The Laundry

Strise

The Laundry is the podcast connecting AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, and financial crime to the real world! Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of global financial regulation. Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka – this podcast features renowned experts from banking, fintech, regtech, compliance, and investigative journalism. Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing to its real-world consequences and ramifications. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, the AML Automation Cloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. E147: The Nobel Peace Prize and how financial crime threatens peace

    10/12/2025

    E147: The Nobel Peace Prize and how financial crime threatens peace

    Oslo is the centre of global attention this week as the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was presented, in absentia, to Maria Corina Machado – for her work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela. Venezuela is currently ranked as one of the most corrupt countries globally by Transparency International, struggling with widespread issues like money laundering, narco/terror financing, and international sanctions. In this episode, your Laundry hosts – Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka – are revealing: how financial crime is a threat to peace. The panel discuss: how the movement of dark money has real world consequences, how corruption erodes trust in governments, and whether compliance can lead to a safer world. Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic Delargy ____________________________________ The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation. Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism. Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise. Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  2. E146: What keeps the US Department of Justice up at night?

    04/12/2025

    E146: What keeps the US Department of Justice up at night?

    “Uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights” – these are the stated aims of the US Department of Justice. The US is the world’s largest economy, where every decision has ripples in the global market. That makes fighting corruption, laundering, and sanctions evasion crucial work. Being part of one of the most important branches of government must lead to some stress when your head hits the pillow at night. Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Craig Timm, Senior Director of Anti-Money Laundering at ACAMS, to ask:  What keeps the US Department of Justice up at night when it comes to financial crime? The pair discuss: biggest challenges of working for the DOJ, the impact of politics on the work, and prosecuting some of the world's biggest financial institutions. Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic Delargy ____________________________________ The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation. Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism. Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise. Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  3. E145: What American Candy Stores can tell us about money laundering

    27/11/2025

    E145: What American Candy Stores can tell us about money laundering

    This month, more than 2,700 high street stores across the UK were visited by police – leading to 900 arrests and more than £10 million in criminal proceeds seized.  But while the news cameras focussed in on the hauls of counterfeit cigarettes, it is how this web of small businesses fit into money laundering where we should be really paying attention. In this episode, your expert hosts – Fredrik Riiser and Robin Lycka – are asking: What can American Candy Stores can tell us about money laundering? The pair discuss: how these shop fronts work for laundering criminal funds and how the data can help us see the full picture.  Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic Delargy ____________________________________ The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation. Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism. Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise. Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  4. E144: Three big takeaways from Norway's biggest AML event

    20/11/2025

    E144: Three big takeaways from Norway's biggest AML event

    This week, The Laundry set itself a challenge: head to Hvitvaskingskonferansen 2025 – Norway's biggest AML and CTF conference – and come back with a learning about the state of the industry today. Conferences are more than just a chance to gossip over free coffee – these events really matter for information sharing, finding new strategies to tackle financial crime, and bringing the industry closer together.  Our expert hosts, Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, are revealing: Three big takeaways from Norway's biggest AML event The panel discuss: effective public-private collaboration and sharing, how it's getting harder to be a bank, and why it's the people who do the work that matters most! Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic Delargy ____________________________________ The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation. Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism. Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise. Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  5. E143: What keeps FATF up at night?

    13/11/2025

    E143: What keeps FATF up at night?

    You're given two years to make a difference in the global battle against money laundering, financial crime, and corruption.  The clock is ticking from the very moment you start the job: so where do you begin? For some, the pressure could be too much – but this is all part of being President of the Financial Action Task Force.  Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Elisa de Anda Madrazo, FATF President, and Giles Thomson, FATF Vice President, to ask: What keeps FATF up at night? The panel discuss: financial crime challenges today, the importance of setting goals, and potential solutions both big and small. Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic Delargy Engineer: The Podcast Room ____________________________________ The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation. Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism. Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise. Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  6. E142: What the Louvre heist can tell us about money laundering

    06/11/2025

    E142: What the Louvre heist can tell us about money laundering

    Seven minutes. Nine pieces of priceless jewellery. A place in heist history. The theft of the Louvre in Paris has made headlines across the world. You may think this is a story about priceless items linked to Napoleon – but the truth may be something closer to home for compliance professionals. Our expert hosts, Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, are revealing: What the Louvre jewel heist can tell us about money laundering! The panel discuss: how priceless artefacts have a very real price for financial criminals, the possibility of state sanctioned theft, and how the tools of compliance could help save the day. Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic Delargy Engineer: Nicholas Thon ____________________________________ The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation. Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism. Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise. Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  7. E141: What keeps the regulator up at night?

    30/10/2025

    E141: What keeps the regulator up at night?

    For some, we know that the knock on the door from the regulator might be what’s keeping them up at night. But for this episode, let’s flip the perspective.  Think about the regulators: they’re the ones building the rules, fighting complex financial crime risks, keeping up with global sanctions, and dishing out unpopular penalties. That has got to lead to some stressful evenings! Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Colin Payne, Head of Innovation at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), to ask: What keeps the regulator up at night? The pair discuss: the biggest challenges around financial crime risks and communication, the solutions that regulators are finding, and the evolving role of AI. Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic Delargy Engineer: Nicholas Thon ____________________________________ The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation. Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism. Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise. Get in touch at: laundry@strise.ai Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

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The Laundry is the podcast connecting AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, and financial crime to the real world! Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of global financial regulation. Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka – this podcast features renowned experts from banking, fintech, regtech, compliance, and investigative journalism. Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing to its real-world consequences and ramifications. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, the AML Automation Cloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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