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What are today’s most pressing criminal trends and how are compliance experts adapting to counter those threats? As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethi

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 23 min
Latest: 9 Sep 2026
Language: English

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9 Sep 2026 · 42 min

Introducing Leading Detection: Fraudsters Aren’t Sleeping

This week on the podcast, Hanjo Seibert steps out from behind the host chair to appear as a guest on Leading Detection, a podcast featuring some of the world's leading fraud fighters. In their conversation, host Matt Brady and Hanjo discuss the importance of organisational culture and leadership in innovation, differentiate between fraud and AML challenges, and highlight the significance of data-driven insights in fraud detection. If you want to find out more about Leading Detection: Subscribe to the Leading Detection Podcast: @sedulo_search Listen on…

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S4 · E21 · 5 Aug 2026 · 24 min
Reframing Cyber Risk with Jane Frankland MBE
In this episode of BCG on Compliance, your guest host Marlene Gerlinger, sits down with Jane Frankland MBE. Jane has nearly 30 years’ experience in cybersecurity, has built businesses, advised boards, and in the process become one of the most respected voices in cyber today. As we continue our cyber mini-series, Jane explains why cyber risk doesn't sit neatly inside IT or compliance and why Maslow's hierarchy of needs can reframe how organizations assess their cyber setup. Marlene and Jane also discuss why diversity is key to a healthy organizational culture, and Jane shares the one thing…
S4 · E20 · 1 Jul 2026 · 23 min
Cybercrime in 2026: What Compliance Leaders Need to See Coming with Matthew Rosenquist
With more than three decades at the forefront of cybersecurity strategy, Matthew Rosenquist has helped organizations navigate some of the most significant technological shifts of our time. As part of our ongoing Cyber Crime Series, he joins us to discuss the evolving cyber threat landscape and what compliance leaders need to be preparing for in 2026. In this episode, Matthew explains why yesterday’s playbook may not be enough to tackle tomorrow’s cyber risks. He shares his perspective on the trends and threats that are likely to shape the year ahead, why attackers continue to hold a…
S4 · E19 · 10 Jun 2026 · 24 min
Why Employee Trust Doesn’t Work as a Compliance Tool with Arun Chauhan
Arun Chauhan is an expert in investigations and fraud-based litigation in London. His company, Tenet Law, is a major disruptor in the field of fraud investigation and litigation, and as part of our ongoing innovation series, we wanted to find out from him how and why his firm is so successful. Today on the podcast we cover: The limits of employee trust as a compliance tool Arun's idea of a cutting-edge compliance playbook, And why NGOS and not for profits are uniquely at risk for financial crime. About the Show: Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime…
S4 · E18 · 3 Jun 2026 · 38 min
Introducing The Laundry - CFO, CEO, CCO: Who owns AI in Compliance with Hanjo Seibert
In today’s episode, we’ll share a special podcast where our host Hanjo Seibert joins Marit Rødevand for an appearance on “The Laundry”, a podcast that highlights anti-money laundering practices, compliance and the ever-evolving world of financial crime. Hanjo’s there to answer a simple question. Who Owns AI in Compliance? About The Laundry: The Laundry explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation. Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with…
S4 · E17 · 9 Apr 2026 · 20 min
Why We Only Recover 0.5% of Illicit Funds Around the World with James Treacy
In this episode of BCG on Compliance, your host Hanjo Seibert talks to James Treacy to find out why we are still only recovering a small fraction of illicit funds around the world. James is the CEO and co-founder of AML Intelligence, an Irish-based publication focusing on highlighting the latest in anti-money laundering techniques around the world. In today’s episode he unpacks one of the biggest realities of financial crime: less than half a percent of illicit proceeds are seized globally. As we continue our innovation series, in today’s episode James shares which methods he would use to…
S4 · E16 · 6 Mar 2026 · 17 min
Rethinking Compliance Across Asia with Barbara Tsai
Rethinking Compliance Across Asia with Barbara Tsai Compliance in Asia is no longer just about applying a Western-designed playbook to a different region with a completely different regulatory environment. It requires understanding how enforcement, politics, and business realities intersect in markets that expect global companies to follow local rules on local terms. In this episode our host Hanjo Seibert welcomes Barbara Tsai, a compliance leader at Microsoft, based in Asia with experience spanning public sector work, private practice as well as a major Swiss financial institution.…
S4 · E15 · 29 Jan 2026 · 23 min
Beyond AI Policies: The Ethical Nightmare Challenge with Reid Blackman
AI risk is moving faster than most organizations can write, let alone implement new policies. By the time a “Responsible AI” policy is approved, Generative AI has shifted the goalposts and “Agentic AI” is already raising the stakes for compliance professionals. In this episode our host Hanjo Seibert sits down with Reid Blackman, author of The Ethical Nightmare Challenge . This book unpacks a more innovative, scalable approach to AI governance: one that’s designed to be rapidly implementable, adaptable, and pilotable, without turning governance into a bottleneck. You’ll also hear why his…
