The Cost of Compliance Is Rising — But So Are Expectations
Financial institutions are spending more than ever to meet AML obligations, yet false positives, backlogs, and exam findings continue to grow. Regulators expect midsized and regional banks to meet the same standards as global institutions — and the gap between effort and outcome keeps widening.
This whitepaper explains how technology-enabled Anti-Money Laundering programs are restoring balance between regulatory expectations and operational capacity.
- Understand how new enforcement trends and the Corporate Transparency Act are reshaping AML oversight
- Learn how analytics and automation are helping institutions cut false positives by up to 80 percent
- Explore practical ways to improve investigator efficiency without increasing headcount
- See how SureStep and SAS help banks modernize compliance frameworks to meet examiner demands with confidence
Download the whitepaper to see how to reduce compliance cost while strengthening control.
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SureStep helps financial institutions address financial crimes, AI governance, and the full spectrum of risk and compliance. With deep expertise across operational risk, model risk, regulatory compliance and GRC platforms, SureStep delivers advisory and technology solutions that turn complex risks into opportunities for resilience and growth. SureStep serves clients globally with a presence across North America and Asia.
SAS is a global leader in analytics, helping organizations transform data into trusted decisions. With decades of experience in financial services, SAS delivers advanced solutions for anti–money laundering (AML), fraud, and risk management that empower institutions to detect threats faster, reduce compliance costs, and meet regulatory expectations. Banks of all sizes rely on SAS technology to strengthen financial crime prevention and build resilience for the future.
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Robert serves as Strategic Advisor to the CEO of SureStep, where he focuses on enterprise strategy and client success. Drawing on deep experience in data governance, data management, and software development, he helps organizations translate complex regulatory and operational requirements into actionable strategies and scalable solutions.
