Europe’s changing AML landscape | Jennifer Hanley-Giersch
AML Uncovered: Compliance in private markets
Release Date: 03/19/2025
How financial crimes are investigated | Steve Kircher
AML Uncovered: Compliance in private markets
In Episode 5 of AML Uncovered, we sit down with Steve Kircher of the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office to explore the front lines of securities fraud and financial crime enforcement. Steve shares his path from local police officer to certified fraud examiner—a pivot sparked during the COVID-19 pandemic—and how it led him to prosecuting complex financial cases at the state level. The conversation dives into the critical role that Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) play in building investigations, how state agencies coordinate with federal and...
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Europe’s changing AML landscape | Jennifer Hanley-Giersch
AML Uncovered: Compliance in private markets
Big changes are coming to AML compliance in Europe. In this episode of AML Uncovered, we sit down with Jennifer Hanley-Giersch, co-founder of Berlin Risk and All AML, to break down the new EU-wide AML regulations, the role of the AMLA, and what private fund managers need to do to stay compliant. We also compare the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe and the U.S. and discuss the challenges—and opportunities—of these new compliance standards.
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FinCEN’s new AML rules explained | Sadrack Belony
AML Uncovered: Compliance in private markets
The AML landscape is changing, and fund managers need to act now. In this episode of AML Uncovered, Sadrack Belony, Head of Investor Services at Aztec Group, breaks down the new SEC and FinCEN AML requirements and what firms must do before the January 1, 2026 deadline. We discuss who’s impacted, the challenges of retroactive KYC, the role of technology in compliance, and why waiting to act could put fund managers at risk. If you're in private markets, this episode is a must-listen.
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AML Compliance in the Cayman Islands | Glenn Kennedy
AML Uncovered: Compliance in private markets
In the second episode of AML Uncovered, host Mark Mangion sits down with Glenn Kennedy, Founder and Managing Director of Leeward Management, a leading provider of governance, compliance, and corporate services to Cayman Islands investment funds and legal entities. Together, they explore the key aspects of the Cayman AML regime, including risk assessments, sanctions screening, and the vital roles of AML officers. They also examine how these regulations compare to upcoming AML requirements for US fund managers, emphasizing the critical importance of proactive preparation for the evolving...
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What is AML in private markets? | Julius Leiman-Carbia
AML Uncovered: Compliance in private markets
In the debut episode of AML Uncovered: Compliance in Private Markets, host Mark Mangion, Head of Financial Crime at Passthrough, is joined by Julius Leiman-Carbia, former compliance regulator and seasoned expert. Together, they explore the significant impact of FinCEN and SEC’s new anti-money laundering (AML) regulations on private markets, breaking down key requirements like customer due diligence, suspicious activity reporting, and the role of technology in compliance. With a focus on practical steps and expert insights, this episode is a must-listen for fund managers and compliance...
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INTRODUCING: AML Uncovered
AML Uncovered: Compliance in private markets
Welcome to AML Uncovered: Compliance in private markets, where we explore the world of anti-money laundering in private markets and uncover what it takes to navigate the ever-changing rules and risks of financial crime prevention. Listen and subcribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune into podcasts.
info_outlineBig changes are coming to AML compliance in Europe. In this episode of AML Uncovered, we sit down with Jennifer Hanley-Giersch, co-founder of Berlin Risk and All AML, to break down the new EU-wide AML regulations, the role of the AMLA, and what private fund managers need to do to stay compliant. We also compare the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe and the U.S. and discuss the challenges—and opportunities—of these new compliance standards.