In today’s complex regulatory environment, adverse media screening (AMS) plays a critical role in Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Counterparty Risk Management. Financial institutions, multinational corporations, and other regulated industries must ensure that they are not unknowingly engaging with individuals or entities involved in criminal activities, financial misconduct, or reputational risks.

In the modern complex regulatory environment, Know Your Customer (KYC) screening is a cornerstone of compliance for financial institutions, corporations, and regulated industries.

The role of Know Your Customer (KYC) analysts has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, shaped largely by advances in technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and more recently, Generative AI. Historically, the job of a KYC analyst revolved around manually processing large amounts of data, reviewing customer profiles, performing ID verifications, cross-referencing watchlists, conducting adverse media screening, and ensuring compliance with ever-changing regulatory standards.

As the CCO of smartKYC, I’ve been at the forefront of innovation in due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) screening processes for many years.

In a recent webinar session hosted by Ian Lawless, Head of Content Partnerships and Event Director at Procurement Leaders, Dermot Corrigan, CEO discussed how a combination of natural language processing and generative AI can do all the heavy lifting associated with due diligence discovery at both onboarding and during the lifetime of the relationship in real-time, preventing risks from gathering momentum and developing into a full-blown crisis.

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From manually reviewing news articles to using natural language processing (NLP) to analyse open source data online, adverse media screening processes have changed substantially in recent years. But the goal remains the same: to protect your institution and your customers from potential risk and improve KYC processes. With AI solutions, that goal is now significantly more attainable.

The current role of KYC screening in PBWM KYC screening plays a crucial role in PBWM industry, ensuring compliance with regulations, mitigating financial risks, and maintaining the integrity of the financial system. As the industry evolves, the adoption of digital KYC screening processes becomes increasingly important to streamline operations. However, this sector faces unique challenges

Adverse media screening dates back several decades and has evolved alongside the changing media landscape.