Future of KYC Compliance | EP 22 - Revolut’s Nelson Yiannakou: The importance of data sharing in AML and financial crime prevention

In this episode of the Future of KYC Compliance, Ian joins Nelson Yiannakou, Regional Money Laundering Reporting Officer ( APAC ) at Revolut, as he shares his views on the current state of AML obligations and compliance in Australia. We touch on some of the bigger financial crime monitoring challenges faced by regulators today, and Nelson gives us a fresh perspective on the importance of having a sound AML environment and a robust financial crime prevention system. Topics discussed: - Nelson’s three-decade long career in financial risk management and financial crime prevention - A brief intro to Revolut and the services it offers - Financial crime challenges Revolut has faced globally - Nelson’s view on the state of AML obligations and compliance in Australia today - The importance of investing in financial crime prevention capabilities and technologies - Why financial crime syndicates always seem to be one step ahead of regulators - Specific challenges faced by digital-only fintech companies - What excites Nelson most with his work in financial crime risk management - Nelson’s advice for KYC and AML professionals to ensure their success in the field