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BCG on Compliance
by Boston Consulting Group
What are today’s most pressing criminal trends and how are compliance experts adapting to counter those threats?As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security.Introducing BCG on Compliance, a biweekly podcast from Boston Consulting Group where we dive deep into the minds driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehe
Episodes
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Introducing Leading Detection: Fraudsters Aren’t Sleeping
This week on the podcast, Hanjo Seibert steps out from behind the host chair to appear as a guest on Leading Detection, a podcast featuring some of the world's leading fraud fighters. In their conversation, host Matt Brady and Hanjo discuss the importance of organisational culture and leadership…
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Reframing Cyber Risk with Jane Frankland MBE
In this episode of BCG on Compliance, your guest host Marlene Gerlinger, sits down with Jane Frankland MBE. Jane has nearly 30 years’ experience in cybersecurity, has built businesses, advised boards, and in the process become one of the most respected voices in cyber today. As we continue our...
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Cybercrime in 2026: What Compliance Leaders Need to See Coming with Matthew Rosenquist
With more than three decades at the forefront of cybersecurity strategy, Matthew Rosenquist has helped organizations navigate some of the most significant technological shifts of our time. As part of our ongoing Cyber Crime Series, he joins us to discuss the evolving cyber threat landscape and…
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Why Employee Trust Doesn’t Work as a Compliance Tool with Arun Chauhan
Arun Chauhan is an expert in investigations and fraud-based litigation in London. His company, Tenet Law, is a major disruptor in the field of fraud investigation and litigation, and as part of our ongoing innovation series, we wanted to find out from him how and why his firm is so successful....
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Introducing The Laundry - CFO, CEO, CCO: Who owns AI in Compliance with Hanjo Seibert
In today’s episode, we’ll share a special podcast where our host Hanjo Seibert joins Marit Rødevand for an appearance on “The Laundry”, a podcast that highlights anti-money laundering practices, compliance and the ever-evolving world of financial crime. Hanjo’s there to answer a simple question....
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Why We Only Recover 0.5% of Illicit Funds Around the World with James Treacy
In this episode of BCG on Compliance, your host Hanjo Seibert talks to James Treacy to find out why we are still only recovering a small fraction of illicit funds around the world. James is the CEO and co-founder of AML Intelligence, an Irish-based publication focusing on highlighting the latest…
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Rethinking Compliance Across Asia with Barbara Tsai
Rethinking Compliance Across Asia with Barbara Tsai Compliance in Asia is no longer just about applying a Western-designed playbook to a different region with a completely different regulatory environment. It requires understanding how enforcement, politics, and business realities intersect in...
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Beyond AI Policies: The Ethical Nightmare Challenge with Reid Blackman
AI risk is moving faster than most organizations can write, let alone implement new policies. By the time a “Responsible AI” policy is approved, Generative AI has shifted the goalposts and “Agentic AI” is already raising the stakes for compliance professionals. In this episode our host Hanjo...
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Year in Review: What 2025 Taught Us About Compliance
In this special year-end episode of BCG on Compliance, host Hanjo Seibert is joined by co-host Katharina Hefter, Global Lead for Compliance and Crisis Management at BCG, to reflect on the themes and conversations that shaped the podcast this year. They revisit key topics including the rise of...
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Introducing AML Conversations – Technology, Compliance, and the Future of Financial Crime Prevention
In this special episode, BCG on Compliance is sharing a conversation originally recorded on the AML Conversations podcast, hosted by John Byrne of AML RightSource. Our host Hanjo Seibert joins John for a deep dive into the evolving role of technology in financial crime compliance—and what the...
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Fighting the Rising Tide of Scams with Carsten Helm
A fake invoice. A dubious text message. Most of us have brushed off a scam attempt at some point. But what happens when someone falls for one and what responsibility do banks have in stopping it? In this episode of BCG on Compliance, host Hanjo Seibert speaks with Carsten Helm, one of Europe’s...
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Leading Through Uncertainty: A Crisis Playbook for Compliance Leaders with Satnam Lehal
In compliance, moments of uncertainty can define careers and reshape organizations. But what does it take to make sound judgments under intense pressure? How do you steer a team through a crisis without overpromising or losing trust? To explore these questions, our guest host and BCG senior...
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Insider trading: From Analyst to FBI informant with Tom Hardin.
