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Financial Crime Compliance: The Importance of Digitization and Integration

Introduction

The cost of financial crime compliance is staggering. A study by LexisNexis Risk Solutions estimates that the global cost of financial crime compliance stands at around $71 billion. In this report, we highlight the importance of digitization and integration in financial crime compliance, and explore some key statistics and insights from industry experts.

Digitization and Integration

In today’s digital age, it’s no surprise that a survey found that 72% of respondents believe that digitization is essential for stronger customer risk assessment. Moreover, 50% see digitization as crucial for improved operational efficiency. The report emphasizes the need for organizations to invest in digitization and integration in order to stay ahead of financial crime threats.

Benefits of Digitization

  • Stronger customer risk assessment
  • Improved operational efficiency
  • Enhanced detection and prevention of financial crimes

Fraud and Financial Crime Compliance (FRAML)

The report discusses the importance of FRAML, which involves integrating fraud detection and financial crime compliance into a single process. According to a survey, 43% of banks consider FRAML a key step towards stronger customer risk assessment.

Key Steps in FRAML

  • Integration of fraud detection and financial crime compliance
  • Use of advanced technology to detect and prevent financial crimes
  • Alignment of functions and processes for improved efficiency

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Information

The report highlights the challenges associated with identifying UBOs, particularly in light of recent court rulings that have closed public access to beneficial ownership registers in several EU countries. The report suggests that organizations should develop an alternate data strategy for sourcing UBO information.

Challenges in UBO Identification

  • Limited public access to beneficial ownership registers
  • Complexity of identifying UBOs across different jurisdictions
  • Need for effective alternative data strategies

Key Statistics and Insights

Here are some key statistics and insights from the report:

  • 72% of respondents believe that digitization is essential for stronger customer risk assessment
  • 50% see digitization as crucial for improved operational efficiency
  • 43% of banks consider FRAML a key step towards stronger customer risk assessment
  • 80% of survey respondents reported alignment of functions and processes delivers bottom-line cost savings
  • 25% of respondents had no integration between fraud and financial crime compliance

Conclusion

The report emphasizes the importance of digitization, integration, and UBO identification in financial crime compliance. Organizations must develop effective strategies for managing these challenges in order to stay ahead of financial crime threats. By investing in digitization and integration, and developing effective alternative data strategies, organizations can reduce the risk of financial crimes and improve operational efficiency.