The regulatory environment for anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance in North America is undergoing rapid transformation.
A new administration, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and the surge of advanced technologies are collectively reshaping how financial institutions approach compliance. Firms are finding themselves under growing pressure to strengthen their frameworks while controlling the costs and complexity of adherence.
In a recent fireside chat hosted by SymphonyAI Financial Services, Elizabeth Callan, AML & sanctions risk management SME, provided a detailed insider’s perspective on these changes.
Callan shared insights into the evolving priorities of regulators and the implications for compliance professionals across the region, outlining both immediate challenges and emerging opportunities.
A central theme of the discussion was the changing regulatory climate and its direct impact on financial crime compliance. It covers how expectations for risk management, governance and reporting is changing across North America.
The fireside chat also addressed some of the most common pitfalls in AML and sanctions compliance. Technology’s growing role in compliance was a major focus as well as the trends that will define the next few years.
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