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Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Insights from the 2025 NZ FIU and ACAMS Conference Financial crime causes real harm to real people.
This month, we unpack three insights from the 2025 NZ FIU and ACAMS Conference in Wellington that matter for ANZ financial crime teams. In this episode:
- Understanding the human cost of financial crime – Modern slavery affects 50 million people worldwide, and traffickers move money through the financial system. We examine practical approaches to detect both victims and perpetrators through transaction monitoring, including watching for unusual patterns and signs of financial control.
- Proliferation financing requires focused attention - This evolving risk covers funding for weapons of mass destruction, including materials, components, and expertise. Mid-range international transactions often bypass standard high-value monitoring rules. We explore how to build detection that specifically addresses these threats.
- The power of collaboration in fighting financial crime – New Zealand's Financial Crime Prevention Network demonstrates how structured information sharing strengthens detection across the sector. We discuss both formal collaboration models and the value of peer conversations in improving financial crime prevention.
Hosted by: Jing Zhang, Business Development Manager and Colin Dixon, CAMS-certified AML Solutions Specialist at ThirdEye Colin has been with ThirdEye since 2012, bringing extensive experience helping clients strengthen their financial crime prevention programmes.
- Read the full blog post: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-anz-november-2025
Subscribe for monthly insights on financial crime prevention across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. About ThirdEye We partner with mid-sized banks, building societies, lenders, and credit unions across the Australia, New Zealand and the UK to fight financial crime.
Our flexible transaction monitoring, customer screening, and case management solutions adapt to your risk landscape, backed by local support teams who understand your compliance environment.
Learn more: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/
#FinancialCrime #AML #Compliance #TransactionMonitoring #ModernSlavery #ProliferationFinancing #ThirdEye #ACAMS #NZFIU
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
In the October 2025 episode of The FinCrime Connection UK, Claire Rees and Phil Roberts examine four key stories that are shaping compliance:
1. OFSI Sanctions List Consolidation - From 28 January 2026, the OFSI Consolidated List closes. We break down what the move to a single UK Sanctions List means for your screening processes and what you need to update before the transition.
2. NCA Enforcement in Northern Ireland - The National Crime Agency's ongoing money laundering investigation has resulted in arrests and the seizure of £2.6 million in cash.
3. FCA Supports Digital Identity Systems - At its annual public meeting, the FCA positioned digital ID as a transformative tool for fraud prevention and financial crime detection. We explore the tensions around privacy and implementation, and why firms need clear guidance as proposals develop.
4. Money Laundering Regulations Update - With the consultation period now closed, we look ahead to what changes might be confirmed in the coming weeks, including industry concerns about proportionality and risk-based approaches.
Read the full blog: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-uk-october-2025
Perfect for: compliance professionals, AML officers, and risk managers at mid-sized financial institutions.
🎙️ Subscribe for monthly FinCrime Connection UK episodes.
Hosted by Claire Rees and Phil Roberts from Jade ThirdEye. Claire brings extensive expertise in financial crime prevention as Global Financial Crime Regulatory Specialist, whilst Phil serves as Business Development Manager for Jade ThirdEye in the UK, helping organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
About Jade ThirdEye: We provide SaaS solutions for transaction monitoring, customer screening, and case management to mid-sized banks, building societies, lenders, and credit unions across the UK, Australia and New Zealand
🌐 Learn more about Jade ThirdEye: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/
#FinancialCrime #AMLCompliance #RegulatoryCompliance #JadeThirdEye #AML #Compliance #FCA #OFSI #MoneyLaundering #DigitalIdentity #FinCrime #ComplianceProfessionals
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
In the October 2025 episode of The FinCrime Connection ANZ, we unpack the month's most significant financial crime developments across Australia and New Zealand.
In this episode:
• Protecting children through financial intelligence – Why detecting child exploitation transactions demands constant vigilance, where to find critical guidance, and why predicate offence detection matters beyond traditional AML obligations
• Australia's AML/CTF reform update – Timeline reminders, recent rule publications, and practical steps to prepare for the 2026 compliance deadlines
• FIU Conference 2025 preview – What to expect from Wellington's premier financial crime event (3-5 November).
📖 Read the the detailed analysis: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resource...
Hosted by Jing Zhang (Business Development Manager) and Colin Dixon (CAMS-certified AML Solutions Specialist), The FinCrime Connection ANZ delivers practical insights to help compliance professionals across Australia and New Zealand stay ahead of emerging threats and regulatory changes.
Perfect for: compliance professionals, AML officers, and risk managers at mid-sized financial institutions.
🎙️ Subscribe for monthly FinCrime Connection ANZ episodes
About Jade ThirdEye: We provide SaaS solutions for transaction monitoring, customer screening, and case management to mid-sized banks, building societies, lenders, and credit unions across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
🌐 Learn more about Jade ThirdEye: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/
#FinancialCrime #AMLCompliance #RegulatoryCompliance #JadeThirdEye
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
In this episode of The FinCrime Connection, Claire Rees (Global Financial Crime Regulatory Specialist) and Phil Roberts (Business Development Manager) examine the UK's Economic Crime Plan 2 progress, explore the Wolfsberg Group's innovation guidance, and analyse OFSI's latest sanctions disclosure.
