In this episode, Farzana Baduel speaks with Tom Mayne, an academic specialising in anti-money laundering and kleptocracy, about the PR industry’s role in tackling financial corruption. Drawing on his research with Chatham House and the Foreign Policy Institute, Tom explores how professional service firms can enable illicit finance, the impact of SLAPPs on free speech, and the phenomenon of reputation laundering. He also discusses the Bell Pottinger case and the responsibilities of PR industry bodies in maintaining ethical standards amidst growing scrutiny.