Insider trading doesn’t always start with a grand plan. Sometimes it starts with a single decision made in isolation. In this episode, we talk to Tom Hardin, a former hedge fund analyst turned FBI informant, known in headlines as “Tipper X.” Tom opens up about his descent into insider trading…
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Virtual Assets: Integrating Cryptocurrency and Traditional Banking, with Sheetal Bhardwaj
We are in the midst of a virtual asset revolution. Consumers are diversifying their portfolios to include crypto, but integration with financial institutions has been a challenge. Sheetal Bhardwaj, is at the forefront of compliance in the changing digital asset landscape. Sheetal is a banker, an...
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Defending AI: White-Collar Crime In The Digital Age, with Dr. Simone Kaempfer
As cybercrime, identity theft, and financial fraud rise, regulators are ramping up their responses— and companies and their compliance teams need to adapt to that change. Dr. Simone Kaempfer, partner at law firm Freshfields and head of the firm’s White Collar Defense Practice Group for…
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Who Owns Transaction Monitoring? Data-Driven Compliance and Culture in Action with Vincent Walden
Risk doesn't end with due diligence, it intensifies when money starts moving. But who really owns the responsibility for transaction monitoring, and how can organizations collaborate across silos to stay ahead of fraud? In this episode, Hanjo Seibert sits down with Vincent Walden, CEO of Kona AI,...
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Building a Career in Financial Crime Compliance with Jessica Hamilton
The demand for skilled compliance professionals has never been higher. But what does it take to stand out in this competitive space? How are hiring trends shifting, and what role does new technology play in shaping the future of compliance careers? To answer these questions, in this episode of…
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Strategic Risk: What Compliance Can Learn from Military Intelligence with Rowena Fell
For 12 years, Rowena Fell worked in British military intelligence, assessing threats in high-risk zones like Northern Ireland, Bosnia, and Iraq. She followed that up with 17 years in senior corporate roles, applying her expertise to business risk management. Now a Senior Director of Knowledge at...
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Code Meets Conduct: Merging AI and Proven Compliance Practices, with Tobias Schweiger of Hawk (Rebroadcast)
This week we're resharing one of our more popular episodes. Enjoy! Traditional compliance has always relied on rules and red flags, but for Tobias Schweiger, there is a smarter way. Tobias is co-founder and CEO of Hawk, an AML and fraud prevention software provider, and he believes in bridging…
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The Infiltrator: Inside Illicit Money Flows and How to Stop Them, with Former Federal Agent Robert Mazur
For nearly 30 years, Robert Mazur served as a Federal Special Agent for multiple U.S. agencies. But his most perilous work came during the years he spent deep undercover, infiltrating two of Colombia’s most powerful drug cartels – a story so extraordinary it’s been captured in two books and a...
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Shell Game: Exposing Shell Companies, Sanctions Evasions and Other Risks, with Ted Datta of Moody’s
As the geopolitical landscape continues to shift dramatically, risk management practices need to evolve as well. Ted Datta knows this all too well. As Head of Financial Crime Practice at Moody's Analytics, he's focused on using data to unravel layers of ownership and help spot sanctions evasion,...
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Counterfeit Crisis: Fighting the Fakes Economy, with Alastair Gray of INTA
For most of his career, Alastair Gray has been working to address the enormous problem of counterfeit goods. Some estimates put the global trade of counterfeits in the trillions, and despite the perception that it’s a victimless crime, there are indeed extraordinary implications that are…
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Navigating Forward: Volkswagen's Path to Trust and Transformation, with Hiltrud Werner (rebroadcast)
Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2025 with a re-share of one of our most popular episodes from last year. Enjoy! In 2016, after Volkswagen's disastrous emissions scandal came to light, Hiltrud Werner took on the challenging role of Group Audit Director for the company and later as their Head of...
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Holiday Break Special: 2024 Compliance Lessons and What’s Ahead in 2025
December marks the one-year anniversary of BCG on Compliance, and with the holidays and the new year just around the corner, there’s a lot to celebrate, and even more compliance topics to dive into. We’ve just wrapped Season Two of BCG on Compliance and as 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking…
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Season Two Roundup: What’s the Way Forward for AI Compliance Tools?
Over the past season we’ve heard from some of the brightest minds behind the latest Gen AI tools revolutionizing compliance, and there’s a lot to unpack. These conversations tackled how AI can make compliance faster, more accurate and help financial institutions stay one step ahead of…
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Building Trust in Tech: How the Responsible AI Institute Helps Make Safer Systems, with Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac (rebroadcast)
This week, we're looking back at another popular episode from this year: its a deep dive into the work of the Responsible AI Institute. We'll be back soon with a new episode to wrap up Season 2! Episode Summary With AI shifting the world around us and the ground under our feet, Alyssa Lefaivre...