S3 · E14 · 19 Dec 2025 · 18 min
Year in Review: What 2025 Taught Us About Compliance
In this special year-end episode of BCG on Compliance , host Hanjo Seibert is joined by co-host Katharina Hefter, Global Lead for Compliance and Crisis Management at BCG, to reflect on the themes and conversations that shaped the podcast this year. They revisit key topics including the rise of AI-enabled fraud and deepfakes, the growing tension between profit and compliance within organizations, and the importance of culture, incentives, and leadership in ethical decision-making. Drawing on insights from previous guests on the podcast we explore how financial crime is evolving, and what…
S3 · E13 · 5 Nov 2025 · 30 min
Introducing AML Conversations – Technology, Compliance, and the Future of Financial Crime Prevention
In this special episode, BCG on Compliance is sharing a conversation originally recorded on the AML Conversations podcast, hosted by John Byrne of AML RightSource. Our host Hanjo Seibert joins John for a deep dive into the evolving role of technology in financial crime compliance—and what the future may hold. They discuss how the perception of compliance has shifted over the past 20 years, why human judgment is still essential even as AI and automation grow, and how collaboration and information sharing are becoming critical tools in the fight against financial crime. About AML Conversations…
S3 · E12 · 1 Oct 2025 · 20 min
Fighting the Rising Tide of Scams with Carsten Helm
A fake invoice. A dubious text message. Most of us have brushed off a scam attempt at some point. But what happens when someone falls for one and what responsibility do banks have in stopping it? In this episode of BCG on Compliance , host Hanjo Seibert speaks with Carsten Helm, one of Europe’s leading voices in anti-financial crime. With over 15 years of experience fighting fraud across traditional banking and Fintech, Carsten has witnessed first-hand how the fraud industry has grown into a highly organized, data-driven enterprise—and how banks must adapt if they want to keep pace. They…
S3 · E11 · 20 Aug 2025 · 22 min
Leading Through Uncertainty: A Crisis Playbook for Compliance Leaders with Satnam Lehal
In compliance, moments of uncertainty can define careers and reshape organizations. But what does it take to make sound judgments under intense pressure? How do you steer a team through a crisis without overpromising or losing trust? To explore these questions, our guest host and BCG senior executive Bernhard Gehra, is joined by senior compliance professional Satnam Lehal. In a wide-ranging discussion they touch on the difference between everyday problems and true crises, the risks of complacency, and why good leaders must be both detail-oriented and strategic. You’ll hear candid insights on…
S3 · E10 · 30 Jul 2025 · 31 min
Insider trading: From Analyst to FBI informant with Tom Hardin.
Insider trading doesn’t always start with a grand plan. Sometimes it starts with a single decision made in isolation. In this episode, we talk to Tom Hardin, a former hedge fund analyst turned FBI informant, known in headlines as “Tipper X.” Tom opens up about his descent into insider trading, what it was like to wear a wire for the FBI and the personal and professional aftermath of becoming one of the most prolific cooperating witnesses in modern financial crime history. We explore how decisions made in isolation can quietly undermine compliance, and how culture, oversight, and mentorship…
S3 · E9 · 2 Jul 2025 · 20 min
Virtual Assets: Integrating Cryptocurrency and Traditional Banking, with Sheetal Bhardwaj
We are in the midst of a virtual asset revolution. Consumers are diversifying their portfolios to include crypto, but integration with financial institutions has been a challenge. Sheetal Bhardwaj, is at the forefront of compliance in the changing digital asset landscape. Sheetal is a banker, an expert in the digital asset domain and an anti-financial crime professional. Sheetal’s career in the risk and compliance sector spans over 20 years. Most recently, she has helped organizations from big-four accounting firms to challenger cryptocurrency platforms to navigate the integration of digital…
S3 · E8 · 4 Jun 2025 · 20 min
Defending AI: White-Collar Crime In The Digital Age, with Dr. Simone Kaempfer
As cybercrime, identity theft, and financial fraud rise, regulators are ramping up their responses— and companies and their compliance teams need to adapt to that change. Dr. Simone Kaempfer , partner at law firm Freshfields and head of the firm’s White Collar Defense Practice Group for Continental Europe, is an expert at navigating complex commercial legislation and compliance issues. Dr. Kaempfer is one of the most respected criminal defence lawyers in Germany. She defends companies and individuals in white collar crime proceedings in and out of court. She has extensive experience in…
S3 · E7 · 7 May 2025 · 25 min
Who Owns Transaction Monitoring? Data-Driven Compliance and Culture in Action with Vincent Walden
Risk doesn't end with due diligence, it intensifies when money starts moving. But who really owns the responsibility for transaction monitoring, and how can organizations collaborate across silos to stay ahead of fraud? In this episode, Hanjo Seibert sits down with Vincent Walden , CEO of Kona AI , to explore how companies can modernize their compliance risk management practices by leveraging data, cross-functional governance, and culture. Vincent shares real-world cases, explains why culture often determines the success of compliance strategy and offers actionable advice for building…
S3 · E6 · 9 Apr 2025 · 25 min
Building a Career in Financial Crime Compliance with Jessica Hamilton
