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Preventing Financial Crime: The Vital Role of External Auditors in Poland

In today’s digital age, preventing and detecting financial crime has become one of the most significant challenges facing businesses and institutions. With the rise of real-time banking and near-cashless economies, the risk of financial crime is higher than ever.

The Challenges of Financial Crime

According to recent statistics, there were over 118 billion real-time transactions in 2021 alone. This has created a complex landscape for financial institutions to navigate, with the need for robust Transaction Monitoring (TM) systems to detect and prevent financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing.

The Role of External Auditors

External auditors play a crucial role in helping financial institutions develop effective TM systems that can identify potential risks and take proactive measures to mitigate them. PwC’s Financial Crime Unit (FCU) is one such organization that provides comprehensive support to financial institutions, addressing their challenges and enhancing their TM capabilities.

The Benefits of PwC’s Transaction Monitoring Framework

The FCU’s Transaction Monitoring framework is designed to help financial institutions face the challenges of TM in a reliable and efficient manner. This framework encompasses:

  • Transformation support
  • State-of-the-art technology solutions
  • Highly automated operational delivery

By leveraging this framework, financial institutions can optimize their TM systems, reduce costs, and free up resources to focus on generating new business growth.

Case Studies: Success Stories with PwC

PwC’s experience in supporting financial institutions with TM is exemplified through several case studies:

National UK Bank

  • Engaged PwC to support the process of retrospective review of alerted transaction activity across all levels.
  • Achieved significant improvements in TM efficiency and accuracy.

International Australia-Based Bank

  • Requested the creation and implementation of a full End-to-End Transaction Monitoring process for their large-scale TM operations.
  • Successfully implemented an automated solution, reducing manual search times and improving AML processes.

Europe-Based Global Bank

  • Identified significant inefficiency in AML processes due to time-consuming manual search for information.
  • Implemented an automated solution with PwC’s support, achieving substantial improvements in efficiency and accuracy.

Staying Ahead of the Game: The Importance of Effective Transaction Monitoring

In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, it is essential for institutions to stay ahead of the game with effective Transaction Monitoring. By leveraging the expertise of external auditors like PwC, financial institutions can enhance their TM capabilities, prevent financial crime, and maintain a robust reputation in the market.

Publications: Stay Informed about the Latest Developments in Transaction Monitoring

Stay informed about the latest developments in Transaction Monitoring by checking out PwC’s publications in the “Transaction Monitoring” series.