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As budgets tighten, financial services firms require more efficient ways to handle their financial crime prevention. Jason Shane, Head of Strategy & Innovation at SymphonyAI’s financial services division, explains why SymphonyAI is the perfect solution to this problem.

The financial services industry is undergoing a transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly machine learning (ML). These advancements are significantly enhancing anti-money laundering (AML), counter-financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions screening as part of customer lifecycle management (CLM).

The financial sector, including banks, payment firms, FinTechs, and wealth and asset managers, faces significant challenges in interpreting regulatory guidance and converting it into...

Know Your Business (KYB) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) are critical parts of the compliance ecosystem, but how aligned are they? FullCircl, a SaaS platform renowned for eliminating regulatory and verification hurdles, recently delved into the role of KYB in the AML process. 

The war in Ukraine has underscored how quickly sanction and PEPs lists can change. Since 2022, the US, UK, EU, Australia, Japan and Canada have imposed over 16,500 sanctions on Russia, according to the BBC. The current turbulent geopolitical scene means financial services firms need to be ready for regular, and often sudden, changes to PEPs and sanction lists. FinTech Global recently spoke to several industry players to ask whether financial institutions are keeping up with the modern sanction/PEPs landscape.

Global Screening Services (GSS), a forefront runner in the RegTech industry, has successfully completed its Series A2 funding round, securing over $47m (£37m).

In an era where regulatory oversight of the wealth and asset management sector is intensifying globally, the stakes for compliance have never been higher. This sector, pivotal to national economies, plays a crucial role in helping consumers manage their assets and achieve their financial goals. However, its significance also makes it a potential target for misuse by malicious entities aiming to launder money.

In an era where digital transformation is paramount, asset managers are recognising the indispensable role of automating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes.

In a significant announcement made in February, the Council of the European Union revealed that Frankfurt has won the competitive bid to host the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), marking a pivotal moment for regulatory oversight within the EU.