Hello, and welcome to episode 154 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I’m Chris Kirkbride. This week's edition looks at global developments in financial crime enforcement, sanctions, and regulatory updates. We explore the Yemen International Bank's response to US sanctions, new measures targeting Iranian LPG facilitators, and adjustments to UK sanctions on Syria. Additionally, we look at the evolving landscape of anti-money laundering compliance, including responses from the American Bankers Association and the Institute of International Finance to the FATF's proposed reforms. Fraud remains a critical concern, with fresh insights into identity fraud risks, SEC actions against crypto-related schemes, and new legislative moves tackling cybercrime and financial fraud in the UK. We also highlight the latest trends in bribery, corruption, and market abuse—including China's crackdown on a senior anti-corruption official, Germany’s financial sector enforcement, and the UK Serious Fraud Office’s new self-reporting framework. Finally, we assess cybersecurity risks, legislative shifts on SIM farms, and broader regulatory efforts aimed at reinforcing financial integrity worldwide.

A transcript of this podcast, with links to the stories, will be available by Monday at www.crimes.financial.