The demand for skilled compliance professionals has never been higher. But what does it take to stand out in this competitive space? How are hiring trends shifting, and what role does new technology play in shaping the future of compliance careers? To answer these questions, in this episode of BCG on Compliance, our special guest host Amalie Wedege is stepping in for our regular host Hanjo Seibert. She’s joined by Jessica Hamilton, co-founder of financial crime recruitment agency FincSelect and a top recruiter in financial crime compliance. They discuss the evolving landscape of financial…
S3 · E5 · 12 Mar 2025 · 23 min
Strategic Risk: What Compliance Can Learn from Military Intelligence with Rowena Fell
For 12 years, Rowena Fell worked in British military intelligence, assessing threats in high-risk zones like Northern Ireland, Bosnia, and Iraq. She followed that up with 17 years in senior corporate roles, applying her expertise to business risk management. Now a Senior Director of Knowledge at BCG, she helps organizations prepare for an increasingly complex risk landscape. In this episode, Rowena shares how military principles can help compliance professionals sharpen their risk management strategies. From crisis preparation to regulatory shifts, we explore why companies must take an…
S3 · E4 · 26 Feb 2025 · 21 min
Code Meets Conduct: Merging AI and Proven Compliance Practices, with Tobias Schweiger of Hawk (Rebroadcast)
This week we're resharing one of our more popular episodes. Enjoy! Traditional compliance has always relied on rules and red flags, but for Tobias Schweiger, there is a smarter way. Tobias is co-founder and CEO of Hawk, an AML and fraud prevention software provider, and he believes in bridging the gap between cautious, law-driven approaches and the power of AI. It’s not about rewriting the rulebook, it's about transforming how we read it. Before founding Hawk, Tobias had leadership roles at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy. Today, his focus is aimed sharply on using tech…
S3 · E3 · 12 Feb 2025 · 30 min
The Infiltrator: Inside Illicit Money Flows and How to Stop Them, with Former Federal Agent Robert Mazur
For nearly 30 years, Robert Mazur served as a Federal Special Agent for multiple U.S. agencies. But his most perilous work came during the years he spent deep undercover, infiltrating two of Colombia’s most powerful drug cartels – a story so extraordinary it’s been captured in two books and a Hollywood film. His covert operations led him into life-threatening situations, including narrowly escaping a fatal encounter with a hit squad in Panama. In this episode, Robert takes us inside his experiences investigating the financial operations of some of the world’s most dangerous criminals. He…
S3 · E2 · 29 Jan 2025 · 23 min
Shell Game: Exposing Shell Companies, Sanctions Evasions and Other Risks, with Ted Datta of Moody’s
As the geopolitical landscape continues to shift dramatically, risk management practices need to evolve as well. Ted Datta knows this all too well. As Head of Financial Crime Practice at Moody's Analytics, he's focused on using data to unravel layers of ownership and help spot sanctions evasion, discover human rights risks, combat money laundering, and strengthen compliance practices overall. In this episode, Ted takes us through some of Moody's data tools, including their comprehensive shell company indicator, and the seven indicators that drive it. He also shares what businesses need to do…
S3 · E1 · 15 Jan 2025 · 24 min
Counterfeit Crisis: Fighting the Fakes Economy, with Alastair Gray of INTA
For most of his career, Alastair Gray has been working to address the enormous problem of counterfeit goods. Some estimates put the global trade of counterfeits in the trillions, and despite the perception that it’s a victimless crime, there are indeed extraordinary implications that are connected to money laundering, human trafficking, and even funding terrorism. As the Director of Anti-Counterfeiting at INTA - The International Trademark Association - Alastair is working to unite law enforcement and stakeholders across industries and jurisdictions to stifle the vast global networks that…
S2 · E9 · 1 Jan 2025 · 19 min
Navigating Forward: Volkswagen's Path to Trust and Transformation, with Hiltrud Werner (rebroadcast)
Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2025 with a re-share of one of our most popular episodes from last year. Enjoy! In 2016, after Volkswagen's disastrous emissions scandal came to light, Hiltrud Werner took on the challenging role of Group Audit Director for the company and later as their Head of Integrity and Legal Affairs This was no easy task. With the car manufacturer mired in legal and financial penalties, Hiltrud and her team needed to not only investigate the root causes of this ethical breakdown, but they also had the enormous job of rebuilding the culture of the company and restoring…
S2 · E8 · 18 Dec 2024 · 5 min
Holiday Break Special: 2024 Compliance Lessons and What’s Ahead in 2025
December marks the one-year anniversary of BCG on Compliance , and with the holidays and the new year just around the corner, there’s a lot to celebrate, and even more compliance topics to dive into. We’ve just wrapped Season Two of BCG on Compliance and as 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back on a great year, filled with thought-provoking conversations, groundbreaking insights, and inspiring moments in the compliance space. We’re also not wasting any time, and we’ll be leaping ahead to more amazing compliance conversations for Season Three, starting in January. So check out Hanjo’s…
S2 · E7 · 4 Dec 2024 · 33 min
Season Two Roundup: What’s the Way Forward for AI Compliance Tools?
