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The Advantages of Automated Risk Assessment Over Excel- Based Solutions in Banking

Risk assessment is a fundamental process in the banking industry. Accurately evaluating and managing risks is crucial to ensure financial stability, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth. Traditionally, banks have relied on Excel-based solutions for risk assessment, but in recent years, automated risk assessment systems have gained popularity.

This paper explores the reasons why automated risk assessment is superior to Excel-based solutions for banks.

Mastering AML & Sanctions risk

Adequately capturing a financial institution’s risk profile requires at its core, an accurate risk assessment.  RiskRator provides a cloud based, AML/CFT & Sanctions Risk Assessment process utilizing a transaction-based methodology guided from start to finish by Compliance professionals, resulting in the most accurate and agile risk assessment in the industry.  Contact us for more information: https://riskrator.com/faq/

Strengthen and modernize financial institutions

Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs

Action: Proposed rulemaking.

Summary: FinCEN proposes a rule to modernize anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) programs under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. Financial institutions will be required to establish effective, risk-based AML/CFT programs that include mandatory risk assessments and incorporate government-wide priorities. The proposal also aims to ensure consistency across rules for different types of financial institutions.