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From Crisis to Compliance: The HSBC Transformation Story, with Andy Maguire (rebroadcast)
This week, we're bringing you a rebroadcast of one of our most popular episodes of this year: a fascinating talk with Andy Maguire about his work with HSBC during a very challenging time. Episode Summary In 2014, Andy McGuire joined HSBC as Group Chief Operating Officer at one of the most…
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Code Meets Conduct: Merging AI and Proven Compliance Practices, with Tobias Schweiger of Hawk
Traditional compliance has always relied on rules and red flags, but for Tobias Schweiger, there is a smarter way. Tobias is co-founder and CEO of Hawk, an AML and fraud prevention software provider, and he believes in bridging the gap between cautious, law-driven approaches and the power of AI....
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AI Express: Moving Compliance to the Fast Lane with Chiara Gelmini & Michael Baldauf of PegaSystems
In some ways, compliance has become a race against time. Financial institutions need to move quickly in the face of fragmented regulations, siloed decision-making, and overwhelming amounts of data. No one knows this better than Chiara Gelmini and Michael Baldauf, two directors at PegaSystems....
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Data Knows Best: Why Good Compliance AI Starts With Good Data, with Parsa Ghaffari of Quantexa
Parsa Ghaffari is the Head of Product Innovation at Quantexa, where he focuses on enhancing their Decision Intelligence platform to harness the power of both structured and unstructured data. Quantexa's platform is designed to help organizations uncover hidden risks and new opportunities by...
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Next-Gen AML: How AI is Modernizing Financial Crime Detection, with Yaron Hazan of ThetaRay
We’re back with a new season exploring the future of compliance with innovators and ground-breakers! In the coming months, Hanjo is looking at the tech that is transforming the industry and reshaping how compliance is done. In our first episode of the season, Hanjo sits down with Yaron Hazan, VP…
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Introducing Fintech Files From BCG
We wrapped our first season of BCG on Compliance a couple of weeks ago and we’re busy putting Season 2 together for September. But in the meantime, we know you’re always looking for more fascinating conversations on compliance, so this week we’re sharing a bonus episode from another great BCG…
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Governance Guardians: The Path to Responsible AI, with Carter Cousineau of Thomson Reuters
The last few episodes we’ve been looking at AI implementation and risk management with leading industry experts who are helping to forge the path forward. In our final episode of the season (don’t worry, we’ll be back with season 2 in September!) Hanjo sits down with Carter Cousineau, VP of...
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Building Trust in Tech: How the Responsible AI Institute Helps Make Safer Systems, with Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac
With AI shifting the world around us and the ground under our feet, Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac and her colleagues at the Responsible AI Institute are working with organizations to safely navigate this changing landscape. The institute was founded in 2016, long before AI became such a hot topic, and...
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Bridging AI and Ethics: A Conversation with Kirsten Rulf
Kirsten Rulf is a leading expert in AI theory, ethics, policy and practice, and leads the Financial Institutions team for BCG X. Her tech policy career took root 10 years ago when she was a journalist living in China, and she became fascinated with the ubiquitous technology that was already so...
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Navigating Forward: Volkswagen's Path to Trust and Transformation with Hiltrud Werner
In 2016, after Volkswagen's disastrous emissions scandal came to light, Hiltrud Werner took on the challenging role of Group Audit Director for the company and later as their Head of Integrity and Legal Affairs This was no easy task. With the car manufacturer mired in legal and financial…
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From Crisis to Compliance: The HSBC Transformation Story, with Andy Maguire
In 2014, Andy McGuire joined HSBC as Group Chief Operating Officer at one of the most difficult times in the bank's history. Investigations had revealed that poor control processes had led to billions in illicit funds moving through the bank, funding drug cartels and terrorists. Andy had a key…
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Banking on Compliance: 30 years of Risk Management and Fighting Financial Crime with Carlo Appetiti
Over his remarkable 30+ year career, Carlo Appetiti’s work in risk, compliance, anti-fraud and anti-financial crime has played a critical role in the evolution of banking compliance. He’s worked with some of the world's most prominent financial institutions, with pivotal roles at Deutsche Bank…
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Introducing BCG on Compliance: How Criminals Think and How to Elevate Compliance
What are today’s most pressing criminal trends and how are compliance experts adapting to counter those threats? As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in...
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What are today’s most pressing criminal trends and how are compliance experts adapting to counter those threats?As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security.Introducing BCG on Compliance, a biweekly podcast from Boston Consulting Group where we dive deep into the minds driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehe
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