Financial Crime Guidance for UK Firms
The Financial Crime Guide (FCG) from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) offers practical guidance to firms on countering financial crime risks. It covers various crime types, including money launde...
14 Jan 202514min
Why UK’s FCA Rejected Nearly 90% of Crypto Firm Applications In 2024
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) annual report reveals that a significant majority (almost 90%) of cryptocurrency firm registration applications were rejected or withdrawn in the past year. ...
14 Jan 20255min
Meta's Retreat from Fact-Checking and the Potential Rise of Scams
Meta's decision to replace its third-party fact-checking program with a community-based system, similar to that used by X (formerly Twitter), is the central focus of these sources. This shift, announc...
14 Jan 202513min
Anti-Corruption Due Diligence for SMEs
This episode covers a policy document from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) which provides guidance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on conducting effective anti-corruption thi...
14 Jan 202511min
Underrated GRC Architecture: A Strategic Approach
This podcast episode discusses the often-overlooked importance of GRC architecture in achieving effective governance, risk, and compliance. It highlights how siloed GRC teams, focusing on separate ris...
13 Jan 202521min
Bank of America's Compliance Issues
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a cease-and-desist order to Bank of America for deficiencies in its Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance program...
13 Jan 202514min
AML: Beyond Box-Ticking Compliance
The episode argues that current anti-money laundering (AML) programmes in financial services are inadequate, focusing on superficial compliance rather than effective risk management. It highlights the...
13 Jan 20259min
Compliance and Third-Party Risk Management Trends 2024/2025
This episode summarises a Moody's report on compliance and third-party risk management trends for 2024 and 2025. Key themes in 2024 included sanctions evasion, driven by the Russia-Ukraine war and inc...
13 Jan 202516min
