GRC Technology: Keeping Pace with the Evolution of AML to Reduce Penalties

GRC Technology’s Contributions to the Bottom Line Include Reduced Penalties

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws continue to grow in scope and in importance even as regulatory bodies increase the extent of laws like the Banking Secrecy Act of 1970 was created to deter criminal activity. Those financial institutions that do not follow the correct procedures and compliance processes can face crippling fines by not having the proper governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs in place to protect not only their business but their customers as well.This white paper will provide some background of how AML laws came to be and why with the introduction of technology they are now top of mind to most bank executives in today’s marketplace than ever before. We will also highlight the severity of AML penalties issued in just the past few years to some of the largest banks in the world, and detail how having a modern GRC solution using the latest technology can directly eliminate or lower the chances of receiving any AML penalties.