In this episode of “Financial Crime Matters”, Kieran talks with ACAMS colleague, Craig Timm, Senior Director of AML at ACAMS.
 
Craig and Kieran do a deep dive into the recent settlements by TD Bank with the US Department of Justice, the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network that resulted in more than $3 billion in monetary penalties, ongoing remediation and monitorships, as well as the prosecution of two bank insiders. With more individual prosecutions likely, Craig and Kieran layout the lessons for financial institutions from settlements and discuss how compliance professionals can protect themselves from culpability when their financial institutions go astray.

Parsing the TD Bank Prosecution and Regulatory Settlements, with Craig Timm

In this episode of Financial Crime Matters, Kieran sits down with Michael Grady, chief of the bank integrity unit at the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division during the ACAMS Assembly Vegas Conference in September.
 
Mike talks about the BIU’s remit to pursue criminal infractions at banks, payment service providers, cryptocurrency exchanges and other financial businesses subject to the Bank Secrecy Act. During their conversation, Mike discusses some specific cases involving institutions actively involved in breaking anti-money laundering, terror finance and sanctions laws, which pose a threat to national security.

Prosecuting Bank Insiders Gone Bad, with the DOJ’s Michael Grady

In this episode of “Financial Crime Matters,” Kieran talks with three individuals committed to exposing cryptocurrency scams and drawing attention to imprisoned investigative journalist Mech Dara, who is responsible for uncovering the horrific conditions and practices within Cambodian-based crypto fraud compounds. 
 
Zeke Faux, author of “Number Go Up,” Danielle Keeton-Olsen, a freelance journalist based in Phnom Penh, and Erin West, Deputy District Attorney, Santa Clara County CA, discuss Dara’s treatment by the Cambodian government and its seeming indifference to fraud compounds that enslave tens of thousands and operate in plain sight, causing the financial ruin of millions around the world. During the podcast, Erin touches on the success law enforcement has had in recovering some victims’ money, Zeke calls on VASPs to do more to interdict crypto fraud funds, and Danielle identifies some of the organizations working for Dara’s release.

Standing Against "Pig-Butchering,"  with Zeke Faux, Danielle Keeton-Olsen and Erin West

Kicking off the podcast is news that TaxCalc has landed a major investment from private equity firm Symphony Technology Group (STG). Tom Herbert discusses TaxCalc’s history, what we know about STG, what’s next for TaxCalc and the state of the accounting software market. 

Richard Hattersley shares tales from his time at the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) Summit. He tells all about how the event was, some of the big headlines like MTD, its focus on the future and what this means for bookkeeping. 

Lastly, Matthew Ord reveals some anti-money laundering (AML) woes, specifically Metro Bank which has been hit with a £16.7m fine for failing to monitor potential AML activities. The team questions why companies are still not using the right processes and procedures. 


No Accounting for Taste ep176: TaxCalc sold, ICB summit and Metro Bank fined

A lot has happened over the last year. Santa has been approached by multiple interested parties who are interested in licensing his software for their own projects and holidays, and now he even has a reformed partner who has identified several opportunities for improvements.

Christmas Special Pt. 4: New Partners & Licensing

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With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, the AccountingWEB team reunites for their final podcast of 2024, reflecting on the year’s biggest stories.

They kick off with the 20-year Post Office scandal, which gained renewed attention in 2024 after the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office. The team discusses ongoing lessons and why it’s important to keep this issue in focus.

Next, they tackle HMRC’s pattern of U-turns, including this year’s reversals on double cab pickups and helpline cuts, sharing what these shifts reveal about HMRC’s direction.

The conversation turns to major anti-money laundering (AML) failures, such as Metro Bank’s £16.7m fine and the accountant who faked being an auditor for 34 years. The team questions why AML continues to be an issue and whether things will change. 

General election highlights and two budgets – Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget and Rachel Reeves’s inaugural Autumn Budget – also feature, with their impact being examined. 

Finally, Richard Hattersley and Tom Herbert share bold predictions for 2025, exploring where the accounting profession might head in the coming year.


