Fraud and financial crime risk forecast: A post-pandemic outlook

Without a doubt, 2020 was a year of disruption and unexpected events. But there is one pattern that is highly predictable: when the economy goes down, fraud and financial crime go up. In this post-pandemic era, financial institutions must meet increasingly complex regulatory and compliance requirements, as they are subject to stricter standards of accountability for financial crime. Join Dean Anason, Managing Editor at American Banker and our panel of industry leaders, Paul Achman, BSA/OFAC/Fraud Officer at TCF National Bank, Carl Francois, Director of Surveillance - Financial Intelligence Unit at SouthState Bank, Salvatore LaScala, Partner, Head of the Global Investigations at Guidehouse, and Philippa Girling, Chief Risk Officer at Varo Bank, as they delve into the most important financial crime trends in the coming year and discuss what types of adjustments banks need to make to meet these challenges. No matter the size or complexity of your institution, this thought-provoking conversation will provide key takeaways that will identify meaningful improvements to address the dynamic challenges ahead for your organization.