The FinCrime Connection

The FinCrime Connection AU: July 2025

In this episode of The FinCrime Connection AU, we explore AUSTRAC’s recent evolution in regulatory focus—from a traditional compliance mindset to an outcomes-based approach.

Join us as we unpack key takeaways from AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas’s June 2025 speech at the ACAMS Assembly Australasia conference, and what this evolution means for reporting entities (REs) across Australia.

We discuss:

• What AUSTRAC means by “focusing on outcomes”
• How REs can adjust their transaction monitoring strategies
• The importance of proactive system tuning
• Why working closely with your vendor is key to better detection

📖 Related blog: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-au-july-2025

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The FinCrime Connection UK: July 2025

The FinCrime Connection UK - July 2025: AI Innovation, Partnership Success & Regulatory Fines

This month, Claire Rees and Phil Roberts dive into three major developments shaping the financial crime landscape.

Episode Highlights:

🤝 JMLIT's Decade of Success

🤖 FCA Embraces AI Innovation

💰 Monzo's £21M AML Fine

Watch now and explore the full insights in our blog here: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-uk-july-2025

About Your Hosts: Claire Rees brings over 20 years of financial crime expertise as Jade ThirdEye's Global Financial Crime Regulatory Specialist. Phil Roberts is the new Business Development Manager for Jade ThirdEye in the UK, bringing fresh perspective to the financial crime conversation.

About Jade ThirdEye: We specialise in AML software solutions including transaction monitoring, customer screening, and case management for mid-sized financial institutions across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.

Questions, thoughts, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you!

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The FinCrime Connection Global: June 2025

In this month’s episode of The FinCrime Connection Global, hosts Jing Zhang and Jamie Muir cover three key developments from across Australia, the UK, and New Zealand:

• Australia's Enhanced SMR Requirements Set to Transform Reporting Landscape

• UK Fraud Figures Reveal Criminal Adaptation in Action

• New Zealand Delivers Strong Message with NZ$1.125 Million Money Remitter Fine

Tune in for essential updates to stay ahead of financial crime!

Read our blog here: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/fincrime-connection-global-june-2025

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The FinCrime Connection UK: May 2025

This month on The FinCrime Connection, hosts Claire Rees and Chris Holmes unpack the top developments shaping the UK’s financial crime landscape:

• FCA Links Financial Crime Controls with Consumer Duty
• CIFAS Fraudscape Reveals Record-Breaking Fraud Figures
• Early Insights from APP Scam Reimbursement Reforms

From evolving fraud typologies to regulatory reforms, this episode is essential for financial crime professionals wanting to stay ahead.

Read our blog here: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-uk-may-2025

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The FinCrime Connection NZ: May 2025

This month on The FinCrime Connection, Colin Dixon and Jamie Muir explore New Zealand's latest scam protection measures from the New Zealand Banking Association (NZBA) and what they mean for AML professionals across New Zealand. 

With insights drawn from the UK and expert commentary from our hosts, this episode equips financial crime teams with the knowledge they need to prepare for 30 November 2025.

Read our blog, which also contains links to the UKFIU podcasts, here: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-nz-may-2025

#FinancialCrime #AML #NZBA #FraudPrevention #FinCrimePodcast #JadeThirdEye

The FinCrime Connection Global: April 2025

In this episode of The FinCrime Connection, Claire Rees and Colin Dixon break down the latest trends in financial crime. Discover the new legislative changes in New Zealand, how cyber-attacks are affecting Australian superannuation companies, and the UK’s improved Suspicious Activity Reports. Listen now for actionable insights that every financial crime professional should know!

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Jade ThirdEye UK - In case You Missed It: ECC Interview with Lindsey Woodward, Dep MLRO Virgin Money

Claire Rees, Financial Crime Regulatory Specialist at Jade ThirdEye is joined by Lindsey Woodward, Deputy MLRO at Virgin Money, to discuss key highlights and takeaways from the UK Economic Crime Convention.

🌟 What’s Covered in This Episode:

Passion in the Industry: The drive and enthusiasm of professionals across fraud, financial crime, and compliance.

Challenges of Regulation: Balancing scalable regulations for firms of all sizes.

Failure to Prevent Fraud: Exploring how new guidance might reshape industry practices in 2025.

Balancing Acts: Managing access to cash while addressing financial crime risks.

Tune in to hear their thoughts on the future of financial crime prevention, upcoming regulatory changes, and how the industry is shaping up for an exciting year ahead.

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In Case You Missed It - Episode 4: Highlights from UK Finance ECC 2024

Join Adrian Isaac and Claire Rees DipFCP, DipAML, as they recap an insightful day at the UK Finance Economic Crime Congress in London.

• Key Theme: Future and Effectiveness
• Risk-Based Approaches Evolving 
• DAML Threshold Changes 

#AML #Fraud #Compliance #FinancialCrime #UKFinance

In Case You Missed It - Episode 3, 6 December 2024

🎥 In Case You Missed It! A round-up of the latest Financial Crime headlines you need to know from the Jade Thirdeye UK team: 

🗞️ FCA’s Finalised Financial Crime Guide – Practical tips for firms to tackle financial crime risks effectively. FCG.pdf

🗞️ Basel AML Index 2024 – Insights into global money laundering risks and rankings. Basel AML Index 2024 | Basel Institute on Governance

🗞️ Operation Destabilise – The NCA’s massive takedown of Russian-linked money laundering networks, leading to 84 arrests. Operation Destabilise: NCA disrupts $multi-billion Russian money laundering networks with links to, drugs, ransomware and espionage, resulting in 84 arrests - National Crime Agency

#Financial Crime #AML #Fraud 

In Case You Missed It - Episode 2, 29 November 2024

Join our UK Jade ThirdEye experts, Claire Rees DipFCP, DipAML, and Adrian Isaac, as they roundup the week’s financial crime stories. 

Key Highlights This Week:

📌 ICO Guidance: Practical advice on using data to combat scams and fraud. Data protection is not an excuse when tackling scams and fraud | ICO
📌 Charity Commission Update: Refreshed guidance to help trustees protect their charities. Regulator refreshes guidance as it reveals 600 cases related to fraud in the last year - GOV.UK
📌 FCA Fine: Macquarie Bank Limited (London Branch) hit with a £13m fine for serious control failures. MBL fined £13m for serious control failures that allowed trader to conceal over 400 fictitious trades | FCA
📌 BBC Scam Safe Quiz: Test your scam awareness with this interactive tool. BBC Scam Safe quiz: How scam savvy are you? - BBC Bitesize

#Financial Crime #AML #Fraud