Guide to AML Program Failure: Causes & Corrective Measures

An effective AML Program must be tailored to a business’s specific profile, remain compliant with regulatory standards, and stay current with applicable laws to successfully combat Money Laundering (ML) and Terrorist Financing (FT) risks.

To mitigate the risks of non-compliance penalties and vulnerabilities to ML/FT, it’s essential to identify and address the root causes of AML Program failures.

This guide addresses key concerns that can lead to AML Program shortcomings, including:

  • Dependence on inaccurate and outdated ML/FT Business Risk Assessments
  • Challenges in adapting to the rapidly changing AML regulatory environment
  • Insufficient collaboration within teams and with regulatory authorities
  • Failure to implement suitable AML tools and technologies
  • Lack of a proactive AML compliance culture within the organization
  • Inadequate AML training programs

In addition to identifying these issues, this eBook provides solutions for improving these areas, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of AML measures.

This guide will assist you in evaluating the health of your current AML Program, including Internal Policies, Procedures, and Controls (IPPC), identifying and addressing gaps, and working towards AML excellence.