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The RegTech Pulse examines the latest industry and technology trends that help organizations fight financial crime and streamline payments, so money and goods can move safely and securely around the world. Industry experts across the world join the conversation to discuss their insights and share best practices. The RegTech Pulse is brought to you by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, which helps power compliant and assured client transactions to build an interconnected and trusted financial ecosystem.risk.lexisnexis.com/regtechpulse

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August 4, 202621 min

Data Governance, Model Risk Management and the Future of Risk-Relevant Data Sharing

Organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that their compliance decisions are supported by robust data, well-governed models and effective oversight. Whether supporting sanctions screening, transaction monitoring or customer risk assessment, strong data governance and model risk management are essential foundations for effective compliance. In this episode, Everest Group's Dheeraj Maken and Kriti Gupta discuss the changing landscape of data governance and model risk management, what good looks like in practice, and how firms can ensure compliance outcomes remain transparent, defensible and effective. They also explore risk-relevant data sharing - one of the top financial crime compliance trends to watch in 2026 - and how organizations can balance collaboration with privacy, regulatory and operational requirements. Learn more about Everest Group's work at www.everestgrp.com . Learn more about LexisNexis® Risk Solutions at www.risk.lexisnexis.com . Speakers: Dheeraj Maken, Vice President, Everest Group Dheeraj Maken brings 15+ years of experience across banking, financial crime and compliance, capital markets, and digital transformation. He leads Everest Group’s research on financial crime and compliance, with coverage spanning anti-money laundering, know your customer, transaction monitoring, fraud, sanctions screening, and regulatory technology. He advises financial institutions and technology providers on market developments, technology strategy, operating-model transformation, and emerging compliance priorities. Kriti Gupta, Vice President, Everest Group Kriti Gupta brings 11+ years of experience across banking, lending, payments, risk, compliance and financial services technology. She leads Everest Group's research on financial services technology with a keen focus on financial crime compliance. She has extensive expertise in provider assessment, vendor management, business case quantification, competitive intelligence, and platform modernization. Her research covers banking technology, AI in FCC, customer experience orchestration, and wealth management. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

June 17, 202632 min

Navigating the UK's Economic Crime Response - with UK Finance

2026 is a turning point for economic crime regulation in the UK. In this episode, Kathryn Westmore, Director of Financial Crime for UK Finance joins our Head of Regulation and Policy Katarina Pranjic to discuss how the UK’s economic crime framework is evolving following the conclusion of the Economic Crime Plan 2023–2026. They cover how anti‑corruption, fraud, AML and sanctions are being addressed through a more joined‑up approach, and what this means in practice for risk and compliance teams. This episode aims to help listeners cut through the volume of regulatory change, understand the strategic direction behind it, and understand the steps they need to take to future-proof their compliance strategies. Learn more about UK Finance here . Download the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Sanctions Pulse here. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

June 2, 202620 min

Scaling Crypto Compliance Without Slowing Innovation

Balancing regulatory expectations with rapid growth in the crypto sector is a core challenge for virtual asset service providers. Regulators are getting sharper on crypto, and the gap between “policy on paper” and “controls in production” is where teams get exposed.In this episode, Azrie Affendie, Financial Crime Compliance Manager at Blockchain.com to unpack what it really takes to scale a global crypto platform while meeting tougher expectations for KYC, AML, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and fraud controls. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

May 12, 202617 min

Screening Under Strain: Operational Overload, Human Impact and the Technology Decisions That Matter

Compliance officers and screening teams are operating under unprecedented pressure. Sanctions volatility, rising transaction volumes, and increasingly complex data requirements have pushed many teams to breaking point — operationally and personally. This episode explores what that pressure looks like day‑to‑day, why it has become a systemic industry problem, and what compliance teams need from screening solutions to make compliance a more sustainable job. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

April 21, 202636 min

Energy Sanctions, Oil Caps and Shadow Fleets - Navigating Shifting Regulations

Since the start of 2026, shifting sanctions and export controls have reshaped global energy trade. In this episode, our resident compliance expert Vincent Gaudel is joined by global sanctions expert George Voloshin, to explore how US policy changes toward Venezuela, Iran, and Russia are colliding with continued EU and UK restrictions, driving fragmentation across oil markets. They break down what this means in practice for financial institutions, energy firms, insurers, and shipping companies navigating a faster‑moving, less aligned sanctions landscape. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

April 8, 202617 min

2026 Top Trends: How Cyberthreats are Reshaping Financial Crime

Regulators are increasingly coordinating cyber-related sanctions programs, in response to the rising threat of cybercrime. In this episode, Pratik Choudhary and Vincent Gaudel from LexisNexis Risk Solutions explore the rise in malign digital activities, the effects on society and how financial institutions can fight back. Links: Financial Crime Compliance Trends to Watch in 2026 infographic LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Global Cybercrime Report LexisNexis Risk Solutions website DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

March 30, 202618 min

2026 Top Trends: Shifting Geopolitics and Financial Crime Risks

This episode is the first in a series exploring the Top Financial Crime Compliance Trends to Watch in 2026 . Geopolitical shifts are rapidly driving sanctions and export controls and changing how countries access financial systems — creating exploitable gaps across payments, trade, shipping, and compliance operations. In this episode Saskia Rietbroek, Executive Director and Founder of the Association of Certified Santions Specialists, joins us to discuss: How sanctions evasion is evolving beyond “following the money” to “following the goods” (and the vessels moving them) Why trade flows, vessels, controlled goods and tariff evasion are increasingly central to compliance programs What firms can do now to stay agile as rules, risks and enforcement priorities shift quickly Links: Financial Crime Compliance Trends to Watch in 2026 infographic Controlled Goods Screening article Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS) website LexisNexis Risk Solutions website DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

July 28, 202532 min

Navigating the EU's Instant Payment Revolution

The financial services landscape is transforming dramatically as the EU's Instant Payment Regulation takes effect, requiring payments to be processed in under 10 seconds. This seismic shift creates unprecedented challenges for compliance teams responsible for sanctions screening and transaction monitoring. This episode brings together experts Eve Whittaker from LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Eglė Kontautaitė from AMALYZE to explore the complex implications of these new requirements. They break down the regulation's timeline, with banks now required to receive instant payments and soon needing to send them and offer verification of payee services by October 2025. At the heart of this discussion is a fundamental tension between speed and security. The 10-second rule forces financial institutions to make binary accept-or-reject decisions without the luxury of freezing suspicious transactions for further review. This represents a radical departure from previous practices where compliance teams had more time to investigate potential risks. This could lead to higher rejection rates as organizations adopt lower risk appetites when forced to make split-second decisions. For more information, visit the LexisNexis Risk Solutions or AMLYZE websites , or download our eBook . DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

March 24, 202521 min

Australia’s AML Reform: Understanding Tranche 2 and Its Impact

In this episode of The RegTech Pulse , host Ankit Sharma speaks with Konstantin Poptodorov, Market Planning Director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, about Australia’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) reform. They explore the key changes the legislation introduces including Tranche 2, their implications for the affected industries, and what businesses need to do to stay compliant. Tune in for expert insights on regulatory shifts and global AML trends. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

March 6, 202527 min

From Shadows to Shields: Women Transforming Risk Management

This episode focuses on women as change makers in risk management, shining a light on their role in designing and implementing cutting-edge programs that disrupt criminal networks. In this International Women’s Day special, we sit down with three trailblazing women who tell their story of breaking barriers, and are shaping the future of financial crime compliance, and risk management. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.