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We just returned from the fintech conference FIBE Berlin where, among many other great things, we recorded a podcast conversation between our host Filip Brokes and Dr. Carsten Giersch. In this episode of Integrity Insights titled "Status Wars: Understanding the Psychology Behind Global Trade Conflicts" Carsten takes us on a deep dive to explore how current global events—from trade tensions to shifting alliances—are reshaping finance, business, and policy in Europe and around the world. Listen to learn more about: • How geopolitics and psychology intertwine to impact market volatility • Europe’s possible strategies amid U.S. isolationism and trade wars • Why “status” sometimes matters more than economic logic • Where new opportunities lie for businesses and investors during uncertain times If you’re curious about the intersection of international relations, economic policy, and risk management, this is an episode is definitely for you!!! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dBkmSCBs Feel free to share your thoughts or questions in the comments—let’s keep the conversation going. #geopolitics #riskmanagement #finance #trade #podcast #business #globalmarkets

Getting ready for two days at FIBE Berlin starting tomorrow at #citycube Messe Berlin Do drop by and visit us at Booth 6.7. And listen into our live podcast on #geopolitical developments and our SpätiTalk on information #security and #cybercrime Annette Farrenkopf Filip Brokes Dr. Carsten Giersch ALL AML GmbH #regulation #Fintech #amlcft #geldwäsche #DORA #kyc #kyt #kyi

🎤 We’re headed to FIBE Berlin 2025! We’re proud to announce that Annette Farrenkopf, Information Security Officer / Chief Operating Officer at Berlin Risk Advisors will be speaking at FIBE Berlin. Annette will hold a "Späti talk" titled: 📍 Fit for DORA - What requirements must your ICT third-party service provider meet 🗓️ 9 April 2025 📍 Berlin Congress Center (bcc) The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has been in effect since 17th January 2025 and is shaping the future of operational resilience. DORA focuses on the risks associated with the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) services, in particular in relation to third-party providers. As a financial entity subject to these regulations, it’s your responsibility to adequately assess and manage these ICT third-party risks. But what exactly are the requirements? And how can you ensure your ICT third-party service providers are compliant? You can learn all about this topic from Annette at Fibe. 💬 Reach out to schedule a meeting, and come and visit our stand. Don’t forget to use the discount code: FIBE_MEDIA when registering to get a discount of 450€ (ticket price of 700€ instead of 1150€)! Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/duXgE8n4 If you can't attend the conference, you can listen to our most recent Integrity Insights podcast episode where Annette delves deep into the subject. 🔗 Listen now: [https://lnkd.in/d_VDs6Km] #IntegrityInsights #InformationSecurity #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #DORA #AML #Compliance #Podcast #CyberRisk

🎤 We’re headed to FIBE Berlin 2025! We’re proud to announce that Jennifer Hanley-Giersch, Managing Partner/Co-Founder at Berlin Risk Advisors and ALL AML GmbH, will be speaking at FIBE Berlin as part of the panel: 📍 “Evolving Regulation – Opportunities for FinTechs: Deep Dive into Anti-Financial Crime” 🗓️ 26 March 2025 📍 Berlin Congress Center (bcc) Other speakers on the panel are Founder & Chair at FINTECH Circle Susanne Chishti, Senior Officer at European Investment Bank (EIB) Francesco Cometa and Co-Founder at Billie Aiga Senftleben In a time when regulators are moving fast and financial crime threats are becoming more sophisticated, Jennifer will join fellow experts to explore how FinTechs can transform compliance challenges into strategic opportunities. 🔍 Expect insights on: The latest AML/CFT and sanctions trends Practical tools for navigating regulatory uncertainty How FinTechs can build resilience through proactive risk management Join us in Berlin or follow along here as we share takeaways from the event. 📢 Let’s shape the future of financial crime compliance—together. 💬 Reach out to schedule a meeting, and come and visit our stand. Don’t forget to use the discount code: FIBE_MEDIA when registering to get a discount of 450€ (ticket price of 700€ instead of 1150€)! Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/duXgE8n4 #BerlinRiskAdvisors #FIBE2025 #FinancialCrime #AML #Sanctions #FinTech #Compliance #Regulation #JenniferHanleyGiersch #AntiFinancialCrime #BerlinEvents

Our Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Jennifer Hanley-Giersch, was featured on the 4th episode of AML Uncovered, a podcast of Passthrough, a US-based KYC & AML solutions provider. Jennifer explained how Berlin Risk Advisors GmbH 's sister firm ALL AML GmbH is partnering with private fund managers, VCs, and private equity firms to meet the evolving AML and CFT regulatory landscape—particularly with the upcoming EU-wide AML regulation taking effect in 2027. Key Takeaways & Insights EU AML Regulation & AMLA: With the new pan-European regulation and the establishment of the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) in Frankfurt, fund managers need to get ahead of harmonized compliance requirements. Jennifer shared how ALL AML GmbH is already advising on best practices and preparing clients for tighter reporting deadlines, enhanced due diligence obligations, and broader oversight. Reputational Due Diligence & Ongoing Monitoring: Whether it’s identifying politically exposed persons (PEPs) or understanding control structures behind beneficial owners, Jennifer stressed the importance of proactive due diligence to avoid reputational harm—especially when it comes to cross-border activities and emerging high-risk categories. 🎧 Listen now anywhere you find podcasts: -Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e-HF6Zv3 -Spotify: https://lnkd.in/erkqr5hR #BerlinRisk #AMLUncovered #AML #CFT #Compliance #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #FinancialCrime #EURegulations #RegTech

