This week, we're looking back at another popular episode from this year: its a deep dive into the work of the Responsible AI Institute. We'll be back soon with a new episode to wrap up Season 2!Episode SummaryWith AI shifting the world around us and the ground under our feet, Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac and her colleagues at the Responsible AI Institute are working with organizations to safely navigate this changing landscape. The institute was founded in 2016, long before AI became such a hot topic, and before responsible AI became a pressing concern across industries. Today, the Institute is busier than ever helping member organizations understand and implement AI at a tactical level through system and organizational assessments, examining policy and governance, and building a certification program. It’s challenging, exciting, and important work where the promise of this technology needs to be tempered with careful ethics and risk assessments.On this episode, we continue our exploration of AI implementation and risk management with the professionals on the front lines. Alyssa shares why, when it comes to responsible AI, there is no single way forward, and how the Institute customizes its approach for each of their members.About the Show:BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at [email protected] episodes are released every other week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or connect via BCG's YouTube channel. Episode Links:Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac LinkedInResponsible AI InstituteHanjo Seibert LinkedInBCG LinkedInBCG website

This week, we're bringing you a rebroadcast of one of our most popular episodes of this year: a fascinating talk with Andy Maguire about his work with HSBC during a very challenging time. Episode SummaryIn 2014, Andy McGuire joined HSBC as Group Chief Operating Officer at one of the most difficult times in the bank's history. Investigations had revealed that poor control processes had led to billions in illicit funds moving through the bank, funding drug cartels and terrorists.Andy had a key role in engineering an extensive remediation process that took years and millions of dollars. But during that process, he and his team made huge leaps forward and the transformation contributed to significant compliance innovations that still have impacts a decade later. On this episode of BCG on Compliance, Andy takes us through HSBC’s remediation process, from “draining the swamp” with meticulous but nuanced data readiness and KYC procedures, to the failures that necessitated this transformation in the first place. We will also cover the technological process innovations Andy and his team developed during the remediation, and Andy discusses how best to use AI and machine learning in these instances. It’s a fantastic behind-the-scenes look at one of the most prominent banking compliance stories in recent history, so don’t miss it. About the Show:BCG on Compliance is a new podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become  increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at [email protected] episodes are released biweekly. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find this episode on BCG’s YouTube Channel. Episode Links:Andy Maguire LinkedInHanjo Seibert LinkedInBCG LinkedInBCG website

Traditional compliance has always relied on rules and red flags, but for Tobias Schweiger, there is a smarter way. Tobias is co-founder and CEO of Hawk, an AML and fraud prevention software provider, and he believes in bridging the gap between cautious, law-driven approaches and the power of AI. It’s not about rewriting the rulebook, it's about transforming how we read it.Before founding Hawk, Tobias had leadership roles at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy. Today, his focus is aimed sharply on using tech to innovate in heavily regulated industries. In this episode, Tobias and Hanjo dive into the struggle for banks caught between skyrocketing AML demands, and the need for operational efficiency, and how they can manage both.  They also discuss some thorough but efficient approaches to false positive reduction, how to get clarity on true positives, and the reality of fighting Gen AI crime with Gen AI tools.About the Show:BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at [email protected] episodes are released every other week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find us on BCG's YouTube Channel. Episode Links:Tobias Schweiger LinkedInHawk websiteHanjo Seibert LinkedInBCG LinkedInBCG website

In some ways, compliance has become a race against time. Financial institutions need to move quickly in the face of fragmented regulations, siloed decision-making, and overwhelming amounts of data. No one knows this better than Chiara Gelmini and Michael Baldauf, two directors at PegaSystems. Chiara and Michael have spent years helping financial institutions tackle these challenges, and in this episode they share how simplifying the process could change the game in compliance.KYC, AML processes, and financial crime investigations have become more complicated than ever. As regulations evolve across different jurisdictions and the need for speed grows, the pressure to transform compliance practices is at an all-time high. Chiara and Michael discuss these problems and explain why real-time optimization and AI are essential in staying ahead of today’s evolving risks.About the Show:BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at [email protected] New episodes are released every other week. You can also find us on BCG's YouTube Channel. Episode Links:Michael Baldauf LinkedInChiara Gelmini LinkedInPega WebsiteHanjo Seibert LinkedInBCG LinkedInBCG website

