In this episode of FinCrime Unfiltered, Sarah Beth Felix breaks down some of the latest global financial crime and compliance headlines you need to know:

IRS vs ISO Country Codes — why the difference matters for compliance teams.
Key Takeaways on OFAC’s Latest Penalty — what regulators are signaling with this action.
Marshall Islands — implications for shipping registries and global trade.
Bunq B.V. Penalty in the Netherlands — lessons from the Dutch central bank’s enforcement.

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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

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.