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Jaskaran Bhalla from Blacksmith KYC talks about the increasing workload and other challenges facing KYC analysts, and how banks can address these.About Blacksmith KYC: Blacksmith is a Know Your Customer (KYC) venture being built out of ING Labs Singapore. The Blacksmith Digital Policy Manager helps banks digitally manage and automatically apply their KYC requirements. Visit www.blacksmithkyc.comDISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions.  LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free. 

This episode first appeared on the FinTech Times.With the pandemic having catalyzed every digital aspect of the fintech space and the world in general, the race to provide the ultimate customer payment experience has never been greater.While new entrants in the market have a greater ability to try out new payment methods, incumbents have the ability to roll them out at a much faster pace, begging the question, who's going to win?In this podcast, Francis Bignell, a journalist at The Fintech Times, sat down with David White, executive vice president, payments at Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions to discuss what hurdles payment service providers (PSPs) are facing in today’s payment environment.Exploring topics such as where the PSP marketplace is seeing consolidation, and the relationship between PSPs and central bank digital currencies, to name a couple, the podcast takes a deep dive into the paytech world to uncover the secrets of the PSP marketplace’s growth.DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions.  LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free. 

In this episode, "The Compliance Lady" Sofia El Mansouri joins us to discuss her compliance journey, and how the industry has changed in the Middle East, including the increased focus on anti-corruption measures. About Sofia:Sofia El Mansouri, “The Compliance Lady”, is an international compliance consultant, author & speaker.  She specializes in helping companies expand into emerging markets, and attain competitive advantage through enhancing their anti-financial crime and export control defences.Visit thecompliancelady.com to learn more about her work.DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions.  LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.  

In this episode, co-founder of TenureX Or Kapelinsky joins us to talk through why correspondent banking poses such a problem for smaller banks, companies and countries, and how, in a coffee shop in Tel Aviv, TenureX was born. To learn more about TenureX, click here. To learn more about counterparty KYC solutions from LexisNexis Risk Solutions, click here.For any questions and/or inquiries feel free to reach us at podcast@lexisnexisrisk.com or visit risk.lexisnexis.com/regtechpulseAbout OrPrior to co-founding TenureX, Or held leadership positions in various financial institutions. Prior to co-founding TenureX, Or held leadership positions in various financial institutions. He was the COO and executive director at iSignthis eMoney, an e-money institution and a challenger bank, and was the CEO and executive director at Vestle, the European arm of iFOREX group, which offers trading platforms and investment services in Contract for Differences (CFDs) and other financial assets. He began his career as a corporate lawyer at the law firm Naschitz, Brander Amir & Co, law firm. Or holds a Bachelor’s in Law (LLB) from the Tel Aviv University. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions.  LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.  

During this episode we speak with Ian Mitchell, Founder & Board Chair at  The Knoble. Listen to Ian's journey to establish The Knoble, about the organization's mission to unite the financial crimes industry to protect vulnerable populations and what they are doing to fight against human crime around the world.For any questions and/or inquiries feel free to reach us at podcast@lexisnexisrisk.com or visit risk.lexisnexis.com/regtechpulseAbout The KnobleThe Knoble's mission is to protect the vulnerable including victims of human trafficking, child exploitation, scams, and elder abuse. Learn more at www.theknoble.com.DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions.  LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.  

During this episode of The RegTech Pulse we sit with The Sentry to explore the deficiencies in regulation to tackle money laundering in the real state industry, and how 2022 could be a pivotal year to finally close the many loopholes in the industry.For any questions and/or inquiries feel free to reach us at podcast@lexisnexisrisk.com or visit risk.lexisnexis.com/regtechpulse.About the SentryThe Sentry is an investigative and policy organization that seeks to disable multinational predatory networks that benefit from violent conflict, repression, and kleptocracy. Learn more at https://thesentry.org/DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions.  LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.  

