Show Notes
On this week's episode of FinCrime Unfiltered, Sarah Beth Felix decides it's time to stir the AML Pot! Sarah Beth reacts to OFAC's $11.8 Million Penalty on Interactive Brokers, OCC, FDIC + FRB's Safeguard Crypto Document, and Andorra's Court Sentencing 18 Executives to Prison for Money Laundering.
Plus, SB shares why "A Clean Audit is not a GOOD Audit," and why an auditor needs raw data from their clients. To read more on the Andorra sentencing click here: AML Intelligence Story on Andorra: https://www.amlintelligence.com/2025/07/news-two-former-bank-chiefs-jailed-for-up-to-seven-years-and-fined-total-of-e42-million-in-andorra-ml-case-16-executives-receive-prison-time-fines/
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Illicit Edge's Newest Podcast: FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters.
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FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters.
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation).
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