The UKFIU Podcast

UK Financial Intelligence Unit

The UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU), housed within the National Crime Agency, has national responsibility for receiving, analysing and disseminating financial intelligence submitted through the Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) regime. SARs alert law enforcement to potential instances of money laundering and terrorist financing and are a vital source of intelligence, not only on economic crime but on a wider range of criminal activity. These educational podcasts are part of the UKFIU’s new digital presence delivering a smarter approach to fighting crime, in line with UKFIU priorities of reducing harm, protecting the integrity of the UK economy and ensuring that there are no safe spaces for economic crime or terrorism financing.

  1. NOV 25

    Episode 26: Combatting CSA Livestreaming

    WARNING: This post contains references to child sexual abuse In this episode, panellists from the National Crime Agency (NCA) and NatWest Group discuss Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) livestreaming. This includes the actions being taken by law enforcement and reporters to combat this crime, potential indicators, and how to report if you have suspicions of CSA or money laundering linked to CSA. For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://youtu.be/z_FVVGoZNok   Reporting child sexual abuse If you are concerned that a child is at immediate risk of harm, call 999. Concerns of child sexual abuse should be reported to Police by calling 101. Under 18 year olds can also report online sexual abuse or grooming to the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Safety Centre: www.ceop.police.uk   Support services Under 18 year olds can talk to Childline confidentially, at any time, by calling 0800 1111 or chat online to a counsellor by visiting www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/ Adults who experienced sexual abuse as child and would like to talk to someone about it can contact the National Association for People Abused in Childhood on 0808 801 0331 or by visiting https://napac.org.uk Survivors UK runs the National Male Survivors Online Helpline – a webchat and SMS service for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced sexual abuse at any time in their lives. www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/ If you are concerned about your own sexual thoughts, feelings or behaviour towards children, speak in confidence to Stop It Now by visiting www.stopitnow.org.uk or contacting their confidential helpline on 0808 1000 900

    24 min

  2. OCT 21

    Episode 25: International Co-Operation: CARIN and Asset Recovery Networks

    In this episode, panellists from the UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) discuss the UK’s assumption of the CARIN presidency, the role of CARIN and the processes of UKFIU and CARIN in working with law enforcement in UK and CARIN member states. CARIN - Camden Asset Recovery Inter-agency Network ARIN – Asset Recovery Inter-agency Network FATF – Financial Action Task Force MLA – Mutual Legal Assistance ILOR – International Letter of Request UKCA – UK Central Authority For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://youtu.be/zZmPCR3jBtc

    19 min

  3. SEP 11

    Episode 24: Organised Immigration Crime: Illicit Finance

    Episode 24 Organised Immigration Crime: Illicit Finance In this episode, panellists from the National Crime Agency (NCA) address the illicit finance angle of Organised Immigration Crime (OIC). Panellists explain the current threat picture, how Informal Value Transfer Systems (IVTS) play a role in enabling this crime and the actions being taken by the NCA to disrupt organised crime groups involved in OIC. Read the special OIC SARs in Action issue - https://bit.ly/465AS37  OIC - Organised Immigration Crime MSHT - Modern Slavery Human Trafficking  IVTS - Informal Value Transfer Systems  MLRs - Money Laundering Regulations KRI - Kurdistan Region of Iraq JMLIT – Joint Money Laundering Intelligence Taskforce MSB – Money Service Business For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibH5650JxXQ

    22 min

  4. JUL 3

    Episode 23: Virtual Squatting

    In this episode, this issue of virtual squatting is discussed by panellists from the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and Companies House. Panellists address what is virtual squatting and the role it plays in economic crime, potential signs that professionals should be aware of, and the positive outcomes that resulted from public-private partnership. JMLIT – Joint Money Laundering Intelligence Taskforce ICAEW – Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales SAR – Suspicious Activity Report EDD – Enhanced Due Diligence For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ORYT3HHqDg

