BlogUK Financial Crime Trends & Technology: Insights from 2025 and What 2026 Will DemandJanuary 30, 2026 by Keith Finson 2025 was a defining year for financial crime in the UK. What once felt like slow, predictable shifts now moves at the speed of technology – and, increasingly, at the speed of AI-enabled criminal innovation. As investigators, analysts and financial... |
BlogHow AI Is Revolutionizing Financial Crime Management: 5 Key InsightsDecember 18, 2025 by Tim Light Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of financial crime management at a pace of change that is staggering. Criminals are evolving their tactics using various levels of AI, but so are those tasked with defending against the escalation of financial crime. In a recent panel webinar, I joined my colleagues... |
BlogA Look Ahead: The Potential Impact of the Streamline ActDecember 9, 2025 by Chuck Taylor In my previous blog I looked at the practical implications of the FAQs regarding Suspicious Activity Reporting Requirements issued by key U.S. financial regulatory bodies in October 2025. Nasdaq Verafin brought together a dedicated Customer Advisory Group (CAG), including AML... |
BlogAI Solutions for Financial CrimeDecember 5, 2025 by Fouad Hassouneh For more than two decades, Nasdaq Verafin has been at the forefront of innovation in the fight against financial crime. From day one, we recognized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and made it a cornerstone of our strategy.... |
BlogFrom Guidance to ActionDecember 3, 2025 by Chuck Taylor Five key U.S. financial regulatory bodies, including the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), jointly issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on October 9, 2025, to clarify requirements related to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Nasdaq Verafin convened a targeted... |
BlogAgentic AI: Ushering in a New Era for Sanctions ComplianceOctober 9, 2025 by Fouad Hassouneh Agentic AI is changing the game for financial crime investigations. At Nasdaq Verafin, we’re pioneering a new suite of agentic workers — intelligent, autonomous agents designed to tackle the most stubborn compliance challenges. The first of these, the Agentic Sanctions... |
BlogACAMS – The Assembly Las Vegas 2025: 6 Key TakeawaysSeptember 26, 2025 by Fouad Hassouneh Recently I joined my Nasdaq Verafin colleagues at ACAMS – The Assembly Las Vegas. This conference brought together industry, tech and thought leaders from across the financial sector. Together we discussed the prominent challenges and opportunities facing the financial crime... |
BlogDrug Trafficking Detection: FinCEN Reinforces AML PrioritiesAugust 18, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin Drug trafficking detection is a greater priority for financial institutions with the current administration’s move to designate international cartels as terrorists. In response, FinCEN has enhanced its National Priorities with new rules that give financial institutions more incentive to identify... |
BlogImproving Complex Financial Crime Investigations with Big Data, AI, and AutomationFebruary 20, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin In 2023, $3.1 trillion in money laundering and illicit funds flowed through the global financial system. The need to follow the money, uncover hidden connections and provide actionable intelligence to law enforcement is acute. For many financial institutions, unravelling intricate... |
BlogAML Trends & Technology: Navigating the Future of AML in 2025January 16, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin The landscape of anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Money laundering and its associated financial crimes are estimated at over $3.1 trillion globally — and these crimes have significant impacts... |