Compliance

The World Cup: A magnet for financial crime
AFC Challenges, Compliance, December 2025 – February 2026, Global Financial Crime Review, Human Trafficking, Practical Solutions

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When the FIFA World Cup starts, the world comes together in celebration. However, while fans are focused on the games, criminal networks see an opportunity. Human traffickers, fraudsters, money launderers and even terrorist financiers are aware that major events like this create an ideal environment...
Guide to successfully implementing AFC systems
AFC Challenges, Compliance, December 2025 – February 2026, Practical Solutions, Tech Scope, Understanding AI

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Implementing a new anti-financial crime (AFC) system is a complex and large project because of the amount of data required to enable the system and the regulatory expectations for the system’s capabilities and performance. Whether a system is being introduced to replace outdated technology, to...
In the spotlight: Fighting human trafficking at global events
AFC Challenges, Compliance, December 2025 – February 2026, Global Financial Crime Review, Human Trafficking

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When the world’s spotlight shines brightest on events like the Super Bowl, Formula 1, the electronics trade show CES and soon the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it also illuminates something far darker. Behind the glamor, the global media coverage and the surge of tourism, predators...
New drug trafficking typologies: A dual-market reality
AFC Challenges, AFC Policy, Compliance, December 2025 – February 2026, Global Financial Crime Review

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During the first quarter of the 21st century, drug trafficking remained one of the few global threats to which every nation―regardless of political system, military strength or geography―was equally vulnerable. Much like a resilient virus that evolves faster than public health systems can respond, the...