Why financial crime in the UK makes the nation a prime target
Delving into the newfound ways that a mature, diverse and developed financial ecosystem is perpetually exploited to boost financial crime in the UK.
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The latest insights, opinions and events from the world of fincrime compliance.
Fraud chains, and the wider organised crime picture of investment scams
An insight into how investment scams open the door for connected worldwide fraud chains, and drive money mule recruitment that’s tough to detect.
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AI literacy, and preparing compliance teams in the algorithmic age
Identifying ways that compliance professionals can embrace their technologist roles and develop focused, actionable AI-based AML systems through improved AI literacy.
Discover 2026 compliance trends
Examining strategic priorities for innovative RegTech capabilities in 2026, from building quantified compliance risk to utilising AI systems.
How to reintegrate your AML tech stack for success
Why 2026 demands a ‘less is more’ approach The AML tech stack has become a crutch for financial leaders. While the RegTech boom was reaching fever pitch, buying up disparate, single-function services felt essential for transforming compliance for good, almost fashionable. Fast forward a few years and the stack built from these point solutions has … Continued
The future of AI-led compliance lies in human hands
If 2025’s main challenge involved driving as much value from IT investments as possible, this year marks another course-correction: we must prioritise human oversight for an actionable AI-led compliance environment to thrive. Hard skills have been increasingly required of WebOps teams to build and accommodate such anti-money laundering systems, with considerations for perpetual maintenance and … Continued
How AML technology is transforming compliance
In an era where financial crime grows more sophisticated by the day, the role of AML technology has never been more critical. Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, real-time analytics, and RegTech innovation are transforming how institutions detect, investigate, and report suspicious activity – moving the industry from reactive controls to proactive, intelligence-led strategies. As regulators … Continued
SIM swapping exploits make ID verification urgent
Financial crime takes many forms, but one of the fastest-growing threats is SIM swapping, a tactic that allows criminals to hijack mobile numbers and steal identities. While suspicious transactions can flag laundering activity, every financial crime begins with verifying that a person is who they claim to be – and what once seemed like a … Continued
How tokenisation can unify strict AML data sharing
Information-sharing in the age of strict data privacy Tokenisation is emerging as one of the most powerful ways to balance AML information-sharing with strict data privacy obligations. As everyone’s personal data becomes increasingly precious – and increasingly exposed – financial services face mounting pressure to protect customer information while still identifying risk. Criminals are able … Continued
7 explosive trending scams in South Africa
Why everyone is at risk of online scams in South Africa Our personal data is everywhere, and that’s proving problematic. Fraudsters know who we conduct personal finances with, mobile providers, and everyday emails and numbers to reach us on. One day you could open your inbox and spot a subject line drastically urging action from, … Continued