The RegTech Pulse

This episode is the first in a series exploring the Top Financial Crime Compliance Trends to Watch in 2026.
Geopolitical shifts are rapidly driving sanctions and export controls and changing how countries access financial systems — creating exploitable gaps across payments, trade, shipping, and compliance operations.
In this episode Saskia Rietbroek, Executive Director and Founder of the Association of Certified Santions Specialists, joins us to discuss:
How sanctions evasion is evolving beyond “following the money” to “following the goods” (and the vessels moving them)
Why trade flows, vessels, controlled goods and tariff evasion are increasingly central to compliance programs
What firms can do now to stay agile as rules, risks and enforcement priorities shift quickly
Links:
Financial Crime Compliance Trends to Watch in 2026 infographic
Controlled Goods Screening article
Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS) website
LexisNexis Risk Solutions website
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

The financial services landscape is transforming dramatically as the EU's Instant Payment Regulation takes effect, requiring payments to be processed in under 10 seconds. This seismic shift creates unprecedented challenges for compliance teams responsible for sanctions screening and transaction monitoring.

This episode brings together experts Eve Whittaker from LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Eglė Kontautaitė from AMALYZE to explore the complex implications of these new requirements. They break down the regulation's timeline, with banks now required to receive instant payments and soon needing to send them and offer verification of payee services by October 2025.

At the heart of this discussion is a fundamental tension between speed and security. The 10-second rule forces financial institutions to make binary accept-or-reject decisions without the luxury of freezing suspicious transactions for further review. This represents a radical departure from previous practices where compliance teams had more time to investigate potential risks. This could lead to higher rejection rates as organizations adopt lower risk appetites when forced to make split-second decisions.
For more information, visit the LexisNexis Risk Solutions or AMLYZE websites, or download our eBook. 
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

In this episode of The RegTech Pulse, host Ankit Sharma speaks with Konstantin Poptodorov, Market Planning Director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, about Australia’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) reform. They explore the key changes the legislation introduces including Tranche 2, their implications for the affected industries, and what businesses need to do to stay compliant. Tune in for expert insights on regulatory shifts and global AML trends.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

This episode focuses on women as change makers in risk management, shining a light on their role in designing and implementing cutting-edge programs that disrupt criminal networks. In this International Women’s Day special, we sit down with three trailblazing women who tell their story of breaking barriers, and are shaping the future of financial crime compliance, and risk management.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

This episode was recorded the week of January 20, 2025

Uncover the future of financial crime compliance and gain insights into the shifting regulatory landscape with our latest episode featuring experts Eve Whittaker and Vincent Gaudel. Learn about the dramatic rise in sanctions during 2024, the impact of global elections and the challenges posed by a surge in politically exposed persons (PEPs).

Drawing on our latest research, Top Financial Compliance Trends to Watch For in 2025, the conversation highlights the growing reach of regulators, increasing concerns around bribery and corruption, public-private partnerships the opportunities AI presents, and increasing customer experience demands. As we look forward to 2025, discover how you can best navigate these turbulent times.

Download the full infographic here: risk.lexisnexis.com/global/en/insights-resources/infographic/financial-crime-compliance-trends

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.