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Curated Blog Posts
Decoding the Basel AML Index 2025
The Basel Institute on Governance has released the Basel Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Index1 (hereafter “the Index”), its annual independent ranking of countries’ exposure to money laundering and terrorist financing risks. Covering 177 jurisdictions, the index evaluates both vulnerability to financial crime and capacity to counter these threats, using 17 indicators drawn from FATF, Transparency International, World Bank, and other global sources. The Index highlights persist
Dr. John Mathews
Jan 74 min read
AML Risk Assessment and its Framework
The importance of Risk Assessment in AML Practice Unchecked risk in AML exposes reporting entities to reputational damage and cause compliance breaches, also leading to financial loss from regulatory penalties. When risk is underestimated or poorly managed, it undermines the integrity of compliance programs and erodes trust with stakeholders. Conducting a risk assessment for AML is therefore essential and an important method for identifying and mitigating any risk associate
Dr. John Mathews
Jan 77 min read
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