FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix

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FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters.

  1. Fair Banking, Mexican FinCEN Measures & UIGEA Explained | FinCrime Unfiltered

    AUG 22

    Fair Banking, Mexican FinCEN Measures & UIGEA Explained | FinCrime Unfiltered

    In this episode of FinCrime Unfiltered, Sarah Beth Felix breaks down major regulatory updates and compliance frameworks shaping financial crime prevention in the U.S. and abroad:   FINCEN Extends Measures for Mexican Financial Institutions – examining cross-border compliance challenges Executive Order on Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans – what this means for inclusive and transparent banking practices UIGEA (Reg GG) – unpacking the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and its compliance implications USA Patriot Act: Section 314A – how information sharing powers continue to be leveraged in financial crime investigations SISS: Secure Information Sharing System – the backbone of modern financial intelligence coordination   Sign Up for the latest Live Digital Event from Illicit Edge! AML: The Truth Hurts – 2 Days, 2 Insiders, No Spin Part 1 - Tuesday, August 26th: https://streamyard.com/watch/eRBD3YGgEDek Part 2 - Thursday, August 28th: https://streamyard.com/watch/edq7JBPDWSX7 Next week, FinCrime headliners Sarah Beth Felix and Jim Richards go live for two unfiltered briefings. No spin, no panels — just straight talk on what’s really shaping AML right now. This time, you set the agenda: bring your questions for live Q&A. Subscribe for more episodes of FinCrime Unfiltered ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FinCrime Unfiltered's Proud Sponsors: Amid escalating regulatory demands and a surge in fraud, the need for financial institutions to remain compliant, efficient, and informed is paramount. What’s getting in the way? Manual processes?  Lack of insight to regulatory changes?  Lack of transparency for decision making?​ With Thomson Reuters Risk & Fraud Solutions, financial institutions achieve more than 40% more efficient customer onboarding – making their teams even faster at reducing risk to fraudulent losses at the same time.​​ Thomson Reuters Risk & Fraud Solutions empower financial institutions to safely onboard and continuously evaluate customers, members, and vendors and increase new business securely through automated technology.​ ​Thomson Reuters equips institutions to navigate complexities with confidence by elevating beyond mere risk management, setting new industry standards for decision-making and operational efficiency. Visit TR.com/CLEAR to learn more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Illicit Edge: Breaking News for Financial Crime FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters. Email us with your questions: fincrimeunfiltered@illicitedge.com The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  2. AI, Paxos, and a $26M Penalty

    AUG 8

    AI, Paxos, and a $26M Penalty

    On this week's episode of FinCrime Unfiltered, Sarah Beth Felix shares her thoughts on AI and the recent Paxos case that cost them nearly $26 million in fines over AML and due-diligence failures Please like, subscribe, follow us on social media and comment with your thoughts or any questions you'd like us to answer in future episodes! Email us with your questions: fincrimeunfiltered@illicitedge.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Illicit Edge's Newest Podcast: FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FinCrime Unfiltered's Proud Sponsors: Amid escalating regulatory demands and a surge in fraud, the need for financial institutions to remain compliant, efficient, and informed is paramount. What’s getting in the way? Manual processes?  Lack of insight to regulatory changes?  Lack of transparency for decision making?​ With Thomson Reuters Risk & Fraud Solutions, financial institutions achieve more than 40% more efficient customer onboarding – making their teams even faster at reducing risk to fraudulent losses at the same time.​ Thomson Reuters Risk & Fraud Solutions empower financial institutions to safely onboard and continuously evaluate customers, members, and vendors and increase new business securely through automated technology.​ Thomson Reuters equips institutions to navigate complexities with confidence by elevating beyond mere risk management, setting new industry standards for decision-making and operational efficiency. Visit TR.com/CLEAR to learn more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Illicit Edge: Breaking News for Financial Crime FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). #FinCEN #AML #Compliance #Banking #Paxos #FinancialRegulations #RiskManagement #Sanctions #AI The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  3. Stablecoin Guidelines, Art Market Integrity, and High Risk Customer Actions | FinCrime Unfiltered

    JUL 31

    Stablecoin Guidelines, Art Market Integrity, and High Risk Customer Actions | FinCrime Unfiltered

    In this episode, Sarah Beth Felix unpack's the latest developments shaping the financial crime and compliance landscape: HKMA's New Stablecoin Guidelines — What the Hong Kong Monetary Authority is signaling about digital asset regulation. Art Market Integrity Act — What this overlooked regulation tells us about illicit finance risks in the art world. Managing High-Risk Customers — Operational strategies and red flag management for HIFCA/HIDTA-designated regions. Practical Takeaways — What compliance teams need to implement today to stay ahead. From crypto oversight to narcotics-linked financial networks, this is your no-BS breakdown of what matters — and what’s coming next. Subscribe for more episodes of FinCrime Unfiltered #FinCrime #AML #Stablecoins #Compliance #HKMA #FCA #FIU #HIFCA #HIDTA #ArtMarket #riskmanagement ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FinCrime Unfiltered's Proud Sponsors: Unit 21: This podcast is brought to you by Unit21. If you’ve been thinking about how AI is affecting FinCrime, you’re not alone. In fact, this is a top concern for most risk and compliance teams. That’s why Unit21 is hitting the road this summer for Risky Business, A FinCrime Ops Tour—bringing together select groups of fraud and AML leaders, to share what’s actually working (and what’s not) in the age of AI. No fluff. No vendor pitches. Just real conversations and tactical insights with peers who are deep in the fight. And the best part? You can catch me, yours truly, at the New York stop on August 13th. To learn more and RSVP go to https://hubs.li/Q03ttm7G0 See you there! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Illicit Edge: Breaking News for Financial Crime FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters. Email us with your questions: fincrimeunfiltered@illicitedge.com The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  4. GENIUS Act, HKMA Penalties + RIA Rollback | FinCrime Unfiltered

