22. May 2026
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More InformationFilip Brokes is joined by Thom Townsend, Executive Director of Open Ownership, about the evolving global landscape of beneficial ownership transparency. The conversation revisits one of the major turning points in the transparency agenda: the November 2022 Court of Justice of the European Union ruling, which restricted unrestricted public access to beneficial ownership registers. Thom explains how the decision created a “seismic shift” in Europe and beyond, prompting some jurisdictions to pause reforms or reassess public access models. At the same time, he highlights that the ruling also confirmed an important role for civil society, journalists and academia in fighting money laundering through access based on legitimate interest.
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More InformationFilip Brokes is joined by Verena Horne (Director at Berlin Risk) and Davids Alksnis (Consultant at Berlin Risk) to discuss the fundamentals of background checks and due diligence investigations. The conversation provides a practical overview of how integrity due diligence works in real-world scenarios, why clients rely on external investigators, and how risks are identified, assessed, and communicated..
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More InformationIn the latest episode of Integrity Insights, host Filip is joined by Skip Schiphorst of i-Intelligence, a specialist in multilingual open-source intelligence and online research. Skip manages the company’s language-focused OSINT courses, including Chinese, Russian, and Arabic.
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Read more13. February 2026
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More InformationIn the latest episode of Integrity Insights, we are joined by Nico Dekens, a recognized authority in the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT). With over 30 years of experience in the field, Nico shares his insights into the evolving OSINT landscape, the tools and techniques he uses, and the ethical considerations of this critical field. Nico spent over two decades with the Dutch police, working on intelligence and human operations, before transitioning to the private sector where he now leads engineering efforts at Shadow Dragon.
We dive into how OSINT has changed over the years, with new technologies such as AI revolutionizing the process, but also the complexities of using these tools responsibly. Nico shares practical advice on how to start an OSINT investigation, how AI and machine learning are reshaping the future of intelligence, and how to stay up to date in a fast-evolving field. He also gives us a glimpse into his work on high-profile cases, where he uses his investigative skills to piece together puzzles from seemingly limited data.
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Read more13. January 2026
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More InformationFilip Brokes is joined by Berlin Risk Advisor’s Managing Director Jennifer Hanley-Giersch to review the biggest AML/CFT developments of 2025. They discuss why the year marked a shift from incremental updates to structural change, driven by AMLA’s launch, preparation for the EU Single Rulebook, tougher sanctions expectations, and a renewed focus on terrorist financing. Key takeaway: 2025 accelerated the move toward centralised supervision, higher data expectations, and closer links between AML, sanctions, crypto, and cyber resilience.
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More InformationFilip Brokes is joined by Professor Niels Appermont, a professor of economic law at Hasselt University in Belgium, and an expert in sports law. Neils discusses his research into money laundering in football, with a particular focus on Belgium’s fight against corruption and the broader challenges of enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in the sport. Niels shares insights into the Operation Zero scandal, a 2018 Belgian investigation that exposed widespread corruption, money laundering, and match-fixing in professional football. The investigation led to reforms in Belgium’s legal framework, including the introduction of AML regulations for football clubs.
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More InformationIn this episode of Integrity Insights, Filip is joined by Michael Hornsby and Elisabetta Marinoni, researchers working with Transparency International and the Anti-Corruption Data Collective (ACDC), to discuss their new study: the Opacity in Real Estate Ownership (OREO) Index.
The conversation explores how opaque real estate ownership structures enable corruption and money laundering, why data and legal frameworks both matter, and what their assessment of 24 jurisdictions reveals about global weaknesses in this sector.
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Read more16. October 2025
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More InformationIn this episode of Integrity Insights, Filip joined by Daniel Shkedi, Head of Product Marketing and Strategy at Refine Intelligence, a fraud prevention company. He is also a fraud and threat intelligence researcher specializing in cybercriminal activity on the dark web and Telegram. His publications cover a wide range of topics, including online fraud prevention (in banking, eCommerce, and payments), identity validation, emerging threats in underground forums, and AI-driven fraud and eCrime.
The conversation dives deep into the emerging field of Money Laundering as a Service (MLAS) and how cybercriminals are adapting their operations. Daniel provides insights into his research, the typologies of money laundering services offered on the dark web, and why financial institutions need to pay attention to this growing threat.
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More InformationIn this episode of Integrity Insights, Filip Brokes is joined by Jan Indra, a threat intelligence specialist with a decade of experience in financial crime prevention. Jan began his career as an investigative journalist, later moved into consultancy and long-term due diligence projects, and now focuses on researching the ecosystem that enables fraud to flourish. The conversation dives deep into how fraudsters operate today and why understanding their infrastructure — not just individual cases — is crucial for prevention.
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