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Integrity Insights Podcast How secure is your information? In an era marked by growing cyber threats, understanding Information Security is crucial—not only for companies but for each of us individually. In our latest episode, our podcast host Filip Brokes is joined by two information security experts: Annette Farrenkopf, Information Security Officer at Berlin Risk Advisors GmbH Christian Stehle, Founder & Managing Director of MindBytes GmbH We discuss: ✅ What information security actually means—confidentiality, integrity, availability ✅ How ethical hackers (penetration testers and red teams) proactively protect businesses ✅ Why cyber security matters more than ever, from personal data to large enterprises ✅ Insights into OSINT (open-source intelligence), dark-web research, and cyber-risk assessments for defensive purposes ✅ The impact of the EU’s new Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) on financial institutions and ICT providers Tune in to learn practical insights from frontline experts on protecting your data and staying ahead of emerging threats. 🔗 Listen now: [https://lnkd.in/d_VDs6Km] #IntegrityInsights #InformationSecurity #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #DORA #AML #Compliance #Podcast #CyberRisk

🚨 U.S. House Discusses Stablecoins & Anti-Money Laundering – What’s Next for Crypto Compliance? 🔍 This week, the U.S. House of Representatives convened a hearing on modernizing payments, with a focus on stablecoins and financial crime prevention. Key takeaways include: 💰 Stablecoins Under Scrutiny – Lawmakers debated the STABLE Act, which aims to bring stablecoins under traditional banking and financial regulations, ensuring compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). 🕵️ Combatting Illicit Finance – Concerns were raised about the use of digital assets for money laundering and terrorist financing, emphasizing the need for stricter KYC (Know Your Customer) & AML (Anti-Money Laundering) measures. ⚖️ Balancing Innovation & Regulation – The challenge remains: how to foster financial innovation while ensuring crypto-assets aren’t misused for illicit purposes. 📢 Why This Matters: This debate underscores a growing global trend—regulators worldwide are tightening AML controls on crypto transactions. One major regulatory step forward has been the Travel Rule, which mandates that crypto exchanges and digital asset service providers (CASPs) share transaction details to prevent illicit financial flows. 🎙️ Want to understand the real impact of these regulations on the crypto industry? Listen to our latest Integrity Insights episode featuring Lana Schwartzman - CAMS, CCFC, CRC, NB-TRFC , Head of Regulatory & Compliance at Notabene, as she breaks down the EU’s new Travel Rule, its enforcement challenges, and what crypto businesses must do to stay compliant. 🎧 Tune in here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dXT5D9tA 🔍 Read more about the U.S. House of Representatives' hearing here: the U.S. https://lnkd.in/dUzDQa-M #Stablecoins #CryptoRegulation #AML #Compliance #FinCrime #TravelRule

Getting ready for FIBE Berlin 2025 Berlin Risk Advisors GmbH, ALL AML GmbH GmbH and Integrity Insights will be there so please reach out, come by our stand and lets catch up. Join our: ✴️ Panel discussion on the latest hashtag #regulatory developments ✴️ Podcast Dr. Carsten Giersch Giersch and Filip Brokes on hashtag #geopolitics and our ✴️ Späti-Talk on current #cybersecurity trends Discounts on tickets can be found in the post below #AMLCFT #KYC #MLRO #Geldwäschebekämpfung #Moneylaundering #FinTech #Financialcrime #regulation #riskmanagement

🚀 Berlin Risk Advisors and ALL AML GmbH are heading to FIBE Berlin 2025! We are excited to announce our participation in FIBE Berlin 2025, the premier fintech festival bringing together innovators, regulators, and industry leaders from around the world. Join us on 9–10 April 2025 at CityCube Berlin, Messe Berlin, where our experts will be exploring the latest trends in, regulatory compliance, information security, geopolitical risk and financial crime prevention in the fintech sector. 💡With rapid advancements in AI-driven banking, digital assets, and the fast-evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring resilience and integrity in fintech has never been more critical. Our team will be there to discuss best practices, emerging risks, and tailored solutions for fintechs to stay compliant with AML/CFT and information security regulation. 📍 Want to connect? Let’s talk about risk strategy, regulatory challenges, and how to navigate fintech compliance with confidence. 💬 Reach out to schedule a meeting, and come and visit our stand. Don’t forget to use the discount code: FIBE_MEDIA when registering to get a discount of 450€ (ticket price of 700€ instead of 1150€)! Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/duXgE8n4 #FIBE2025 #FintechBerlin #RiskManagement #Compliance #RegTech #FinancialCrimePrevention #BerlinRiskAdvisors

🚨 FATF Cracks Down on Proliferation Financing & Sanctions Evasion The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has concluded its latest plenary session, announcing steps to combat financial crime and enhance global security. Key developments include: ✅ Public Consultation on Sanctions Evasion – FATF will assess complex sanctions evasion schemes, with a focus on illicit networks circumventing global financial controls. 🚨 Continued Countermeasures Against Iran – Due to ongoing terrorist financing risks, Iran remains under FATF scrutiny. 📢 New Report on Online Child Exploitation – FATF will publish a typologies report exposing financial flows linked to this growing crime. 🎙️ For a deeper understanding of how sanctions can be effectively utilized to counteract extremist financing, tune into our Integrity Insights episode featuring Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler, Senior Director at the Counter Extremism Project (CEP). In this episode, we explore the strategic application of sanctions in disrupting financial networks of extremist groups. 🔗 Tune in here 👉 https://lnkd.in/epqkn7et 🔗 Read the full FATF's announcement here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2Yrf6Rx #FATF #Sanctions #FinancialCrime #AML #CounterTerrorism