    JUL 25

    GENIUS Act, HKMA Penalties + RIA Rollback | FinCrime Unfiltered

    In this episode, Sarah Beth Felix breaks down The GENIUS Act and explores its potential impact on financial institutions and the broader compliance landscape. SB analyzes innovative or novel AML policies emerging globally, including recent developments from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)—with a close look at the penalties issued this week. 📌 Stay tuned for key operational takeaways for banks and credit unions, especially those banking RIAs, and what to expect next in compliance strategy and enforcement. You'll also learn how Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) are evolving to meet modern financial crime threats, and what the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) guidance means in practice. We examine how recent NPRMs (Notices of Proposed Rulemaking) could reshape U.S. compliance frameworks, especially for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), and how that intersects with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) obligations and Customer Identification Programs (CIP). Plus, we draw connections between AML policies and other industry regulations using NAICS codes to help you understand how regulators categorize business activity and risk. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How close are we to the world of Minority Report or Mission: Impossible? Next Monday, July 28 at 2pm ET, Illicit Edge is hosting a live digital event on how once-fictional AI is transforming present-day financial crimes compliance – featuring TRM Labs’ Ari Redbord and Illicit Edge podcast host and former CIA analyst Yaya Fanusie.  It’ll be fast, sharp, and live but you’ve got to register to attend. Check it out and secure your spot today: https://streamyard.com/watch/8sibvXgwwApy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FinCrime Unfiltered's Proud Sponsors: Hummingbird is a compliance operating system reimagining what's possible from financial crime investigations. By providing financial institutions with fast and easy data integrations, seamless report filing, and time-saving automation and AI tools, Hummingbird helps those on the front lines of financial crime quickly get to the heart of each investigation. Today’s criminals are sophisticated, tech-savvy, and agile. The tools used to fight them should be too. To learn more, visit hummingbird.co or follow us on LinkedIn. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Illicit Edge: Breaking News for Financial Crime FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters. Email us with your questions: fincrimeunfiltered@illicitedge.com The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min
  5. Time To Stir The AML Pot! | FinCrime Unfiltered

    JUL 18

    Time To Stir The AML Pot! | FinCrime Unfiltered

    On this week's episode of FinCrime Unfiltered, Sarah Beth Felix decides it's time to stir the AML Pot! Sarah Beth reacts to OFAC's $11.8 Million Penalty on Interactive Brokers, OCC, FDIC + FRB's Safeguard Crypto Document, and Andorra's Court Sentencing 18 Executives to Prison for Money Laundering. Plus, SB shares why "A Clean Audit is not a GOOD Audit," and why an auditor needs raw data from their clients. To read more on the Andorra sentencing click here: AML Intelligence Story on Andorra: https://www.amlintelligence.com/2025/07/news-two-former-bank-chiefs-jailed-for-up-to-seven-years-and-fined-total-of-e42-million-in-andorra-ml-case-16-executives-receive-prison-time-fines/ Please like, subscribe, follow us on social media and comment with your thoughts or any questions you'd like us to answer in future episodes! Email us with your questions: fincrimeunfiltered@illicitedge.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Illicit Edge's Newest Podcast: FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FinCrime Unfiltered's Proud Sponsors: Hummingbird is a compliance operating system reimagining what's possible from financial crime investigations. By providing financial institutions with fast and easy data integrations, seamless report filing, and time-saving automation and AI tools, Hummingbird helps those on the front lines of financial crime quickly get to the heart of each investigation. Today’s criminals are sophisticated, tech-savvy, and agile. The tools used to fight them should be too. To learn more, visit hummingbird.co or follow us on LinkedIn. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Illicit Edge: Breaking News for Financial Crime FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). #AML #Compliance #crypto #Banking #andorra #FinancialRegulations #RiskManagement #KYC #Sanctions #ofac   The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  6. WISE and Monzo Penalties + FinCEN'S Special Measures | FinCrime Unfiltered | FinCrime Unfiltered

    JUL 11

    WISE and Monzo Penalties + FinCEN'S Special Measures | FinCrime Unfiltered | FinCrime Unfiltered

