AI crime surge forces FIs to rethink defences
Financial institutions are entering a new phase in the fight against financial crime, where artificial intelligence is no longer just a defensive tool but...
Hawk strengthens AML strategy with Wagman hire
Hawk, a global provider of AI-powered anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud prevention technology, has appointed Dr Shlomit Wagman as strategic advisor as it looks...
KYCP integrates Mastercard MATCH Pro
KYC Portal (KYCP) has expanded its risk orchestration capabilities through a new integration with Mastercard MATCH Pro, strengthening merchant due diligence within its Client...
AML compliance strategies for 2026
Anti-money laundering compliance is no longer a back-office obligation that can be handled with static rules and periodic reviews. Financial crime rarely signals its...
AI governance takes centre stage in payments
AI is no longer a pilot project in financial services. That was the clear message at the 2026 BAFT International Trade & Payment Conference,...
Building trusted data in digital communications
A structural shift is reshaping how regulated firms approach recordkeeping. In an era defined by hybrid working, AI-generated content and multichannel digital conversations, simply...
Why MGA data drift is becoming a hidden compliance risk
A simple email from a carrier should never feel threatening. Yet for many MGAs, a request for a state appointment roster triggers a familiar...
Why compliance can’t keep up with data growth
The compliance scalability crisis is no longer theoretical. Across FinTech, digital banking and broader financial services, exponential data growth is colliding with compliance infrastructures...
What FCA’s 2025 fines mean for AML compliance
In 2025, the UK’s FCA delivered a forceful reminder to regulated firms that weaknesses in systems and controls—particularly those linked to financial crime and...
Rethinking financial crime compliance amid speed, complexity, and converging risks
Until recently, anti-financial crime convergence was for many in the financial industry a strategic ambition. Today, faster payments, converging crime typologies, and heightened regulatory...
