In the ever-evolving world of financial crime, even the smallest oversight can have massive consequences. In a recent episode of the IBS Intelligence podcast, Ruchi Tripathi, Vice President of Product Management, Azentio AMLOCK, sat down with host Puja Sharma to unpack how minor anti-money laundering (AML) gaps can escalate into full-blown compliance disasters.

Drawing on the “broken window” theory, Ruchi explains that minor issues like weak onboarding or low-value transactions can signal neglect and lead to larger fraud or regulatory breaches. She emphasizes that modern compliance must be integrated and forward-looking, not reactive.

A major challenge for financial institutions is outdated legacy systems, which struggle to keep pace with AI-driven, cross-border threats. Ruchi also highlights the need for region-specific AML strategies, as compliance challenges vary across markets.

The episode is a call to action for financial institutions to invest in agile, cloud-native platforms and foster a strong compliance culture to stay ahead of evolving risks.

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