No Accounting for Taste ep178: End of year round up

Ter uma carreira literária de mais de 50 anos é para poucos, mas esse é o caso do poeta e professor universitário Afonso Henriques Neto. O poeta, reconhecido por sua participação no movimento da poesia marginal, estreou na literatura com uma publicação independente, em 1972. Desde então, acumulou em sua carreira uma grande quantidade de livros, publicações e poemas, e perpassou os mais diversos cenários da poesia brasileira. Além de poeta, ele também é contista, romancista, tradutor, e professor do Instituto de Arte e Comunicação Social da Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), desde 1976. Mineiro nascido em Belo Horizonte, o escritor se tornou um membro da Academia Mineira de Letras em 2008, ocupante da cadeira 27, que anteriormente era de Paschoal Rangel. Neste ano de 2025, o escritor lança, pela editora francesa L’Harmattan, uma antologia poética bilíngue, que reúne poesias de 14 dos livros publicados pelo poeta desde a década de 70. Intitulada "Névoas de Sonho", a antologia traz poemas em português e francês e faz parte da Coleção Perspectivas Transculturais. 

Nesta quarta-feira, 22 de janeiro de 2025, o poeta Afonso Henriques Neto foi o convidado de apresentadora Michelle Bruck, para um bate-papo no programa Universo Literário, da Rádio UFMG Educativa.

Afonso Henriques Neto lança antologia poética bilíngue, em português e francês

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Title: Spy Games: How Your Dream Trip is Protected by High-Tech AML and Unsung Heroes

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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to keep your travels safe in a world of global scams, fraud, and criminal networks? In this episode, we dive into the shadowy intersection of travel and security—where cutting-edge Anti-Money Laundering (AML) technology, strict regulatory checks, and tireless compliance experts work around the clock to guard your dream vacation. Discover how sophisticated identity verification, real-time transaction monitoring, and the keen eyes of dedicated professionals help travel companies catch criminal activity before it touches your itinerary. Meet the unsung heroes who use digital tools and global partnerships to protect not just profits, but people—so you can focus on adventure, not risk. Welcome to the spy game you never knew you were playing!

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Dive into “Power, Politics & Red Flags: The Truth About PEPs” in Guyana to unveil the hidden risks, regulatory hurdles, and innovative solutions in PEP compliance. Discover what makes PEPs uniquely challenging for the global financial industry, why financial institutions must go beyond surface-level checks, and how enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring can help prevent financial crime.
We’ll break down who qualifies as a PEP—including politicians, senior officials, their families, and close associates—and why their status introduces heightened risks for bribery, corruption, and money laundering. Gain expert insights into international standards, evolving technology for risk detection, and the practical steps organizations can adopt to ensure both compliance and trust.
Whether you’re a compliance professional, banker, or simply curious about how influence and power intersect with finance, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to spot risks, ask smarter questions, and navigate one of the most scrutinized facets of anti-money laundering and financial governance.


Power, Politics & Red Flags: The Truth About PEPs

How does a routine $258 transaction trigger global compliance alarms? In “$258 & Flagged: When Small Transactions Set Off Big Alarms,” we unravel how seemingly minor transfers can become high-stakes when Politically Exposed Person (PEP) regulations are involved. Discover how Guyana’s AML/CFT regime—steeped in international standards—demands enhanced due diligence for transactions linked to public officials, their families, and associates, regardless of the amount. This episode explains what qualifies someone as a PEP in Guyana, why all financial movements get scrutinized for risks of money laundering or corruption, and the extra checks applied to even small transactions. We cover record-keeping obligations, the need for source-of-funds verification, cross-border complexities, and the role of technology and compliance teams in spotting hidden risks. Tune in for practical insights into the real-world impact of PEP regulations—where even small sums can trigger large compliance actions—and guidance for financial professionals, compliance officers, and anyone navigating Guyana’s evolving financial landscape.


$258 & Flagged: When Small Transactions Set Off Big Alarms

In this episode of AML Conversations, John sits down with Sara Crowe, Strategic Initiatives Director, Financial Systems for the Polaris Project. Sara leads Polaris’s efforts to partner with the financial services industry to implement a comprehensive and industry-wide strategy to intervene in the crime of human trafficking. This initiative aims to 1) disrupt human trafficking businesses on a global scale by using existing financial system structures and processes (such as anti-money laundering and economic sanctions frameworks) to decrease the profitability of sex and labor trafficking while increasing the risk to traffickers; 2) shift financing practices to reward businesses with good labor conditions; and 3) bolster financial resiliency of vulnerable populations and trafficking survivors through financial inclusion initiatives. 
 
