Andy Agathangelou (Audio);Transparency Taskforce: Reforming the Financial Sector. Whistleblowing

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of the Locked Up Living podcast, Naomi Murphy and David Jones meet down with Andy Agathangelou, the founder of the Transparency Taskforce. Andy shares his mission to reform the financial sector, emphasizing the importance of transparency in promoting ethical behavior and accountability. The conversation delves into the systemic issues within the finance industry, the risks faced by whistleblowers, and the motivations behind those who choose to speak up against wrongdoing.

Key Topics Discussed:

- Introduction to the Transparency Taskforce and its aims

- The systemic problems in the financial sector and the need for reform

- The significance of transparency as a tool for behavior change

- Personal experiences that led Andy to advocate for financial reform

- The risks and consequences faced by whistleblowers in the finance industry

- The role of organizations like Bank Confidential in supporting whistleblowers

- The debate on whether the UK should adopt a reward system for whistleblowers similar to that in the US

Quotes:

- "Transparency is really powerful. If we can harness the power of transparency, we can drag what's happening in the shadows into the sunlight."

- "People who speak up are often decent human beings who care and know the difference between right and wrong."

Resources Mentioned:

- Transparency Taskforce: https://transparencytaskforce.org/

- Bank Confidential: https://bankconfidential.com/