The Linklaters Podcast

Episode 40: Payments Monthly
Harry Eddis, Olivia Murphy & Simon Treacy

In its regulatory priorities report for the UK payments sector, the Financial Conduct Authority tells firms to address gaps in their compliance. Harry Eddis and Olivia Murphy work through the areas of most interest to the FCA.

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Episode 22: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry
Speakers: Amy Brann, Ian Rodwell and Lila Vialat

Why do our best ideas arrive in the shower and rarely in a meeting? Neuroscientist and author Amy Brann joins the Ideas Foundry to explore how a working knowledge of the brain can supercharge organisational performance. We discuss how overloaded diaries, vague priorities and endless meetings drain our energy and focus - and how cognitive variety, conducive spaces and simple daily recovery habits can reduce stress while increasing the quality of our work. From the power of walking to the surprising effects of colouring circles, Amy shares a range of tips to help us work, rest (and play) more successfully.

To watch all episodes in The Linklaters Ideas Foundry, visit our website.

Episode 7: From Rulebook to Enforcement: AMLA’s Investigation and Sanctioning Powers
Speakers: Kerstin Wilhelm & Matthias Schelkens

In Episode 7, Kerstin Wilhelm and Matthias Schelkens examine the investigation and enforcement powers of the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). They discuss AMLA’s extensive toolkit, including information requests, on‑site inspections and measures at business premises and private residences, as well as its ability to impose corrective measures, significant financial sanctions and periodic penalty payments. They also highlight the absence of settlement options and the reputational impact of mandatory publication of AMLA decisions.

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Episode 6: Inside the Single AML Rulebook: PEPs, High-Risk Countries and Correspondent Banking
Speakers: Ngoc-Hong Ma, Sébastien Herbert and Nicolas Vermeulen

In this episode, Ngoc-Hong Ma, Sébastien Herbert and Nicolas Vermeulen unpack the risk‑based measures in the new European Union Anti‑Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR). They explore enhanced due diligence for politically exposed persons, dealings with high‑risk third countries, and stricter rules for correspondent banking and crypto‑asset relationships, and explain what obliged entities should be doing now to prepare for the 10 July 2027 start date.

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Episode 21: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry
Speakers: Allyson Stewart-Allen and Ian Rodwell

What if leadership begins with a story rather than a spreadsheet? In this episode, Allyson Stewart-Allen, founder of International Marketing Partners, broadcaster and author of ‘Working with Americans’, joins Ian Rodwell to explore how storytelling, authenticity and an understanding of what motivates and inspires us can foster more effective leaders. Allyson shares her leadership lifeline approach, a simple values card exercise as well as her ‘best mistake’, and discusses why, in an increasingly AI-driven and virtual world, curiosity, empathy and vulnerability matter more than ever.

To watch all episodes in The Linklaters Ideas Foundry, visit our website.