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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Industry experts explain the risks of outdated screening systems and how continuous testing, model validation and benchmarking can strengthen sanctions screening.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.
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.
Best Practices: Compliance for Banking as a Service (BaaS)
Regulators have increased scrutiny of BAAS partnerships, raising the need for comprehensive compliance programs across sponsor banks, fintech partners and BAAS middleware providers. Learn more about compliance best practices across BAAS and what to look for in a compliance provider.
How to Effectively Screen PEPs
Screening your customers and business counterparties to identify PEPs is an important part of a risk-based approach to AML compliance. Doing business with politically exposed persons is not prohibited, but organizations are mandated to identify PEPs and take appropriate measures to reduce money laundering risks.
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