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How community banks can strengthen AML in 2026

Community banks in 2026 find themselves navigating a regulatory environment that is, somewhat paradoxically, both more accommodating and more stringent than before. According to Alessa,...

Why sanctions programs must move beyond name matching

In 2026, the rise of AI and ongoing technological innovation is driving industries far-and-wide to work harder to balance two vital aspects – speed...

AML failures drive record FCA fines in 2025

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has delivered a stark warning to regulated firms in 2025, imposing more than £124m in fines by year-end,...

What changes to expect from the RegTech landscape in 2026

In 2026, the gap between firms that use RegTech and those that don't is becoming a chasm. Compliance used to be about staying out...

Managing AML risk in cross-border payments and real-time rails

The rapid expansion of real-time global commerce, digital banking and borderless FinTech services has fundamentally reshaped how money moves across borders. Consumers and businesses...

What propelled RegTech forward in 2025?

As 2025 comes to an end, RegTech is entering a period of renewed momentum — but with clearer eyes and higher expectations. Advances in...

What compliance teams expect from sanctions screening in 2026

Early signals from compliance teams suggest that sanctions screening is entering a decisive phase, shaped by geopolitical instability, expanding watchlists, and a clear regulatory...

Best AML monitoring solutions leading compliance in 2026

In 2026, financial institutions are confronting increasingly sophisticated financial crime tactics. Against this backdrop, transaction monitoring has emerged as a defining pillar of effective...

How MSBs can strengthen sanctions screening

Money services businesses are increasingly central to global financial inclusion, yet they remain among the most scrutinised parts of the financial ecosystem. As providers...

Best AML and sanctions software in 2026

As global compliance regulations tighten, sanctions screening has become an essential pillar of every AML strategy. Financial institutions, FinTechs, and multinational corporations are under...

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