PODCASTS

Unpack how uncertainty, data gaps, and fragmented intelligence are creating new opportunities for financial crime, fraud, and environmental exploitation across global markets.

How did Burkina Faso become one of the most viral political stories on social media, despite limited internet access at home?

Discover how scams intertwine human trafficking, organised crime and emerging technology. Revealing the disturbing human cost behind one of the fastest-growing fraud typologies in the world.

Daniel Dart, VC and criminal justice advocate, has experienced homelessness and prison. Listen to his fascinating life & the power of second chances.

Delve into the recently published report by Themis and WWF-UK titled 'Financial Crimes and Land Conversion: Uncovering the Risk for Financial Institutions.'

Author Becky Holmes shares her experience with romance scammers and the entertaining ends she went to distract, confuse and turn the tables on them.

John Matas, Digital Commerce Fraud Expert, has more than three decades of experience in retail crime and fraud investigation.

Gavin Miller talks about the great benefits to organisations of taking anti-modern slavery and human trafficking efforts seriously, not just for staying on the right side of regulation but also for attracting new businesses.

Gavin talks to us about the importance of private public partnerships and cross-sectoral collaboration to modern slavery and human trafficking efforts.

Gavin Miller talks about the specific crime landscape for modern slavery and human trafficking in Northern Ireland.

Delve into the chilling world of crypto scammers and their relentless pursuit of targets within the start-up scene. We shed light on this cautionary tale.

We speak to Diligencia’s Regional Director in the Gulf, Jonathan Siklos, about corporate investigations, particularly in the MENA region.

Elle Tucker talks about how the sharing economy has evolved over time and the importance of digital trust and safety.

Brett Hollenbeck, Asst. Professor at UCLA talks about the emergence of generative AI tools and their ability to bolster fake reviewers’ capabilities.

We discuss what can be done to increase the sustainability of forestry and reduce illegal logging, and how firms can ensure they are not unwittingly exposed through their supply chains.

We discuss the crime landscape for modern slavery and human trafficking in Northern Ireland and explore some fascinating and insightful real life cases

Listen to this podcast to hear about forced labour in global supply chains and what regulation and legislation is needed to help safeguard against this.

Polly Applegate, ex-Head of Community at Depop and advisor to online marketplaces, talks about the influence online community-led platforms.

We discuss the responsibilities of a treasury function and the various financial crime risk typologies that may be encountered by treasurers and how to respond to those threats.

Farheen Ishtiaq-Stansfeld shares her career journey thus far and what motivated her to pursue a path in financial crime and white collar law.

We interview Global Head of Financial Crime at Computershare and former Financial Crime Director for Aon’s UK entities, on the role of tech in fighting financial crime and data protection.

We consider the impacts of remote working on women with carer responsibilities and explore what good parental leave policy looks like.

Sue Langley OBE tells us about her own experiences as a female leader in what have traditionally been very male-dominated areas and shares a range of valuable tips for young people navigating their career paths.

We discuss the very latest developments in the field of the illegal wildlife trade.

Learn about Malta’s response to the FATF greylisting, including Malta’s impressive work to improve its anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing controls.

We explore how the use of crypto assets contributes to the terrorist financing typologies and provides some cases and examples of how criminals have taken advantage of technology to fulfil their goals.

We discuss the UAE’s response to the recent FATF greylisting and the country’s work on key financial crime issues.

We discuss the trend where those involved in terrorist financing are making more use of virtual worlds, video games, live streaming platforms and virtual currencies to finance terrorism.

we talk to Jonathan Bell about the recently launched anti-slavery digital learning tool and the RedFlag Accelerator, both of which can help financial services tackle this terrible trade in human beings.

Alexis Alexander, General Counsel of Liberis, discusses the power of authenticity in creating trusted professional relationships.

Henry Williams and Francesca Lewis discuss whether this approach will work and examine how so much dubious wealth made the UK's capital its natural home.

Listen to this podcast to find out how proliferation financing is connected to money laundering and sanctions and what financial institutions should do about managing it.

We look at the largest leak of offshore data in history and gain insight on the evolving story and its implications for the fight against financial crime.

Colin McCarthy, founder of Legal Operators, outlines the key role trust plays in starting and building a community.

Tackling environmental destruction and financial crime: An interview with Clare Rewcastle-Brown

Barry Eichengreen and Orkun Saka, explore the decline in trust in scientists and the effects of pandemics on trust for societies going forward.

Pedro Pina explores the ways in which brands can build and maintain trust with diverse employees and consumers.

