Anna Stylianou

How to design transaction monitoring rules.

This blog post was developed in partnership with Shufti, whose AML solution helps institutions identify risk signals through screening, connect those signals to transaction behaviour, and build a stronger, more consistent basis for risk-based decisions. All editorial content, analysis, and views are independently produced by AML Cube. Screening is not the same as risk assessment AML screening has long been one of the foundational controls in financial crime compliance. Organisations screen...

Financial crime governance has become a board-level issue as regulators increasingly expect senior leaders to understand the risks facing their organisations, challenge management where necessary, and make informed decisions about resources, controls, accountability, and oversight. Many boards receive AML reports, dashboards, risk assessments, training updates, and regulatory summaries throughout the year. Yet important questions about control weaknesses, ownership, escalation, resourcing,...