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AML Conversations

AML RightSource
Anti-Money Laundering
Fincen
FATF
Cryptocurrency
Corporate Transparency Act
Human Trafficking
Financial Crime
Artificial Intelligence
AML
Third Party Risk Management
Fraud
Sanctions
AML Rightsource
Russia
Financial Institutions
Money Laundering
Cybersecurity
Due Diligence
Financial Action Task Force
Fentanyl

AML Conversations is dedicated to inform professionals and those interested in anti-money laundering about conversations happening in the government, private sector, and internationally. Throughout the series John Byrne, AML RightSource Vice Chairman, will interview industry experts or participate in live programming or panel discussions related to the industry.

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In this week's episode of This Week in AML, John Byrne is joined by Joe McNamara, filling in for Elliot Berman, to flag a wide range of global and domestic developments. They open with OCCRP reporting on an Uzbek security official who secretly acquir... more

In this week's episode of This Week in AML, John Byrne and Elliot Berman examine Canada's newly released FATF mutual evaluation and what it may signal as the AML community awaits the upcoming U.S. assessment. They discuss FinCEN's plans to amend cust... more

In this week's episode of This Week in AML, Elliot Berman and John Byrne examine how workforce reductions at the OCC could affect bank supervision at a time when new national bank charters are on the rise. They also discuss the OCC's updated cybersec... more

In this episode of AML Conversations, host John Byrne sits down with former federal prosecutor, 9/11 Commission staff member, and former Department of Homeland Security Inspector General John Roth to discuss the evolution of terrorist financing contr... more

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Recent Guests

John Roth
Former federal prosecutor, co-author of the terrorism financing monograph for the 9/11 Commission, and former Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security
Former Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security
Episode: John Roth on 9/11, Terrorist Financing, and Why Independent Watchdogs Matter
Dennis Lormel
Former head of the terrorist financing operation section at the FBI
FBI (former); ACAMS leadership involvement
Episode: Never Forget 25 Years After 9 11, Where We've Been and Where We're Going
Jeff Schlanger
Former Manhattan prosecutor, LAPD monitor, NYPD Deputy Commissioner for Risk Management, author
Author, Doing Right; former NYPD deputy commissioner; LAPD monitor
Episode: Doing Right - From Prosecutor to Reformer - Jeff Schlanger
Zack Kopplin
Investigative journalist with OCCRP
Organized Crime and Reporting Project (OCCRP)
Episode: How Sanctioned Networks Slip Through - OCCRP's Zack Kopplin on Defense Contracts, Shell Companies, and Golden Passports
Sarah Beth Felix
Author of Dirty Money Weekly
Dirty Money Weekly
Episode: AML Conversations - Monthly Chat with Sarah Beth Felix
Tess Davis
Executive director of the Antiquities Coalition
Antiquities Coalition
Episode: Art, Antiquities, and Financial Crime - Protecting Cultural Heritage in a Global Threat Landscape with Tess Davis
Jonathan Rusch
Director of the US and International Anti-Corruption Law Program; Adjunct professor at American University
American University; anti-corruption law program
Episode: Anti-Corruption at a Crossroads: Enforcement, Risk, and the Future of Financial Integrity with Jonathan Rusch
Denisse Rudich
Regulatory adviser and AI initiatives expert (FCA AI Lab, industry advocate)
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) / AI Lab
Episode: From AML to AI - Denisse Rudich on What Regulators Are Really Doing with Artificial Intelligence
Abhishek Mittal
Executive Vice President and Chief Product and AI Officer
AML RightSource
Episode: AI Trends in Financial Crime Prevention with Abhishek Mittal

Hosts

John Byrne
Host of AML Conversations, AML RightSource
Elliot Berman
Co-host introducing and guiding the discussion, AML RightSource / Blue Umbrella

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • Informative but too political

    They do a good job keeping me up to date with current issues in the industry, but I don’t need to have the host’s political views pushed on me with snide comments & blatant bias every show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    dontworryaboutit1991
    United Statesa year ago
  • MLRO in the BVI for a DNFBP

    Such a great AML podcast! An amazing library of episodes, all still highly relevant today. Truly a great team providing critical information for the industry. Thanks from an MLRO in the BVI!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mouzaya BVI 🇻🇬 Realtor
    Canadaa year ago
  • Pillar of the industry

    Great to hear from John and his esteemed guests. Informative and actionable interviews covering a range of AML topics. It’s nice that they are not hours long… makes it easy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SBFelix
    United States3 years ago
  • Good info but too obviously political

    This could be a really great show with the wealth of knowledge and experience John has. However he can’t seem to separate himself from his obviously leftist ideologies and interject passive aggressive comments towards the other political party or opposing thoughts. I’m hear to learn about AML and better my knowledge, I don’t need your beliefs or agenda being pushed. Keep those to yourself. Real shame.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    LovePT
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Industry-leading perspectives on enforcement and compliance trends.
Balanced critique of policy while delivering actionable content.
Consistently informative with practical AML guidance.
Compelling host plus guests; solid industry insight.
Politically charged opinions can be distracting for some listeners.

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Talking Points

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John Roth on 9/11, Terrorist Financing, and Why Independent Watchdogs Matter
Q: Why are Inspector Generals important, and how has their role evolved by 2026?
IGs are independent monitors within federal agencies tasked with uncovering fraud, waste, and abuse and reporting to Congress and the public. The role has evolved from a post-Watergate reform to a key, but increasingly pressured, oversight function amid political shifts and executive power dynamics, with ongoing debates about independence and funding.
Never Forget 25 Years After 9 11, Where We've Been and Where We're Going
Q: How did legislation like the Patriot Act alter information sharing between banks and law enforcement?
It formalized and accelerated information sharing, expanding access to data and enabling quicker identification of financial networks supporting terrorism.
Never Forget 25 Years After 9 11, Where We've Been and Where We're Going
Q: What most changed the way the FBI approached financial crimes after 9-11?
A centralized, interagency task force connected the FBI with FinCEN, IRS, and other agencies, turning scattered leads into a coordinated financial investigation that could link operators to financing networks.
AML Conversations - Monthly Chat with Sarah Beth Felix
Q: What do I not do going forward?
The guest explains that the burden remains on financial institutions to detect shell companies and to document beneficial ownership in a way that supports investigations, while acknowledging the difficulty and the risk of false positives; she emphasizes not reducing diligence but rather focusing on practical, auditable data and strengthening narrative in backup files.
AI Trends in Financial Crime Prevention with Abhishek Mittal
Q: So I think the first place to start is, what's the role for domain experts in the world of AI?
Domain experts define the context, taxonomy, and policy upfront, acting as the source of truth for what the model should look for and how to interpret results, which leads to more reliable outcomes in regulated financial crime workflows.

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AML Conversations frequently covers AML regulatory developments, enforcement actions, and cross-border risk in financial services. The episodes tend to center on big-ticket regulatory actions (e.g., penalties, leadership changes at agencies), practical implications for banks and compliance programs, and ongoing debates around reporting, sanctions, crypto, and beneficial ownership. The show stands out for linking policy shifts to real-world implementations, hosting industry experts and practitioners to translate complex rules into actionable guidance for practitioners, regulators, and service providers. It often blends high-level policy discussion with concrete takeaways, upcoming events, and practical risk-management considerations, making ... more

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Recent guests on AML Conversations include:

1. John Roth
2. Dennis Lormel
3. Jeff Schlanger
4. Zack Kopplin
5. Sarah Beth Felix
6. Tess Davis
7. Jonathan Rusch
8. Denisse Rudich

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