Tag: financial crime
$1.7m OFAC settlement exposes sanctions gaps
In late February 2026, a prominent US educational institution agreed to pay $1.72m to the US Treasury to settle allegations that it processed tuition...
Smarter adverse media screening without noise
Adverse media alert fatigue is becoming a structural weakness in many AML and financial crime programmes.
According to Opoint, when analysts no longer trust the...
How data silos fuel synthetic identity fraud
Synthetic identity fraud is one of the most dangerous weaknesses in modern financial crime controls – not because verification tools fail, but because they...
Why UK firms must rethink AML in 2026
Economic uncertainty is no longer a distant macroeconomic concern for UK financial institutions. It is rapidly becoming a catalyst for heightened financial crime exposure.
According...
Managing AML total cost of ownership in 2026
As AML and CTF rules expand into sectors beyond banking, the financial burden remains heaviest on traditional financial institutions.
Napier AI, a provider of next-generation...
How the MLRO became a financial crime architect
The role of the MRLO has expanded far beyond its traditional remit. Once largely associated with regulatory filings, annual financial crime risk assessments and...
Cybercrime and trafficking top financial crime risks in 2026
Global financial institutions are increasingly concerned that they are falling behind fast-moving, AI-enabled criminal networks, according to new research published by ComplyAdvantage. The firm’s...
Explainable AI key as financial crime escalates
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the financial crime landscape, but not solely in favour of financial institutions.
Napier AI, which offers next generation anti-money laundering...
How to future-proof AML compliance in 2026
Anti-money laundering compliance is no longer a background regulatory function; it is a frontline risk control that can determine whether a financial institution thrives...
Why AI collaboration is key to fighting fraud
AI is no longer a pilot project in financial services. That was the clear message from the 2026 BAFT International Trade & Payment Conference,...