Over the past season we’ve heard from some of the brightest minds behind the latest Gen AI tools revolutionizing compliance, and there’s a lot to unpack. These conversations tackled how AI can make compliance faster, more accurate and help financial institutions stay one step ahead of increasingly sophisticated criminals. As we wrap up Season Two, it’s time to reflect. In this special episode, the tables are turned as Hanjo steps into the guest’s seat, interviewed by BCG’s Debora de Cuyper. Together they dive deep into the key takeaways from this past season’s guests, including Parsa…
S2 · E6 · 20 Nov 2024 · 21 min
Building Trust in Tech: How the Responsible AI Institute Helps Make Safer Systems, with Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac (rebroadcast)
This week, we're looking back at another popular episode from this year: its a deep dive into the work of the Responsible AI Institute. We'll be back soon with a new episode to wrap up Season 2! Episode Summary With AI shifting the world around us and the ground under our feet, Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac and her colleagues at the Responsible AI Institute are working with organizations to safely navigate this changing landscape. The institute was founded in 2016, long before AI became such a hot topic, and before responsible AI became a pressing concern across industries. Today, the Institute is…
S2 · E5 · 6 Nov 2024 · 20 min
From Crisis to Compliance: The HSBC Transformation Story, with Andy Maguire (rebroadcast)
This week, we're bringing you a rebroadcast of one of our most popular episodes of this year: a fascinating talk with Andy Maguire about his work with HSBC during a very challenging time. Episode Summary In 2014, Andy McGuire joined HSBC as Group Chief Operating Officer at one of the most difficult times in the bank's history. Investigations had revealed that poor control processes had led to billions in illicit funds moving through the bank, funding drug cartels and terrorists. Andy had a key role in engineering an extensive remediation process that took years and millions of dollars. But…
S2 · E4 · 23 Oct 2024 · 21 min
Code Meets Conduct: Merging AI and Proven Compliance Practices, with Tobias Schweiger of Hawk
Traditional compliance has always relied on rules and red flags, but for Tobias Schweiger, there is a smarter way. Tobias is co-founder and CEO of Hawk, an AML and fraud prevention software provider, and he believes in bridging the gap between cautious, law-driven approaches and the power of AI. It’s not about rewriting the rulebook, it's about transforming how we read it. Before founding Hawk, Tobias had leadership roles at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy. Today, his focus is aimed sharply on using tech to innovate in heavily regulated industries. In this episode,…
S2 · E3 · 9 Oct 2024 · 21 min
AI Express: Moving Compliance to the Fast Lane with Chiara Gelmini & Michael Baldauf of PegaSystems
In some ways, compliance has become a race against time. Financial institutions need to move quickly in the face of fragmented regulations, siloed decision-making, and overwhelming amounts of data. No one knows this better than Chiara Gelmini and Michael Baldauf, two directors at PegaSystems. Chiara and Michael have spent years helping financial institutions tackle these challenges, and in this episode they share how simplifying the process could change the game in compliance. KYC, AML processes, and financial crime investigations have become more complicated than ever. As regulations evolve…
S2 · E2 · 25 Sep 2024 · 19 min
Data Knows Best: Why Good Compliance AI Starts With Good Data, with Parsa Ghaffari of Quantexa
Parsa Ghaffari is the Head of Product Innovation at Quantexa, where he focuses on enhancing their Decision Intelligence platform to harness the power of both structured and unstructured data. Quantexa's platform is designed to help organizations uncover hidden risks and new opportunities by providing a unified view of data, enabling better decision-making across various industries, including financial services, telecommunications, and government. This role follows Quantexa's acquisition of Aylien, a company Parsa founded, which specialized in natural language processing (NLP) and AI-driven…

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