In this edition of AML Conversations, John Byrne sits down with financial crime expert Sarah Beth Felix, author of Dirty Money Weekly, for the first installment of a new monthly series. Together, they unpack some of the most pressing and misunderstood challenges in today’s AML landscape—from overlooked regulatory risks to the evolving reality of crypto-related crime.

Sarah Beth breaks down recent FINRA enforcement actions and explains why traditional financial institutions shouldn’t assume that regulation elsewhere means reduced risk at home. John and Sarah Beth also explore the shifting tone of U.S. supervision, including why banks considering staff or training cuts could be setting themselves up for trouble.

The conversation then turns to the political and operational complexities of de-risking/de-banking, and a deep dive into emerging healthcare-related fraud typologies.

A candid, insightful, and highly practical conversation—perfect for AML professionals, financial crime investigators, compliance leaders, and anyone navigating the fast-changing world of regulatory risk.