Welcome to Season 2 of The Perspective Podcast with Vic Maculaitis.

In this episode, I am joined by Bret Hood, a 25-year veteran of the FBI, author, speaker, and global instructor.

We discuss the progression of Bret’s storied FBI career and how he has brought those significant experiences into his current work of training individuals and leaders across the world on white collar and financial crime.

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Bret’s Book: Eat More Ice Cream

Welcome to Season 2 of The Perspective Podcast with Vic Maculaitis.

In this solocast series episode, I will cover five market signals from the financial crime risk and compliance space.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Perspective Podcast with Vic Maculaitis.

In this solocast series episode, I provide a high-level market update on Q1 2025 investment and acquisition activity across the financial crime risk and compliance space.

In this episode, I share a quick story that leads to the who I am and what I do capture of my re-introduction. I saw these float across social media over the past couple of years and thought now would be a good time to take a swing at it!

Welcome to Season 2 of The Perspective Podcast with Vic Maculaitis.

In this episode, I am joined by David Caruso, currently the VP, Financial Crime Compliance at WorkFusion and a 30-year industry leader.

David and I discuss everything from the early days of AML work to what is required to actually make a difference in reducing the money laundering and financial crime problem. Regulatory reform, investigations, and technology. This podcast is a real perspective from one of the most experienced and accomplished leaders the industry has known to date.

David Caruso on LinkedIn

AML Regulatory Reform: A Call for First Principles Thinking

Welcome to Season 2 of The Perspective Podcast.

In this solocast series episode, I share ways to think about a more modern approach to identifying illicit activities within your financial institution.

i3strategies®

Welcome to Season 2 of The Perspective Podcast.

In this solocast series episode, I share practical concepts for strategizing and planning within a financial crime risk and compliance program.

i3strategies®

Welcome to Season 2 of The Perspective Podcast with Vic Maculaitis.

In this solocast series episode, I look back at 2024 investment and acquisition activity across the financial crime risk and compliance space.

Read the 3rd Annual Market Update from i3strategies® Research.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Perspective Podcast with Vic Maculaitis.

In this episode, I am joined by Rich Lebel, the Director of TRAC (Transaction Record Analysis Center) and a retired detective from the City of Phoenix Police Department.

Rich and I discuss his storied law enforcement career and his work leading an important initiative born out of the well-known Western Union settlement and the Arizona Attorney General's Office.

This 90-minute episode further dives into drug and human trafficking, money laundering, and the illicit activities plaguing the SW border.

Rich Lebel on LinkedIn