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Today, the economy moves faster than ever before. As Mergers and Acquisitions activity becomes more rapid, third-party risks grow more complex and compliance regulations are tightening around the world, performing accurate and comprehensive due diligence is no longer...

Published: August 2025Source: FIU-the Netherlands Annual Review 2024 (released in June 2025) The Scale of the Problem The Dutch FIU dropped their 2024 annual review in June, and the numbers are frankly alarming. We're seeing a massive uptick in criminals using...

🔁 New to this topic? Read our foundational post: What Are NLP, NER & AI in Risk Management? In 2025, risk management has become more intelligent, more contextual, and significantly more automated than ever before. What was once a slow and largely manual process is...

Written for: Compliance officers, risk managers, fintech leaders, procurement teams, and financial institutions Discussed problem: How to verify business partners, avoid shell companies, and meet global AML/CTF regulations through KYB screening and automation. Quick...

Adverse media screening tools are a vital part of maintaining an organisation's integrity. Many people are aware of adverse media monitoring as it relates to anti-money laundering (AML) efforts. Few realise the importance of adverse media screening solutions as they...

Introduction Due diligence is the process of verifying the legitimacy and risk profile of partners, clients, and third parties in business. It is no longer just a regulatory formality; it’s a business imperative - especially in sectors where regulatory scrutiny is...

KYC compliance is what keeps you out of regulatory hot water and protects your reputation. It's the difference between running a solid operation and dealing with enforcement headaches down the line. The problem is, traditional KYC approaches are sluggish,...

For financial institutions today, AML compliance is one of those responsibilities you just can't mess up. Criminal networks are moving faster than ever - shifting massive amounts of money across borders in seconds - and regulators are responding by tightening the...

What is KYB? Every year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimates that between €715 billion and €1.81 trillion worth of money gets laundered (Europol, 2022). That's roughly 2-5% of the world's yearly GDP. "Dirty" money comes from illegal...

What is Adverse Media? Adverse media is exactly what it sounds like - negative news published across various sources. Research suggests that media reports with negative news catch 30% more attention than non-negative reports. The media prioritizes negative news due to...