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#9  The Compliance Crunch: Tech, Risk & Regulation | Jonnie Davis

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Where technology, crime, and compliance collide.

A sharp, investigative podcast that exposes how technology is reshaping the global fight against money laundering. Hosted by Dawn Pretorius, The Laundromat tackles the fast-evolving world of AML through expert conversations, real-world cases, and bold questions about regulation, innovation, and the launderers who always seem one step ahead.
Chapters
  • 00:01 Introduction to Jonnie and the challenges in AML
  • 02:05 The arms race between criminals and compliance
  • 05:04 The limitations of traditional verification methods
  • 09:12 The UK's company director verification requirement
  • 13:14 Mobile phones as potential identification tools
  • 18:23 Privacy concerns and international verification challenges
  • 22:59 Opportunities in AML through AI and democratisation
  • 26:41 The fragmentation problem in identity verification
  • 32:10 Awareness as the biggest challenge for compliance teams
  • 36:32 The tension between regulation and innovation
Season 1 / Episode 9 17 Nov 2025 English South Africa Documentary · Business

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