Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Conversations with Fraud Fighters is a “for the people, by the people” type interview series where knowledgeable experts share insights from the front lines of stopping financial crime. Each episode features in-depth discussions with fraud fighters sharing advanced strategies, techniques, and trends for staying ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats. If you want to dive deep into what it takes to win the modern war on fraud, this show is for you.
Behind Enemy Lines
Trends in Fraud Regulation with Chris Oakley
In this episode of Behind Enemy Lines, Michael LaFleur sits down with Chris Oakley, Director of Fraud Intelligence at ThreatMark, to explore the shifting world of fraud regulation. With decades of experience spanning banking and fintech, Chris unpacks how fraud prevention strategies must evolve beyond compliance.
They dig into the unintended consequences of well-meaning regulations—how fraudsters exploit loopholes and why banks often miss the mark by treating regulation as a checkbox. Chris shares lessons from global markets like the UK, Singapore, and Australia, where collaborative, intelligence-led models are showing real progress.
The episode also sheds light on what ThreatMark is building: a secure, data-driven ecosystem that lets banks share fraud intelligence without compromising privacy. Chris argues that fraud is no longer just a risk issue—it’s a customer experience challenge. His advice? Stop accepting “good enough.” To really protect people, banks must rethink their roles and work together to stay ahead.
Guest-at-a-Glance
💡 Name: Chris Oakley
💡What they do: Director of Fraud Intelligence
💡Company: ThreatMark
💡Noteworthy: Former fraud leader at Virgin Money, HSBC, and Form3
💡 Where to find them: LinkedIn