AML trends for 2024

If you're into AML, or rather forced into it by the ever growing pressure to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, then you should consider introducing solutions for workflow orchestration and data lineage into your AML digital operations.

What is data lineage?

Data lineage is like a map for your data. It tracks where your data comes from, where it goes, and how it's transformed along the way.

A good data lineage tool will allow you to trace data from its source all the way through to its final destination. It'll give you a clear picture of the flow of data within your organization, and help you identify any bottlenecks or issues. Plus, it'll make it easy to track down the origin of any data-related problem you might have.

Furthermore, you'll be able to see exactly which processes and systems are involved in your data flow, giving you greater insight and control. And, you'll be able to understand the relationships between different data elements, and even see how data is transformed as it moves through your organization. This can be incredibly useful for compliance, data governance, and troubleshooting purposes.

In short, data lineage helps you make sense of all the moving parts and make informed decisions.

What is workflow orchestration?

Ok, so what is workflow orchestration? Well, you can think of workflow orchestration as a conductor for your data flow. It's all about making sure everything runs smoothly and according to your business rules, and just like a conductor, a workflow orchestration tool lets you schedule, run, and keep an eye on all the moving parts.

With the right tool, you can easily connect your existing data and use it to pass information between tasks, run things on a schedule, or even set up custom schedules. If something goes wrong, it'll alert you right away so you can fix it. And if a failure does happen, the tool will help you recover and avoid costly recomputations. As we will se below, all of this will become extremely important in an increasingly complex AML operational environment.

In short, a workflow orchestration tool will take care of all the nitty-gritty details so you don't have to. It eliminates the need for extra defensive coding and gives you visibility into the entire process.

Scaling the AML process

When it comes to anti-money laundering operations, the lack of proper workflow orchestration can lead to inefficiencies in manual processes, difficulties in tracking and reporting, and limited scalability. A CDD case officer may have to manually review and approve each step of the customer onboarding process, leading to delays and increasing the chances of errors. Without orchestration, it would be difficult for the officer to keep track of the status of each case and ensure that all necessary steps are completed in a timely manner. Also, an officer may have to manually compile and report suspicious activity to the relevant authorities, without an automated system for doing so. This can lead to errors in reporting and difficulty in providing transparency to regulators. Furthermore, the CDD case officer may have to manually update the institution's internal systems and processes to meet changing regulatory requirements, without an automated system for doing so. This can lead to delays in compliance and a lack of flexibility.

Data lineage is also a critical aspect of financial institutions' operations, as it provides transparency and traceability of the data flow, it enables compliance with data protection laws and facilitates internal and external audits. However, without data lineage, mid-sized financial institutions may struggle with understanding the origin and flow of data within their organization. This can lead to inaccuracies, inconsistencies and difficulties to trace back data to its origin and verify its quality. A CDD case officer may have to manually trace the origin and flow of customer data, leading to inaccuracies and inconsistencies. Without data lineage, it would be difficult for the officer to verify the quality of the data used for decision making. A CDD case officer may have to manually demonstrate compliance with data protection laws and perform internal or external audits, without a clear view of how data is used and protected. This can lead to difficulties in providing transparency and compliance. A CDD case officer may have to manually troubleshoot data quality issues, leading to delays in resolving problems and a lack of trust in the data used for decision-making.

No-code workflow orchestration and data lineage capabilities can help mitigate these issues by automating manual processes, improving tracking and reporting, increasing scalability and transparency, facilitating compliance, and improving troubleshooting. No-code workflow orchestration can be easily configured to meet the changing needs of the business, allowing mid-sized financial institutions to scale their anti-money laundering operations as their business grows. Data lineage capabilities can provide a clear understanding of the origin and flow of data within the organization, making it easier to trace data back to its source and verify its quality. It also facilitates the process of internal and external audits. Both solutions can be implemented quickly and cost-effectively, allowing mid-sized financial institutions to start seeing the benefits almost immediately.