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In this article, FinScan’s Director of Advisory Services, Steve Marshall, sheds light on the urgent challenge of addressing kleptocracy within the sanctions landscape.

Following Innovative Systems’ 2025 TabbFORUM NOVA Award win for its excellence in innovative and industry impact, Steve Maul sat down with TABB Group CEO Bruce Morris to discuss the company’s role in building systems for banks and capital markets firms worldwide.

Tackling sanctions evasion can often be likened to patching a leaky boat. As one hole is patched, another opens. This is particularly the case when dealing with kleptocrats.

Demand for digital payments continues to hit new heights, sparking a wave of payment innovation to meet demand. 

Steve Marshall explains how effective adverse media screening can enhance KYC processes by uncovering hidden risks.

Steve Marshall explains the importance of effective payment screening with regulated institutions under increasing regulatory pressure

Enter adverse media screening—KYC’s secret weapon for uncovering hidden risks and bolstering your anti-money laundering (AML) defenses. 

Steve Marshall offers key insights into the challenges faced by compliance professionals amid this political and regulatory confusion.

Regulators are as tech-savvy as institutions and increasingly data-focussed and their systems are just as dependent on good quality data.

In 2025, organizations will need to focus on data quality and integrity to drive efficiency, accuracy, and effective risk management.

Regulated firms face the challenge of ensuring their AML compliance systems keep pace with new and extended sanctions packages.

Steve Marshall, Director of Advisory Services,  FinScan,  is one of 260+ industry leaders providing their expert opinions.