Compliance Best Practices

Delve into expert strategies and global guidelines for enhancing compliance programs, risk management, and organizational integrity within the financial sector.

Phantom Risks

As financial crime compliance teams rely increasingly on automation, unseen vulnerabilities often hide in plain sight. This article examines the “phantom risks” modern CCOs face—from AI-driven fraud to overlooked vendor gaps—and how to bring them into the light before they strike.

The Illusion of Preparedness

High training completion rates may look good on paper, but they don’t always mean teams are ready for real-world threats. Explore why even well-trained staff can miss critical red flags—and what leaders can do to turn perceived readiness into proven preparedness.

Operation Mouse

Synthetic identities are increasingly used to perpetrate fraud. Delve into real-life examples of synthetic identity fraud in Canada, along with the actions financial institutions can take in response, in this article.

The Rising Standard

This article explores why oversight matters more than ever, how accountability is evolving, and what boards can do to meet rising expectations.

Laundering Luxury

‘Daigou’ buyers purchasing luxury items in the U.S. for sale in China are often funded by Chinese Money Laundering Networks using financial proceeds of cartel activities. Learn how these methods operate, the red flags financial institutions can identify, and the actions to take in response.

Terrorist Drug Trafficking Organizations

This article provides background on designated cartels — their geographic reach, how they raise and move money, the risks they pose to financial institutions, and common red flags that may help financial institutions to identify suspicious activity.

FATF’s Recent Risk Map Update

FATF’s June 2025 update—new grey list additions and unchanged high-risk jurisdictions mean updated risk scores, stronger due diligence, and sharper monitoring for compliance teams. Here are three actions to take now.

Deepfake Deep Dive

Artificial intelligence (AI) can increase the volume, value, and effectiveness of fraud attacks such as CEO fraud. Financial institutions should take action to protect themselves – and their customers.

From Outdated to Aligned

Modern compliance risks require modern training. Discover how forward-thinking institutions are reshaping their programs to stay ahead of fast-evolving threats.

Training for the Wrong Risk

Many teams are completing training—but on outdated risks. This article explores how misaligned training leaves organizations exposed, and what leaders can do to close the gap.