AI, Fraud, and Global Risk: AML Insights from Around the World

Elliot Berman and John Byrne return with a global roundup of AML developments. They begin with reflections on the Wolfsberg Group’s latest guidance on suspicious activity monitoring, emphasizing innovation and model validation. The Basel Institute’s working paper on collective anti-corruption action highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration. The episode also covers a UK report forecasting a surge in synthetic identity fraud, a Ponzi scheme involving fake AI investment tools, and a comprehensive look at the evolving stablecoin landscape. Canada’s 2025 national risk assessment is discussed, with insights into NPO risks, fraud trends, and the country’s role in global trade. Additional topics include a local elder fraud case in Wisconsin, a Dutch bank’s challenge to an AI-related AML fine, and upcoming AML webinars and interviews. The hosts close with a tribute to workers ahead of Labor Day and a reminder of the importance of vigilance in financial crime prevention.