I recently read the State of Financial Crime 2026 report by ComplyAdvantage, and a few takeaways stood out to me. The report arrives at a moment when financial crime compliance…
Sanctions name screening is often discussed in abstract terms, yet many of its most consequential challenges are easiest to understand through concrete examples. Variations in spelling, language, script, and naming…
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By: Pranjal Dubey and Chandrakant Maheshwari
Executive framing
This article examines how sanctions screening systems can be validated in a manner consistent with regulatory expectations (such as SR 11-7), using…
Robert L. Williams III is fighting financial crime with the help of AI.
I feel the need to begin by stating that, in my illustrious AFC career spanning over twenty years,…
Four North Korean nationals have been indicted for their roles in a scheme that defrauded U.S. and international companies out of nearly one million dollars in virtual currency. The individuals…
On June 25, 2025, FinCEN exercised a new and aggressive authority under Section 2313a of the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, designating three Mexican financial institutions—CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector Casa de…
Introduction
As global financial connections deepen and cross-border transactions become more common, the digital payment landscape is increasingly exposed to complex risks—especially in the area of fraud detection. Motivated by…
By: Sharon Blanchette
At an industry roundtable event in late 2024, attended by Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Officers from financial institutions of all sizes—including myself—the topic turned to Fraud Risk Assessments.…
What Does Success for Partnerships Look Like Amidst Risk in the World’s Hottest Fintech Market?
As we enter 2025, fintech partnerships worldwide are creating dynamic financial services ecosystems. Driven by…
Unveiling the Layers of the Internet
The dark web is a part of the internet made up of websites, forums, and marketplaces that require specialized browsers to access, ensuring user…