
From the team analysing the intersection of finance and security, tune into compelling conversations on the real-world impact of global illicit finance. This podcast explores the financial dimensions of today's leading transnational security challenges. Host Tom Keatinge and the team from the Centre for Finance and Security at RUSI bring you unique insights on the challenges posed by illicit finan... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 117 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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How Chinese money laundering organisations exploit capital controls, criminal cash and informal value transfer systems to move illicit wealth across borders.
Chinese money laundering organisations have become a growing concern for law enforcement, ... more
Money, media and influence networks are turning political grievances into engines of power and profit.
Populist movements are reshaping politics across Europe and North America. But beyond the rhetoric, rallies and social media campaigns lays a cri... more
Crypto use is central to Russia's evasion of sanctions aimed at restricting its military procurement. It is past time for action.
Over the past four years, sanctions against the financing and resourcing of the Russian military have been a key pilla... more
The long-derided corporate registry is finally coming into its own as a central player in confronting the UK's role in global illicit finance.
When the UK government opened its company register – Companies House – to public scrutiny in 2015, campai... more
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A detailed conversations-focused series that probes the financial dimensions of global security challenges. Episodes explore illicit finance, sanctions evasion, AML reform, and regulatory responses through interviews with policymakers, regulators, and leading researchers. The show often centers on practical policy ideas, cross-border cooperation, and real-world case studies—from how data and registries deter crime to how crypto and shadow networks enable sanctions evasion. A notable strength is bringing high-level expertise to tangible policy questions, making it a strong fit for listeners who need behind-the-scenes analysis of financial crime and regulator-minded decision makers.
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