Best AML and KYC Books to Read in 2026 (World Book Day Reading List)
Discover the best AML and KYC books to read in 2026. Expert recommendations for compliance professionals including Moneyland, Billion Dollar Whale and Tracers in the Dark. World Book Day 2026 is a good opportunity for Anti-Money Laundering AML and Know-Your-Customer KYC professionals to revisit the books shaping modern financial crime compliance. The best AML and […]
2026 Predictions for the future of AML and KYC compliance
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Avollone The Avallone team shares the top trends shaping compliance this year – from AI and perpetual KYC to increasing regulatory pressures Ada Chan January 5, 2026 As we enter 2026, the world of financial crime compliance continues to evolve at pace. Regulatory expectations […]
What’s Broken in KYC and AML? Fixes in 2026 for Compliance Teams
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Avollone Speed is the defining 2026 challenge for KYC and AML, so compliance teams must fix static review cycles, address AI-driven fraud and prepare for AMLA regulations. Sune Warberg Clausen February 4, 2026 The defining challenge for Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) right now is […]
What’s Broken in KYC and AML? Fixes in 2026 for Compliance Teams
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Avollone Speed is the defining 2026 challenge for KYC and AML, so compliance teams must fix static review cycles, address AI-driven fraud and prepare for AMLA regulations. Sune Warberg Clausen February 4, 2026 The defining challenge for Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) right now is […]
AI in KYC: The five key questions senior leaders should be asking
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Avollone I hardly need to point out the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded into our lives – both personal and professional – over the past few years. I recently read an EY report that said that 90% of European financial services […]
Understanding the Differences Between Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC)
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Avollone When I started my career years ago in the ethics and compliance sector, it wasn’t completely clear what the difference was between Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC). To be honest, it’s still rather unclear and difficult today to understand […]
Competence vs. Culture: What Really Drives Better Decisions in Risk Management?
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Avollone Competence eats culture for breakfast… Over the last few years, people have repeatedly cited culture as the big culprit behind various corporate scandals. After a scandal, new leadership quickly concludes that “the previous management and culture was the main reason behind XYZ, and […]
Top Five KYC Data Points Your Bank Needs
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Avollone No matter the bank or its region, when they are collecting KYC information, there are always specific pieces of data that they will want to see. And if you are prepared with this knowledge, then your response and its processing can be that […]
The Three Lines of Defense: Simple in Theory, Tougher in Practice
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Avollone What’s the deal with the 3 lines of defense? When speaking to funds and other regulated companies, I almost always discuss the Three-Line Defense (LoD) model. The idea of the lines of defense was first formulated in 2011 by the Basel Committee in their report “Principles […]
KYC is Outdated. It’s Time for Know-Your-Counterparty (KYCp)
This article is a contribution from one of our content partners, Avollone We really should rename KYC from Know-Your-Customer to Know-Your-Counterparty. Until now, various KYC software suppliers have used KYB (Know-Your-Business) to cater to use cases that go beyond knowing your customers. But one should think that customers are your business as well? Obviously, KYB could also cover any […]