    On this week's episode of FinCrime Unfiltered, Sarah Beth Felix shares her takeaways from the WISE and Monzo penalties. Plus, Sarah shares her reaction to FINCEN's latest special measures. Please like, subscribe, follow us on social media and comment with your thoughts or any questions you'd like us to answer in future episodes! Email us with your questions: fincrimeunfiltered@illicitedge.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Illicit Edge's Newest Podcast: FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FinCrime Unfiltered's Proud Sponsors: Amid escalating regulatory demands and a surge in fraud, the need for financial institutions to remain compliant, efficient, and informed is paramount. What’s getting in the way? Manual processes?  Lack of insight to regulatory changes?  Lack of transparency for decision making?​ With Thomson Reuters Risk & Fraud Solutions, financial institutions achieve more than 40% more efficient customer onboarding – making their teams even faster at reducing risk to fraudulent losses at the same time.​ Thomson Reuters Risk & Fraud Solutions empower financial institutions to safely onboard and continuously evaluate customers, members, and vendors and increase new business securely through automated technology.​ Thomson Reuters equips institutions to navigate complexities with confidence by elevating beyond mere risk management, setting new industry standards for decision-making and operational efficiency. Visit TR.com/CLEAR to learn more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Illicit Edge: Breaking News for Financial Crime FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). #FinCEN #AML #Compliance #Banking #Monzo #FinancialRegulations #RiskManagement #KYC #Sanctions The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  7. Operational Takeaways From FinCen's Unprecedented Measures on Mexican Banks | FinCrime Unfiltered

    JUN 27

    Operational Takeaways From FinCen's Unprecedented Measures on Mexican Banks | FinCrime Unfiltered

    In this episode, Sarah breaks down the key operational takeaways from FinCEN’s unprecedented actions against Mexican banks. From enhanced due diligence to cross-border compliance strategies, we explore what financial institutions can learn and implement now to stay ahead of regulatory scrutiny.   ✅ Why FinCEN's move is a game-changer ✅ How banks should respond to high-risk customer profiles ✅ Best practices for AML compliance and reporting Whether you're in banking, compliance, or risk management, this is a must-watch for staying on top of evolving global standards. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more insights on financial regulation and enforcement trends. Email us with your questions: fincrimeunfiltered@illicitedge.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FinCrime Unfiltered's Proud Sponsors: Unit 21: This podcast is brought to you by Unit21. If you’ve been thinking about how AI is affecting FinCrime, you’re not alone. In fact, this is a top concern for most risk and compliance teams. That’s why Unit21 is hitting the road this summer for Risky Business, A FinCrime Ops Tour—bringing together select groups of fraud and AML leaders, to share what’s actually working (and what’s not) in the age of AI. No fluff. No vendor pitches. Just real conversations and tactical insights with peers who are deep in the fight. And the best part? You can catch me, yours truly, at the New York stop on August 13th. To learn more and RSVP go to https://hubs.li/Q03ttm7G0 See you there! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Illicit Edge: Breaking News for Financial Crime FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters. Email us with your questions: fincrimeunfiltered@illicitedge.com The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). #FinCEN #AML #Compliance #Banking #Mexico #FinancialRegulations #MoneyLaundering #RiskManagement #KYC #CrossBorderBanking #Sanctions #financialcrime The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  8. JUN 20

    Fraud, FATF, OFAC Penalties + Defunct AML Officer

    On this week's episode of FinCrime Unfiltered, Sarah Beth Felix recaps the joint banking agencies guidance on fraud and her takeaways on the latest OFAC Penalties. Plus, Sarah shares her reaction to FINRA's AWC on the defunct AML Officer.  Please like, subscribe, follow us on social media and comment with your thoughts or any questions you'd like us to answer in future episodes! Email us with your questions: fincrimeunfiltered@illicitedge.com  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Illicit Edge's Newest Podcast: FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  FinCrime Unfiltered's Proud Sponsors: Amid escalating regulatory demands and a surge in fraud, the need for financial institutions to remain compliant, efficient, and informed is paramount. What’s getting in the way? Manual processes? Lack of insight to regulatory changes? Lack of transparency for decision making?​ ​ With Thomson Reuters Risk & Fraud Solutions, financial institutions achieve more than 40% more efficient customer onboarding – making their teams even faster at reducing risk to fraudulent losses at the same time.​ ​ Thomson Reuters Risk & Fraud Solutions empower financial institutions to safely onboard and continuously evaluate customers, members, and vendors and increase new business securely through automated technology.​ ​ Thomson Reuters equips institutions to navigate complexities with confidence by elevating beyond mere risk management, setting new industry standards for decision-making and operational efficiency. Visit TR.com/CLEAR to learn more.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Hummingbird is a compliance operating system reimagining what's possible from financial crime investigations. By providing financial institutions with fast and easy data integrations, seamless report filing, and time-saving automation and AI tools, Hummingbird helps those on the front lines of financial crime quickly get to the heart of each investigation. Today’s criminals are sophisticated, tech-savvy, and agile. The tools used to fight them should be too. To learn more, visit hummingbird.co or follow us on LinkedIn.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Illicit Edge: Breaking News for Financial Crime FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation).  #finance #aml #fincen #compliance #OCC #Iran #finra #fincen #ofac #FATF The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

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FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters.

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