This Episode Covers:
- UK Economic Crime Plan 2 progress report showing measurable results in money laundering prosecutions
- Wolfsberg Group's groundbreaking guidance on innovation in suspicious activity monitoring
- OFSI disclosure notice highlighting critical lessons for sanctions compliance
Read the detailed analysis: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-uk-september-2025
Perfect for: compliance professionals, AML officers, and risk managers at mid-sized financial institutions.
About Jade ThirdEye: We provide SaaS solutions for transaction monitoring, customer screening, and case management to mid-sized banks, building societies, lenders, and credit unions across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.
#FinancialCrime #AMLCompliance #RegulatoryCompliance #JadeThirdEye
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
In this episode of The FinCrime Connection, Colin Dixon (AML Solution Specialist) and Jamie (Head of Customer Success) break down Australia's new AML/CTF Rules, analyse AUSTRAC's recent enforcement action, and explore valuable intelligence resources from New Zealand's FIU.
This Episode Covers:
- Comprehensive analysis of Australia's regulatory overhaul and its practical implications
- AUSTRAC's enforcement approach through the Revolut penalty case study
- How New Zealand's FIU intelligence resources can enhance detection capabilities
We break down what this means for your financial crime programme and how to stay ahead.
Read the detailed analysis: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-anz-sept-2025
Perfect for: compliance professionals, AML officers, and risk managers at mid-sized financial institutions.
About Jade ThirdEye: We provide SaaS solutions for transaction monitoring, customer screening, and case management to mid-sized banks, building societies, lenders, and credit unions across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.
#FinancialCrime #AMLCompliance #RegulatoryCompliance #JadeThirdEye
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
In this episode of The FinCrime Connection, Colin Dixon (AML Solution Specialist) and Jing Zhang (Business Development Manager) from Jade ThirdEye discuss AUSTRAC's latest enforcement actions, the regulator's push to educate, New Zealand's shift to a single supervisor, and the fast-approaching SWIFT MX deadline.
- AUSTRAC enforcement and education: Recent case closures reveal the true cost of compliance failure and expansion of educational resources to support those proactively engaging with their obligations.
- New Zealand transition: Single supervisor model creates both challenges and opportunities for financial institutions.
- SWIFT MX deadline: November 2025 transition affects IFTI reporting across ANZ markets. We break down what these changes mean for your financial crime programme and how to stay ahead
📖 Read our accompanying blog here: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-anz-august-2025
About Jade ThirdEye: We provide SaaS solutions for transaction monitoring, customer screening, and case management to mid-sized banks, building societies, lenders, and credit unions across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.
#AML #FinancialCrime #RegTech #FinCrimeConnection #MoneyLaundering #SystemPriorities #NRA
Perfect for: compliance professionals, AML officers, and risk managers at mid-sized financial institutions.
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
In this August's episode of The FinCrime Connection, join hosts Claire Rees (Global Financial Crime Regulatory Specialist) and Phil Roberts (Business Development Manager, UK) as they unpack three landmark publications that are reshaping AML/CTF compliance in the UK:
- The 2025 National Risk Assessment – revealing over £12bn in criminal cash each year, with fintech, crypto, and casinos now higher risk.
- New System Priorities – nine equal-weight areas where firms can focus resources for maximum impact.
- HM Treasury's MLR reforms – practical changes giving compliance teams the flexibility they've been asking for. Together, these represent the most significant recalibration of the UK's financial crime framework in years.
Our experts break down what these changes mean for your financial crime programme.
📖 Read our accompanying blog here: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/fincrime-connection-uk-august-25
About Jade ThirdEye: We provide SaaS solutions for transaction monitoring, customer screening, and case management to mid-sized banks, building societies, lenders, and credit unions across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.
Perfect for: compliance professionals, AML officers, and risk managers at mid-sized financial institutions.
Subscribe for monthly financial crime prevention insights.
#AML #FinancialCrime #RegTech #FinCrimeConnection #MoneyLaundering #SystemPriorities #NRA
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
In this customer story, we speak with Stacey Blackwell, Head of Financial Crime at Skipton Building Society.
Hear how her team used Jade ThirdEye to uncover a fraud ring and stop an APP scam—safeguarding customers and preventing losses.
Read the full customer story: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/case-studies/uk/skipton-building-society-2
#FraudDetection #AML #FinancialCrime #JadeThirdEye #CaseStudy #APPFraud
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 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
Subscribe for monthly insights on financial crime, AML/CTF regulation, and compliance best practices from the team at Jade ThirdEye.
#FinCrimeConnection #AML #AUSTRAC #TransactionMonitoring #FinancialCrime #RegTech #Compliance #CTF #Australia #JadeThirdEye
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 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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#Financial Crime, #AML, #Compliance, #RegTech, #FCA, #NCA, #Banking, #AI, #Money Laundering, #Regulatory Updates