We discuss a brazen international fraud, at the heart of which, Dubai-based private equity firm Abraaj was at the centre.

We talk to Fidelis Insurance about the work they have been doing to integrate modern slavery considerations into insurance contracts.

Olga Mack explores the need to use technology to create trust on a scalable level, independent of individuals and institutions.

What are the challenges procurement departments and suppliers face in identifying and tackling this crime and the things companies can do to overcome them?

Anthony Omo emphasises the importance of consensual decision making in building trust between doctors and their patients.

We take a unique glimpse into the enduring front-line fight against abuses of the global financial system by the corrupt and the powerful.

We talk about the responsibilities financial institutions have to address modern slavery in their supply chains.

We talk to Phil Spencer, from the UK NGO or ECPAT, about the work his organisation does to tackle child trafficking in the UK and the role the financial services industry has to play.

Anoop Joshi , highlights how Trustpilot strives to continually deliver trusted reviews to its customers and platform users and the role Pasabi plays.

Jeremy Gottschalk discusses the importance of risk, trust and safety for marketplaces and platforms.

Chris Hurst talks about why trust is so important in the recruitment process.

James Ratcliffe speaks about the role trust plays in the Art market.

Herma Stewart highlights the need to show trustworthiness to be given trust and the importance of authenticity in encouraging it.

We explore how hidden wealth is stashed away in shell companies with obscure owners, and uncover whose roles in tales of grand-scale corruption go long unexposed.

We discuss the financial crime and ESG perspectives on tackling modern slavery in the development finance context.

We discuss the challenges faced by organisations, as well as the best practices businesses can enact to ensure that when they detect signs of MSHT these crimes are swiftly disrupted.

Themis CEO Dickon Johnstone reunites with Bradley Hope, co-author of Billion Dollar Whale, to unpack the latest twists in the 1MDB scandal and its sprawling web of global corruption.

Experts from PwC, the University of South Australia, and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales explore why modern slavery matters to accountants and how the profession can respond. Part of UK-commissioned research with the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner and Tribe Freedom Foundation.

Andrew Wallis of Unseen challenges myths around modern slavery in the UK, explaining how it really appears in financial services. Part of UK-commissioned research with the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Tribe Freedom Foundation, and Themis.

Part of UK-commissioned research by the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner with Tribe Freedom Foundation and Themis. Viri Chauhan speaks with Barclays, Bates Group, and RedCompass on tackling modern slavery risk in financial institutions and whether regulation goes far enough.

In part two, Viri Chauhan speaks with Nic Ryder on terrorist financing threats from ISIS, links to modern slavery, regulatory shifts, and UK best practice via JMLIT, with practical guidance for organisations.

Viri Chauhan speaks with Nicholas Ryder on how terrorism is financed through fraud, charities, and legitimate businesses, and what organisations must do to detect and disrupt these hidden funding channels. Part one of a two-part series.

Viri Chauhan speaks with Red Compass’s Tom Hewson and Jonathan Bell on launching RedFlag Accelerator, a free tool helping banks and financial institutions tackle modern slavery and human trafficking risks.

We hear from Peter Barnes, Nick Dale, and Barry Koch as they share frontline insights on modern slavery, financial crime investigations, and the role of law enforcement and financial institutions in disrupting abuse.

This episode sits within UK-commissioned research from the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, delivered with Tribe Freedom Foundation and Themis. We examine UK bank access for modern slavery survivors and how financial services must step up to support victims.

Sandeep Sroa speaks with Josie Preston on financial crime compliance in land-based casinos and iGaming, exploring COVID-19’s impact and whether online gaming controls can keep money laundering at bay.

Viri Chauhan speaks with Blair Glencorse on Integrity Icon, a movement celebrating honest civil servants. They unpack illicit financial flows and why corruption’s impact hits closer to home than we think.

Themis Head of Investigations Henry Williams speaks with Adjoa Adjei-Twum on Africa’s corruption perceptions, unpacking challenges, progress, and the positive signals shaping the continent’s future.

We dive into the dark web’s hidden risks in the Middle East, with insights from a joint webinar with Acuris Risk Intelligence and Capital Club Dubai. Cybercrime expert Richard Benham breaks down emerging threats, with audience questions led by Nick Parfitt.

Introduced by Themis CEO Dickon Johnstone and moderated by Wall Street Journal EMEA editor Thorold Barker, this episode explores the 1MDB scandal, with insights from journalist Bradley Hope.