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Uncertainty, Fraud & Knowledge Gaps

The FinCrime Podcasts
Episode 3

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

January 7, 2026

Burkina Faso & the Cutting Edge of Propaganda

The FinCrime Podcasts
Episode 2

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

December 22, 2025

Pig Butchering Investment Scams

The FinCrime Podcasts
Episode 1

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.

November 6, 2025

Trust in Second Chances

The Trust Series
Episode 17

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

February 18, 2025

Deforestation, Land Conversion & the Financial Crime Nexus

Themis Talks
Episode 47

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

June 24, 2024

Trust in People

The Trust Series
Episode 16

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

June 21, 2024

Trust in Retail

The Trust Series
Episode 15

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

March 15, 2024

Notes From A Former Detective

The Importance of Financial Intelligence

Themis Talks
Episode 46

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.

December 11, 2023

Notes From A Former Detective

The Importance of Cross-Sectoral Collaboration

Themis Talks
Episode 45

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

November 6, 2023

Notes From A Former Detective

The Importance of Financial Intelligence

Themis Talks
Episode 44

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

October 31, 2023

How I Avoided the Crypto-Scammers

Themis Talks
Episode 43

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.

October 5, 2023

MENA Focus

Corporate Investigations in the MENA Region

Themis Talks
Episode 42

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

September 6, 2023

Trust in the Sharing Economy

The Trust Series
Episode 14

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

June 16, 2023

Trust in Fake Reviews

The Trust Series
Episode 13

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

May 12, 2023

Illegal Logging

Where Sustainability & ESG Meets Financial Crime

Themis Talks
Episode 41

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.

March 20, 2023

Notes From A Former Detective

Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking

Themis Talks
Episode 40

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

February 25, 2023

Modern Slavery & Forced Labour

Modern Slavery in global supply chains with Anti-Slavery International

Themis Talks
Episode 38

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.

February 14, 2023

Trust in Community-led Platforms

The Trust Series
Episode 12

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

December 7, 2022

A Treasurer’s Perspective

Themis Talks
Episode 38

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.

November 28, 2022

Women in Financial Crime & Tech

An Interview with Farheen Ishtiaq-Stansfeld

Themis Talks
Episode 37

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

November 1, 2022

Women in Financial Crime & Tech

An Interview with Linda Baskett

Themis Talks
Episode 36

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.

October 26, 2022

Women in Financial Crime & Tech

An Interview with Katarina Cook

Themis Talks
Episode 35

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

September 28, 2022

Women in Financial Crime & Tech

An interview with Sue Langley OBE

Themis Talks
Episode 34

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.

August 23, 2022

The Illegal Wildlife Trade

Latest Threats & Trends

Themis Talks
Episode 32

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

August 15, 2022

Women in Financial Crime & Tech

An Interview with Consuelo Marzi

Themis Talks
Episode 32

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.

August 9, 2022

A Real Concern?

Crypto Assets & Terrorist Financing:

Themis Talks
Episode 31

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.

July 19, 2022

MENA Focus

Illicit Financial Flows and the FATF Greylisting

Themis Talks
Episode 30

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

June 27, 2022

The Technological Evolution of Terrorist Financing

Themis Talks
Episode 29

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.

June 21, 2022

Detect & Disrupt

Mechanisms in Modern Slavery & Child Exploitation

Themis Talks
Episode 28

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.

May 30, 2022

Trust in Leadership

The Trust Series
Episode 11

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

April 6, 2022

Farewell to Londongrad?

Themis Talks
Episode 27

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.

February 3, 2022

Proliferation Financing 101

Themis Talks
Episode 26

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.

January 24, 2022

The Pandora Papers

An Interview with Senior Journalist from ICIJ

Themis Talks
Episode 25

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.

November 25, 2021

Trust in Communities

The Trust Series
Episode 10

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

November 17, 2021

Tackling Environmental Destruction & Financial Crime

Themis Talks
Episode 24

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

October 24, 2021

Trust in Scientists

The Trust Series
Episode 8

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

October 14, 2021

Trust in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Trust Series
Episode 9

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

October 14, 2021

The Key Man

Philanthro-Capitalism Gone Wrong

Themis Talks
Episode 23

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

October 11, 2021

Industry Look

The Insurance Industry

Themis Talks
Episode 22

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

October 6, 2021

Trust in Blockchain

The Trust Series
Episode 7

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

September 22, 2021

Mitigating Risk

Modern Slavery in Supply Chains

Themis Talks
Episode 21

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

July 21, 2021

Trust in Medicine

The Trust Series
Episode 6

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

July 14, 2021

Five Years On

The Panama Papers

Themis Talks
Episode 20

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

July 6, 2021

A World Without Slavery

An interview with Unseen

Themis Talks
Episode 19

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

June 21, 2021

Protecting Children from Trafficking & Slavery

Themis Talks
Episode 18

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.

June 4, 2021

Trust in Reviews

The Trust Series
Episode 5

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

May 28, 2021

Trust in Marketplaces

The Trust Series
Episode 3

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

May 13, 2021

Trust in Recruitment

The Trust Series
Episode 4

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

May 13, 2021

Trust in the Art Market

The Trust Series
Episode 2

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

May 11, 2021

Trust in Mentoring

The Trust Series
Episode 1

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

May 7, 2021

Trouble in Paradise

Cracking Down on Corporate Secrecy

Themis Talks
Episode 17

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.

April 8, 2021

Engaging Development Finance Against Modern Slavery

Themis Talks
Episode 16

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

March 26, 2021

Detect & Disrupt

Intelligence Sharing to Tackle Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking

Themis Talks
Episode 15

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.

January 26, 2021