Why Review Your AFC Processes?
23 January 2024
The benefit of independently reviewing AFC processes
Why independent assessments are crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of your anti-financial crime processes
Anti-financial crime (AFC) processes are essential for protecting organisations from the risks of money laundering (ML), fraud, and other financial crimes. However, in order to be effective, these processes must be robust and able to withstand the ever-evolving tactics of
financial criminals. One of the best ways to ensure the robustness of your AFC processes is by independently checking them. Independent checking brings objectivity. It allows for a fresh perspective on your AFC processes, which can help to identify any weaknesses or gaps that may have been overlooked by internal teams. This can include testing the processes to see if they are able to detect and prevent financial crimes, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of your controls and procedures.
Further, independently checking your AFC processes can also help to stay ahead of evolving financial crime threats. Independent checkers can bring in the latest intelligence on financial crime trends from across multiple domains, not just financial services, and can thus provide valuable insights into new or emerging risks. This can help organizations to adapt their AFC processes as needed, to ensure they are able to detect and prevent financial crimes effectively.
It is also important to consider that having an independent party to check the robustness of your AFC processes objectively, enables an unbiased assessment and can be beneficial when trying to identify areas of improvement.
Argus Pro LLP objectively and quickly checks the robustness of your AFC processes. We enable you to identify vulnerabilities, demonstrate compliance with regulations, and stay ahead of evolving financial crime threats. Contact us to learn more.
