business register fuels financial crime 39:02

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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 ridiculo…

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Re-Spin: Revealing the financial crime risks of the football industry 38:04

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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 ris…

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Re-Spin: How can compliance keep the legal world ethical? 34:36

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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…

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E107: The financial crime stories that mattered in 2024 43:20

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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 jo…

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E106: Hiding in plain sight: the enablers of financial crime 29:25

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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 i…

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E105: Everything you need to know about UBOs 32:10

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Discovering the structures, identifying the key players, and uncovering potential shadowy influences behind a business—UBO discovery is among the most critical tasks for any compliance professional. But how does UBO mapping differ from KYC and other compliance processes? Why is it essential to implement? And what role does it play in the global fig…

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E104: What the 1MDB scandal tells us about how the world really works 29:14

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A Malaysian government fund – set up to boost the country’s economy – becomes one of the biggest frauds in history! Billions of dollars were siphoned from the state purse and funnelled through shell companies, banks, and other financial institutions worldwide. While this scandal is no longer making headlines, it doesn’t mean it’s over... We are joi…

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E103: What impact will Trump have on financial crime globally? 34:36

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The Donald Trump sequel is happening—and this time, it’s personal! The former U.S. President has returned to the White House despite controversies, court cases, provocative statements, riots, and more. But what does it mean for the financial crime space to have the first convicted criminal elected to the Oval Office? Our expert host, Marit Rødevand…

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E102: Are we fighting financial crime, or just ticking boxes? 41:17

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Live from the Ministry of Sound in London! What if we could combine all the knowledge from our industry into one powerful source? Connecting all that expertise, years of career experience, all those war stories, and secret knowledge together. We used AI to compress 60 hours of podcasting, 80 experts, and 360,000 words of conversation into one AML M…

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E101: Unpacking the new UK Government's fight against financial crime 31:35

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After fourteen years of the Conservative party, July’s general election saw a huge swing to Labour – who pledged to provide a different kind of politics. New UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, recently reached the milestone of 100 days in charge – which means it’s time to look at what has been achieved so far. Our expert host, Robin Lycka, is joined …

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Trailer: The Laundry Live in London this Wednesday! 0:45

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The Laundry Live is back in London! On Wednesday the 30th of October, we’re gathering AML Megaminds from across the industry for a night of networking and insights at the world renowned Ministry of Sound venue. We’ll be bringing you a killer keynote, a live podcast recording, a DJ set, light shows, refreshments and more! It’s going to be the bigges…

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E100: Regulation, Sanctions, AI: What can you learn from 100 episodes of The Laundry? 32:40

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We made it to 100 episodes! That's 100 conversations exploring the issues that matter most to both us and you. In addition to reaching this milestone, we have just released the AML Megaminds Report – built from over 60 hours of The Laundry, analysed by AI, to create an ultimate source of knowledge in the industry. Marit Rødevand is joined in Greece…

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E99: Can ChatGPT teach me to evade sanctions? 24:35

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We live in one of the most complex and toughest times for sanctions regimes, ever! Global conflicts have led to big political decisions which impact regimes, banks, businesses, and ordinary people too. But, how easy is it for those facing sanctions to work out routes to keep the flow of money going? We’re back in the classroom with our unlikely Pro…

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E98: Which economies are winning from sanctions on Russia? 27:16

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The ongoing invasion of Ukraine has been a catastrophic ordeal for the country and its citizens – as well as the financial consequences for all those impacted by the Western sanctions. But, this has also presented a huge opportunity for nations and white-collar professionals willing to grease the wheels and help Russia evade sanctions in return for…

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E97: Everything you need to know about transaction screening 32:27

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Transaction screening is like extra second of bullet time you see movies – where the action hero moves in slow-motion as everything whizzes around them. It’s that split-second before a transaction goes through, which could be the difference between stopping criminals washing their funds through your payments platform, or not. Our expert host, Fredr…

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E96: How a jailed CEO has rocked Sweden’s banking sector 26:35

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Former Swedbank chief executive, Birgitte Bonnesen, is facing 15 months in prison after being convicted of spreading misleading information about the bank’s money laundering problems in Estonia. The conviction ties into one of Europe’s biggest money-laundering scandals where both Swedbank and Denmark’s Danske Bank were alleged to have allowed Russi…

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E95: Inside Telegram: What financial criminals talk about in secret 33:10

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Many were shocked when it was announced that Pavel Durov had been detained by authorities just outside Paris. The Russian-born CEO of the messaging app Telegram was placed under formal investigation for the suspected involvement in allowing illicit transactions, drug trafficking, money laundering, and fraud to flourish on his platform – amongst oth…

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E94: Can ChatGPT teach me to launder money? 23:11

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ChatGPT recently surpassed a milestone of 200 million active users every week: equivalent to the combined populations of Germany, France, and Spain all chatting to the same online tool But while many are using it for everything from social media posts to coding – could this virtual assistant unintentionally be training the next generation of fina…

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E93: The Holy Grail: How does a banking licence impact compliance? 28:11

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In the world of financial services, a banking license is like the Holy Grail – key to unlocking powerful capabilities like holding deposits, lending, managing mortgage books, and more. But, there are numerous trials and hurdles standing in the way of obtaining it. And once you do, what about the criminals ready to exploit your shiny new licence? Ou…

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Trailer: We're going global! 1:27

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The Laundry returns for a brand new series of podcasts connecting AML, Compliance, and Financial Crime to the real world. And, much like the dark money itself, this season: we'll be going global! Join us for a brand new season starting from September 5th - with expert hosts Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka. Producer: Matthew Dunne-Mi…

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Re-Spin: Why compliance teams can't afford to miss the AI train 21:15

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To mark the summer season, we're bringing you some of our favourite episodes from The Laundry archives! In this episode, originally published in May 2023, Marit Rødevand is joined by Strise CTO, Patrick Skjennum. Generative AI is revolutionising the financial industry, from customer service to investment. CTO Patrick provides real-life examples of …

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Re-Spin: The episode the money launderers don't want you to hear 49:32

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To mark the summer season, we're bringing you some of our favourite episodes from The Laundry archives! In this episode, originally published in February 2023, Marit Rødevand is joined by award-winning author and investigative journalist Oliver Bullough. London has become a safe haven for the world's wealthiest people to hide their stolen money and…

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Re-Spin: Turning compliance into a competitive advantage 39:09

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To mark the summer season, we're bringing you some of our favourite episodes from The Laundry archives. In this episode, originally published in January 2023, Marit Rødevand is joined by Silke Øverby, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Vipps MobilePay. Leading risk and compliance at one of Europe's largest fintech companies, Silke knows that comp…