If a firm is looking to hold a competitive edge, it is vital they oversee a successful client onboarding programme. In a recent post, Moody’s Analytics underlined how this can be achieved.
Enhancing client onboarding procedures is paramount in order to achieve both a competitive edge and adherence to stringent global anti money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) regulations.
The recent fiasco involving US banks rapidly brought to light the inadequacies in the current processes. Balancing a premium customer experience while maintaining compliance effectiveness is a continual challenge within the industry. Our industry experts recommend attaining this equilibrium through the evolution of your onboarding process. The following five areas have been identified as the key considerations in optimising your onboarding programme:
Moody’s outlined that allocating time to review compliance risk assessments and comprehensively mapping out processes is a crucial first step. Regularly reviewing risk assessments and frameworks uncovers potential compliance hazards and yields insights into the effective distribution of resources for maximum time and energy efficiency.
It is also necessary to create a clear process flow detailing responsibilities for client onboarding. Identifying one area where a minor alteration could deliver a swift victory is highly recommended. Close consultation with the operations teams can identify areas of scope creep that fall outside of your established policy or procedures.
Utilising data analytics for monitoring metrics and examining trends offers a proactive means of mitigating risks and tackling potential issues as they emerge.
Keeping abreast of the latest industry knowledge is vital, Moody’s added. Attending industry events, participating in webinars, and keeping up with industry publications helps to maintain a current understanding of regulatory changes. A proactive approach to preparing for these changes and ensuring that teams understand the potential implications is critical.
Compliance monitoring can be made more effective through the implementation of automated alerts and reporting. This enables real-time identification of potential compliance issues, allowing for proactive measures to mitigate risks.
Coordination and alignment of compliance efforts across the organisation can eliminate redundant operations, thereby ensuring that resources are efficiently allocated to implement necessary changes. Information sharing, promoting best practices, and coordinating a compliance roadmap are vital to achieving this.
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