    22 min

  5. MAY 14

    Episode 22: International Co-operation: a Global Network of FIUs

    In this episode, panellists from the Egmont Group and the UK Financial Intelligence Unit’s (UKFIU’s) International team discuss the role of international collaboration in combatting money laundering and terrorist financing. Egmont plays a key role in facilitating UKFIU cooperation with other Financial Intelligence Units and in turn, the UKFIU aims to contribute to the success of the group. Topics discussed include an overview of the structure and role of the Egmont group by the group’s chair, Elżbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz, the projects the UKFIU has been involved in, and the future strategic goals of the Egmont Group. AML – Anti-Money Laundering CFT – Combatting Financing for Terrorism EC – Egmont Committee ECOFEL - Egmont Centre of FIU Excellence and Leadership EGS - Egmont Group Secretariat ESW – Egmont Secure Web For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_3HOAfK-g4

    25 min

  6. MAR 26

    Episode 21: Professional Enablers

    In this episode, our panellists discuss the issue of professional enablers. Jacquie Griffiths (OPBAS), Edgars Pastars (Finance Latvia Association), and Tommas Kaplan (von Poll Immobilien) provide an overview of the challenges sectors encounter and their views on what professionals should consider when de-risking. This includes examples from their own work when encountering those attempting to launder the proceeds of crime and their response to avoid becoming a professional enabler. AML – Anti-Money Laundering CFT – Combatting the Financing of Terrorism OPBAS – Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision FATF – Financial Action Task Force DNFBPs – Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions FIU – Financial Intelligence Unit PBS – Professional Body Supervisor For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HObWhq7zGws

    35 min

  7. 12/12/2024

    Episode 20: Illicit Company Formation: The Public Private Partnership Response

    In this episode, panellists discuss the recent work that has been done on illicit company formation activity and transformations to Companies House following legislative changes. These representatives from the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), Companies House, and private sector members of the NECC’s public private partnerships share their perspectives on this work, including its relation to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).   Please note the figures provided by Companies House were accurate at the time of recording.   TCSP – Trust or Company Service Providers SAR – Suspicious Activity Reports PPP – Public-Private Partnership BAU – Business As Usual For a subtitled version of this episode visit: https://youtu.be/58ClkXN7I60

    24 min

  8. 07/09/2024

    Episode 19: Legal Sector: Challenges and Opportunities

    In this episode our panel of legal experts discuss key considerations and challenges facing legal professionals when it comes to anti-money laundering (AML) and suspicious activity reporting. The legal sector covers everything from large global firms down to sole practitioners and our panellists discuss key money laundering threats, risk areas and the indicators which firms and sole practitioners should be looking for. For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://youtu.be/FztrHRW0-7U   SRA – Solicitor’s Regulation Authority MLRO- Money Laundering Reporting Officer AML – Anti-money laundering WTW – Willis Towers Watson FCA – Financial Conduct Authority CDD – Customer Due Diligence OFSI – Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation   Further information can be found here: https://sra.org.uk/aml https://sra.org/sanctions https://www.lawscot.org.uk/members/regulation-and-compliance/financial-compliance/anti-money-laundering/ https://www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-events/law-society-news/aml-thematic-review-of-suspicious-activity-reports/ https://lawsociety.org.uk/topics/anti-money-laundering/ https://wtwco.com/en-gb

    34 min
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The UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU), housed within the National Crime Agency, has national responsibility for receiving, analysing and disseminating financial intelligence submitted through the Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) regime. SARs alert law enforcement to potential instances of money laundering and terrorist financing and are a vital source of intelligence, not only on economic crime but on a wider range of criminal activity. These educational podcasts are part of the UKFIU’s new digital presence delivering a smarter approach to fighting crime, in line with UKFIU priorities of reducing harm, protecting the integrity of the UK economy and ensuring that there are no safe spaces for economic crime or terrorism financing.

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  • Creator
    UK Financial Intelligence Unit
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UK Financial Intelligence Unit
  • Show Website
    The UKFIU Podcast

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