Like everyone, the team at FINTRAIL are living for podcasts at the moment. Whether we are on our daily commute or grabbing a coffee we are tuning into our favourite shows. For those of you that are keen to explore some new FinTech/ FinCrime related podcasts - here are some of our recommendations:
FinTech Insider / Blockchain Insider
“I love the variety and quality of speakers and the relaxed, but informed style of both these podcasts which cover the most recent developments in the FinTech and Blockchain world. Living in Singapore, these shows provide me with the regular global update and industry expertise I need.”
This podcast by the anti-bribery business organisation TRACE International looks at examples of financial crime cases and typologies, and at what can be done to tackle them through interviews with experts in the field. The topics covered are really varied - regulatory developments and best practice, diverse crime types such as doping in sport or wildlife poaching, and major international scandals such as the Luanda Leaks and the Volkswagen emissions scandal. Having this broad scope and including interviews with such diverse practitioners throws up interesting perspectives and shows how many forms financial crime can take.
Caliphate and Conflicted
I’m pursuing an extremism and terrorism financing theme at the moment. Caliphate is a series following Rukmini Callimachi of the New York Times as she reports on the Islamic State and the fall of Mosul. You are hooked from the very beginning and the insights provided on the inner workings of ISIS are fascinating. And for even more incredible insider information, I recommend Conflicted by Aimen Dean, a former jihadist turned British double agent inside Al Qaeda. This podcast combines incredible first-hand insights with expert analysis, and breaks down the complexities of history, religion and politics of the Middle East and puts them in a global context.
The Missing Cryptoqueen by Jamie Bartlett
The pyra-ponzi scheme that shook the world. The ‘Bitcoin killer’ that through an elaborate social engineering scam destroyed thousands of families and swindled billions of dollars. We were extremely privileged to have Jamie Bartlett share his OneCoin investigation at FFECON19. And through the FFE community, it has been awesome to open doors for Jamie to take his investigation to the next level. Breaking News: there will be a Missing Crypto Queen TV series. Can’t wait for Jamie to share his progress at FFECON20!
Financial crime matters with Kieran Beer from ACAMS
This is my go to for all the latest insights on trending Financial Crime topics.
Get in touch to let us know what your favourite podcasts are- we are always keen to add to our ever-growing list. Happy listening.