In this episode of The FinCrime Connection, Colin Dixon (AML Solution Specialist) and Jing Zhang (Business Development Manager) from Jade ThirdEye discuss AUSTRAC's latest enforcement actions, the regulator's push to educate, New Zealand's shift to a single supervisor, and the fast-approaching SWIFT MX deadline.

 📖 Read our accompanying blog here: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-anz-august-2025

About Jade ThirdEye: We provide SaaS solutions for transaction monitoring, customer screening, and case management to mid-sized banks, building societies, lenders, and credit unions across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.

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Perfect for: compliance professionals, AML officers, and risk managers at mid-sized financial institutions.

In this August's episode of The FinCrime Connection, join hosts Claire Rees (Global Financial Crime Regulatory Specialist) and Phil Roberts (Business Development Manager, UK) as they unpack three landmark publications that are reshaping AML/CTF compliance in the UK:

- The 2025 National Risk Assessment – revealing over £12bn in criminal cash each year, with fintech, crypto, and casinos now higher risk.

- New System Priorities – nine equal-weight areas where firms can focus resources for maximum impact.

- HM Treasury's MLR reforms – practical changes giving compliance teams the flexibility they've been asking for. Together, these represent the most significant recalibration of the UK's financial crime framework in years.

Our experts break down what these changes mean for your financial crime programme.

📖 Read our accompanying blog here: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/fincrime-connection-uk-august-25

About Jade ThirdEye: We provide SaaS solutions for transaction monitoring, customer screening, and case management to mid-sized banks, building societies, lenders, and credit unions across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.

Perfect for: compliance professionals, AML officers, and risk managers at mid-sized financial institutions.

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In this customer story, we speak with Stacey Blackwell, Head of Financial Crime at Skipton Building Society.

Hear how her team used Jade ThirdEye to uncover a fraud ring and stop an APP scam—safeguarding customers and preventing losses.

Read the full customer story: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/case-studies/uk/skipton-building-society-2

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In this episode of The FinCrime Connection AU, we explore AUSTRAC’s recent evolution in regulatory focus—from a traditional compliance mindset to an outcomes-based approach.

Join us as we unpack key takeaways from AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas’s June 2025 speech at the ACAMS Assembly Australasia conference, and what this evolution means for reporting entities (REs) across Australia.

We discuss:

📖 Related blog: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-au-july-2025

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The FinCrime Connection UK - July 2025: AI Innovation, Partnership Success & Regulatory Fines

This month, Claire Rees and Phil Roberts dive into three major developments shaping the financial crime landscape.

Episode Highlights:

🤝 JMLIT's Decade of Success

🤖 FCA Embraces AI Innovation

💰 Monzo's £21M AML Fine

Watch now and explore the full insights in our blog here: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-uk-july-2025

About Your Hosts: Claire Rees brings over 20 years of financial crime expertise as Jade ThirdEye's Global Financial Crime Regulatory Specialist. Phil Roberts is the new Business Development Manager for Jade ThirdEye in the UK, bringing fresh perspective to the financial crime conversation.

About Jade ThirdEye: We specialise in AML software solutions including transaction monitoring, customer screening, and case management for mid-sized financial institutions across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.

Questions, thoughts, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you!

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In this month’s episode of The FinCrime Connection Global, hosts Jing Zhang and Jamie Muir cover three key developments from across Australia, the UK, and New Zealand:

Australia's Enhanced SMR Requirements Set to Transform Reporting Landscape

UK Fraud Figures Reveal Criminal Adaptation in Action

New Zealand Delivers Strong Message with NZ$1.125 Million Money Remitter Fine

Tune in for essential updates to stay ahead of financial crime!

Read our blog here: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/fincrime-connection-global-june-2025

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This month on The FinCrime Connection, hosts Claire Rees and Chris Holmes unpack the top developments shaping the UK’s financial crime landscape:

From evolving fraud typologies to regulatory reforms, this episode is essential for financial crime professionals wanting to stay ahead.

Read our blog here: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-uk-may-2025

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This month on The FinCrime Connection, Colin Dixon and Jamie Muir explore New Zealand's latest scam protection measures from the New Zealand Banking Association (NZBA) and what they mean for AML professionals across New Zealand. 

With insights drawn from the UK and expert commentary from our hosts, this episode equips financial crime teams with the knowledge they need to prepare for 30 November 2025.

Read our blog, which also contains links to the UKFIU podcasts, here: https://www.jadethirdeye.com/resources/blog/the-fincrime-connection-nz-may-2025

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In this episode of The FinCrime Connection, Claire Rees and Colin Dixon break down the latest trends in financial crime. Discover the new legislative changes in New Zealand, how cyber-attacks are affecting Australian superannuation companies, and the UK’s improved Suspicious Activity Reports. Listen now for actionable insights that every financial crime professional should know!

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Claire Rees, Financial Crime Regulatory Specialist at Jade ThirdEye is joined by Lindsey Woodward, Deputy MLRO at Virgin Money, to discuss key highlights and takeaways from the UK Economic Crime Convention.

🌟 What’s Covered in This Episode:

Passion in the Industry: The drive and enthusiasm of professionals across fraud, financial crime, and compliance.

Challenges of Regulation: Balancing scalable regulations for firms of all sizes.

Failure to Prevent Fraud: Exploring how new guidance might reshape industry practices in 2025.

Balancing Acts: Managing access to cash while addressing financial crime risks.

Tune in to hear their thoughts on the future of financial crime prevention, upcoming regulatory changes, and how the industry is shaping up for an exciting year ahead.

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