Parsa Ghaffari is the Head of Product Innovation at Quantexa, where he focuses on enhancing their Decision Intelligence platform to harness the power of both structured and unstructured data. Quantexa's platform is designed to help organizations uncover hidden risks and new opportunities by providing a unified view of data, enabling better decision-making across various industries, including financial services, telecommunications, and government. This role follows Quantexa's acquisition of Aylien, a company Parsa founded, which specialized in natural language processing (NLP) and AI-driven market intelligence solutions.Parsa founded Aylien straight out of university, leveraging his passion for coding that started at the age of 8. The acquisition of Aylien by Quantexa allows for the integration of Aylien’s NLP capabilities within Quantexa’s platform, creating a powerful tool that brings together structured and unstructured data for comprehensive decision-making solutions​.In this episode of BCG on Compliance, we discuss why data management is essential for leveraging the benefits of AI and where traditional methods have fallen short. We’ll also look at the pace of technology change versus the sluggishness of regulatory bodies, and what leaders can do to ensure their organizations are ready to make the most of the industry’s latest developments.About the Show:BCG on Compliance is a new podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become  increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at [email protected] episodes are released every other week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find us on BCG's YouTube Channel.

We’re back with a new season exploring the future of compliance  with innovators and ground-breakers! In the coming months, Hanjo is looking at the tech that is transforming the industry and reshaping how compliance is done. In our first episode of the season, Hanjo sits down with Yaron Hazan, VP of Regulatory Affairs at ThetaRay, a software provider pioneering new uses of AI and machine learning for financial crime detection and anti-money laundering.Financial crime is evolving as quickly as our digital financial systems are, and no one knows this better than Yaron. He has spent much of his extraordinary career combating increasingly sophisticated threats, and in this episode, Yaron discusses his career journey and the unique vantage point it gave him in compliance and risk. He also shares why ThetaRay's preventative approach grabbed his attention and how AI can outpace complex financial crimes. And, Yaron highlights the crucial role of global cooperation and adaptation in tackling the intricacies of this widespread problem.Note that in this episode, we’ve opted to dub over the names of financial institutions and systems that Yaron references. About the Show:BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at [email protected] episodes are released every other week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Or find this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/9FOpYlQI9HAEpisode Links:Yaron Hazan LinkedInThetaRay websiteHanjo Seibert LinkedInBCG LinkedInBCG website

We wrapped our first season of BCG on Compliance a couple of weeks ago and we’re busy putting Season 2 together for September. But in the meantime, we know you’re always looking for more fascinating conversations on compliance, so this week we’re sharing a bonus episode from another great BCG show: Fintech Files.Fintech Files is hosted by Nora Hocke, Annika Melchert and Bianca Lopes. They specialize in IT strategy, modern tech architecture, and state-of-the-art banking. The show unravels the most innovative trends disrupting the world of Fintech today and delves deep into the dynamic landscape of Fintech, NeoBanks, and the Digital Banking world. If you like what you hear, subscribe to Fintech Files on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Enjoy the episode!About this Episode:This episode explores how companies combat financial crime and adhere to the strict regulations of the financial services industry.  The hosts speak to Camila Vincenci Witt the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Inpay, a fintech specializing in facilitating cross-border payments. Camila shares the importance of data and data governance in compliance and risk, as well as highlighting the significance of leveraging diverse perspectives as a key strength of her team.About BCG on Compliance:BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at [email protected] episodes are released every other week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Episode Links:Hanjo Seibert LinkedInCamila Vincenci WittBCG LinkedInBCG website