During their discussion, John and Sara cover issues related to the crimes of human trafficking during the pandemic, the value of partnering with the financial sector and how to get engaged in any of a variety of projects supporting the detection and prevention of human trafficking.

Sara Crowe: Human Trafficking Issues During the Pandemic

In this episode of AML Conversations, John Byrne interviews David Stewart, Director, Financial Services Industry, Fraud & Security Intelligence Practice for SAS Institute Inc. David has spent many years in the AML/Financial Crime space and his insight is sought by many in our community.

During their discussion, John and David discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his global team, how he sees compliance after the “new normal” and the recent SAS paper, “What is next- generation AML?.” The paper delves into issues such as innovation, model governance and how to manage AML and fraud.

David Stewart: Compliance After the "New Normal"

In the second episode of our AML Conversations series with members of IRSCI, John Byrne sits down with Greg Monahan, IRS Supervisory Special Agent of the Cyber Crimes Unit and Chris Janczewski, IRS Special Agent in the Pittsburgh office. 

Together, they discuss the impact of cybercrime both in the US and abroad. Additionally, John and Chris go through two major cases, one on a group selling child pornography for Bitcoin, and another investigation that resulted in prosecution of a Chinese money launderer. These agents also offer “red flag indicators” for financial institutions to spot cyber threats, discuss the importance of IRS partnering with other agencies, and working with the private sector.

Greg Monahan & Chris Janczewski: IRSCI on Cybercrime

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29/05/2024 AML @ Miite Techno - Rosenkeller Jena
22/03/2024 AML goes MVZ - Cafe Wagner - Jena
08/03/2024 Tanzstation Zapata Bar - Jena
19/01/2024 AML Zapata Bar - Jena
25/11/2023 "C:RAVE X Gabber Industries Berlin" MVZ - Jena
29/09/2023 "2 Jahre AML" Zapata Bar - Jena
19/08/2023 "Schnell und draußen" Open Air (AML X S.O.D) - Jena
28/04/2023 AML "Trancy Acid Night" Zebra - Weimar
04/02/2023 Radio Elctronica Radio OKJ Jena
20/01/2023 AML Zapata Bar - Jena
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05/08/2022 AML ON 1.4 Zapata Bar - Jena

A seasoned former securities regulator and expert in Broker-Dealer Regulation, specializing in transforming risk and compliance programs for financial institutions. Experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams in FinTech and RegTech advisory, focusing on payment fraud prevention using advanced technology and intelligence. Actively involved in pro-bono compliance services for nonprofits and mentorship programs for young professionals globally.

AML Conversations is dedicated to inform professionals and those interested in anti-money laundering about conversations happening in the government, private sector, and internationally. Throughout the series John Byrne, AML RightSource Vice Chairman, will interview industry experts or participate in live programming or panel discussions related to the industry.

In this podcast series, Kieran Beer (Chief Analyst at ACAMS) interviews the movers and shakers of the anti-financial crime world. 

Listen for fast-paced conversations about the latest financial scandal to hit newsstands, and insights on trending Financial Crime topics. 
 
Have something you’d like to hear covered? Email Kieran on podcasts@acams.org and tell us what matters to you. You can also follow Kieran on twitter www.twitter.com/kieranbeer

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A Rádio UFMG Educativa é uma parceria entre a Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) e a Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC), com transmissão de programação diária na frequência 104,5 FM, para a Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, e on-line, pelo site http://ufmg.br/radio. Inaugurada em 6 de setembro de 2005, a emissora oferece uma programação diferenciada e alternativa aos formatos e gêneros musicais já existentes no mercado. Referência em produção radiofônica entre as rádios universitárias do país, a UFMG Educativa tem a missão de dar visibilidade à produção de conhecimento da Universidade, por meio da comunicação pública da ciência e do fomento à discussão constante de temas relacionados à educação e à cultura. A emissora está vinculada ao Centro de Comunicação da UFMG (Cedecom) e é composta pelos núcleos de Jornalismo, Operações e Programação.

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