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Continuous Compliance Testing and How to Benchmark Screening Providers
Industry experts explain the risks of outdated screening systems and how continuous testing, model validation and benchmarking can strengthen sanctions screening.

Sanctions Penetration Testing and Exposing Hidden Risks in Partner Networks
Compliance experts explored the growing risk of hidden sanctions gaps and why independent Sanctions Penetration Testing (SPT) is essential for uncovering vulnerabilities.

A Conversation with Geoff White on Lazarus Group, the ByBit Hack and Money Laundering
Castellum.AI sits down with Geoff White, investigative journalist and author of The Lazarus Heist, to talk about the ByBit heist, North Korean state-sponsored cyber attacks and the future of financial crime in the DeFi space.

Navigating BaaS Compliance Risks in 2025 and Beyond
Compliance experts from sponsor banks, fintechs and RegTech discuss the growing challenges and potential solutions in the Banking-as-a-Services (BaaS) space as we look ahead to 2025.

Sanctions Trends in 2024 and What to Expect in 2025
Castellum.AI speaks with former OFAC regulators and compliance experts on top trends in sanctions in 2024, what to expect from Trump’s second administration and how to prepare compliance programs for a changing regulatory environment.


Managing Bank-Fintech Relationships in BaaS: Key Compliance and Risk Insights
Banking as a Service (BaaS) relationships have been under the regulatory microscope, but how will this change with the incoming Trump Administration? What priorities should sponsor banks set for ensuring their fintech partners have adequate compliance controls? Our latest fireside chat with experts from CFSB, Bates Group and Kobalt labs dive into challenges in bank-fintech relationships.

5 Must-Know Highlights from Money 20/20 Las Vegas 2024
Learn the key insights from the Money 20/20 Las Vegas panel discussions—from AI in compliance to shifting fintech regulations.

Sanctioned Beneficial Ownership (SBO) Screening: How to Streamline UBO Investigations
Learn how to cut your UBO investigation time from weeks to minutes with thorough high-risk and sanctioned ownership screening. [Real-life example inside]

How to Tackle PEP Screening Challenges: Best Practices and Expert Tips
Discover the key challenges in screening politically exposed persons and learn best practices to reduce false positives as part of a risk-based approach to compliance.