The last few episodes we’ve been looking at AI implementation and risk management with leading industry experts who are helping to forge the path forward. In our final episode of the season (don’t worry, we’ll be back with season 2 in September!) Hanjo sits down with Carter Cousineau, VP of Responsible AI and Data at Thomson Reuters. Carter has spent her career working with a range of companies and institutions to build responsible tech systems from the ground up. Working with Thomson Reuters, she heads a team focused on raising the bar for data governance and responsible AI. And at a time where issues like biases, fairness, trust, and security are central concerns, Carter and her team are transforming how we build AI systems across industries. Carter shares her multi-layered strategies and structures for risk mitigation and why the best groundwork for innovation is good governance.And yes, this is our final episode of season one, but we’ll be back in September for Season Two and more great conversations with industry heavyweights. Plus, look for a bonus episode at the end of July!About the Show:BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at [email protected] episodes are released every other week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or connect via BCG's YouTube channel. Episode Links:Carter Cousineau LinkedInHanjo Seibert LinkedInBCG LinkedInBCG website

With AI shifting the world around us and the ground under our feet, Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac and her colleagues at the Responsible AI Institute are working with organizations to safely navigate this changing landscape. The institute was founded in 2016, long before AI became such a hot topic, and before responsible AI became a pressing concern across industries. Today, the Institute is busier than ever helping member organizations understand and implement AI at a tactical level through system and organizational assessments, examining policy and governance, and building a certification program. It’s challenging, exciting, and important work where the promise of this technology needs to be tempered with careful ethics and risk assessments.On this episode, we continue our exploration of AI implementation and risk management with the professionals on the front lines. Alyssa shares why, when it comes to responsible AI, there is no single way forward, and how the Institute customizes its approach for each of their members.About the Show:BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at [email protected] episodes are released every other week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or connect via BCG's YouTube channel. Episode Links:Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac LinkedInResponsible AI InstituteHanjo Seibert LinkedInBCG LinkedInBCG website

Kirsten Rulf is  a leading expert in AI theory, ethics, policy and practice, and leads the  Financial Institutions team for BCG X. Her tech policy career took root 10 years ago when she was a journalist living in China, and she became fascinated with the ubiquitous technology that was already so integrated into daily life in the country. From there, she launched a fascinating career exploring theoretical, ethical and political issues around technology that has taken her to Harvard’s Kennedy School, and then to advising German Chancellors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz on digital policy. With GenAI being a front and centre issue for so many organizations, there's never been a better time to sit down with Kirsten to talk all things AI: the fears, the opportunities, and how everyone should be thinking about implementation. On this episode of BCG on Compliance, Kirsten takes us through the benefits, the risks, and how to think about tackling an AI framework for businesses of all sizes. We’ll  also dig into all the big questions about bias, transparency and why she says the most unethical use of AI is not to use it at all. About the Show:BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at [email protected] episodes are now released biweekly! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Find this episode on BCG's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/5XhUoWCzqeQInfo Links:Kirsten Rulf LinkedInKirsten Rulf, BCGHanjo Seibert LinkedInBCG LinkedInBCG website

In 2016, after Volkswagen's disastrous emissions scandal came to light, Hiltrud Werner took on the challenging role of Group Audit Director for the company and later as their Head of Integrity and Legal Affairs This was no easy task. With the car manufacturer mired in legal and financial penalties, Hiltrud and her team needed to not only investigate the root causes of this ethical breakdown, but they also had the enormous job of rebuilding the culture of the company and restoring global trust in the brand.Katharina Hefter, leads BCG Risk & Compliance in Central Europe, and worked closely with Hiltrud during the monitorship at Volkswagen. In this episode, Katharina joins us as guest host, and reflects with Hiltrud on that intense time, and how Volkswagen was able to reimagine and transform its culture. It’s a fascinating exploration of how to truly understand risk, reimagining compliance best practices, and how empowerment is the key to creating corporate transparency and trust. About the Show:BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at [email protected] episodes are now released biweekly! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.  You can also find this episode on YouTube!Info Links:Hiltrud Werner LinkedInVolkswagen websiteKatharina Hefter LinkedInHanjo Seibert LinkedInBCG LinkedInBCG website