From The Night Agent to the Real World

In the Netflix show The Night Agent, a suspicious financial trail quickly escalates into a national security investigation. While dramatized, the premise is real. This article explores how transaction monitoring detects these signals and why financial institutions play a critical role in identifying and escalating suspicious activity.

The Travel Rule Playbook

The Travel Rule was established by the FATF to help prevent bad actors from moving illicit funds undetected. The scope has expanded to include VASPs and digital assets transactions. Explore best practices for compliance and implementation strategies in this article.

Professional Crypto Laundering

The indictment of Venezuelan national Jorge Figueira in 2026 reveals a highly advanced professional laundering network using cash, crypto, OTC brokerages registered in the UK and U.S., and shell companies with accounts at regulated financial institutions. This article assesses the methodology used, red flags, and actions for financial institutions.

IFI Expands and Updates Compliance E-Learning Offering to Address Emerging Threats

KYC Is Not Just Onboarding, It’s a Living Risk Assessment

When customer profiles become outdated or incomplete, the controls that rely on them, including transaction monitoring and investigations, begin to weaken. This article explores why effective KYC programs must extend beyond onboarding and how stronger customer due diligence supports more accurate risk assessments and more effective financial crime controls.

Compliance Training as a Strategic Control

When training reflects how an institution actually operates, its value extends beyond compliance. This article examines the business case for custom compliance training and why it plays a critical role in managing risk and protecting institutional credibility.

February 2026 Monthly Sanctions and Export Controls Report

Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from February 2026.