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Togzhan Kassenova, an expert in nuclear politics, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) non-proliferation, and the prevention of financial crime. She explores why WMD proliferation is relevant to financial institutions and their own role in preventing financial crime and proliferation. We also cover the tools and systems in place to help financial crime professionals stop WMD proliferation.For any questions and/or inquiries feel free to reach us at podcast@lexisnexisrisk.com or visit risk.lexisnexis.com/regtechpulse.About Dr. Togzhan Kassenova:Dr. Togzhan Kassenova is a Washington, DC-based senior fellow with the Project on International Security, Commerce, and Economic Statecraft (PISCES) at the Center for Policy Research, SUNY-Albany and a non-resident fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She is an expert on nuclear politics, WMD non-proliferation, strategic trade controls, sanctions implementation, and financial crime prevention. She currently works on issues related to proliferation financing controls, exploring ways to minimize access of proliferators to the global financial system. Kassenova holds a Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Leeds and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). From 2011 to 2015 Kassenova served on the UN secretary general’s Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters.  Kassenova is the author of Atomic Steppe: How Kazakhstan Gave Up the Bomb (Stanford University Press, 2022). DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions.  LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.  

Craig Phildius, Regional Export Control Officer at Bureau of Industry and Security based in Turkey, explains the role of the Bureau outside of the U.S, the types of checks carried out to ensure compliance around the world, and particular challenges in the Middle East region.For any questions and/or inquiries feel free to reach us at podcast@lexisnexisrisk.com or visit risk.lexisnexis.com/regtechpulse.About Craig Phildius:Craig began his federal law enforcement career in August 2000 with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and spent twelve years in the New York Field Division. Craig was responsible for conducting complex investigations of mid to high level narcotics violators and organizations. In February 2012, Craig transferred to BIS, Office of Export Enforcement, and was assigned to the Los Angeles Field Office.  In January 2014, Craig was selected to be the Regional Export Control Officer (ECO) in Dubai, UAE and served two years at the U.S. Consulate.  In January 2016, SA Phildius returned to the United States and was assigned to a newly established FAP position co-located with the FBI in San Diego, CA.    In June 2018, SA Phildius was selected to be the ECO in Istanbul, Turkey, a newly established foreign Post within BIS.  Phildius was tasked with establishing the office in country and cultivating a working relationship with the newly formed Turkish Government.  In June 1995, Craig was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and completed six years of active service.  Craig achieved the rank of Captain and was awarded the National Defense Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal and The Sea Service Deployment Medal.  He holds an M.B.A. from The University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from The University of Delaware. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions.  LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.  

In the first episode of 2022 we sit with Louie Vargas and Christian Støtt of Danske Bank, to discuss the regulatory landscape of the Nordics Region. During the conversation we discuss the different implications for both AML and sanctions departments, the importance of data integrity, and some of the trends we expect to see in the new year. Tune in today for a great conversation!Listen to all episodes at risk.lexisnexis.com/regtechpulse, or email us at podcast@lexisnexisrisk.com.About Louie VargasLouie Vargas is a Principal Sanctions Compliance Officer with Danske Bank based in Copenhagen. Previously, he has worked for J.P. Morgan Chase, Agricultural Bank of China, and Deutsche Bank based out of New York City. Currently, he is focusing on controls and technology but has previously focused on other areas within Sanctions such as transaction/customer screening, reporting to OFAC, and list management activities just to name a few. Louie is passionate about learning from and sharing information with others.About Christian StøttChristian Støtt is a Managing Compliance with Danske Bank in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has previously worked for the Royal Bank of Canada in London, and for several consultancy firms specialised in advising on financial crime prevention to the financial services industry. He currently manages a AML/CTF Compliance Advisory team in the Nordic region. Christian is passionate about open-source intelligence and analytical techniques.DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions.  LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.  

In this week’s episode, we talk cryptocurrency with Solutions Consultant Katarina Pranjic from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Cryptocurrency is on the rise, but so are ransomware attacks and sanctions risks. Katarina discusses why crypto features such as anonymity pose an increased risk for drug trafficking and terrorism funding, and some of the new regulations aimed to tackle these issues.For questions or inquiries feel free to reach us at podcast@lexisnexisrisk.com or visit our website: https://risk.lexisnexis.com/regtechpulseDISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions.  LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.  

Listen to our conversation with Saskia Rietbroek, Executive Director at the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists - originally recorded as a LinkedIn Live session. Saskia gives us a great overview on the sanctions landscape for 2021, and predictions for the new year. If you have any question, feel free to contact us at podcast@lexisnexisrisk.com or visit risk.lexisnexis.com/regtechpulseDISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions.  LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.