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What does it take to master the art of modern banking? In this interview, Christoph Prellwitz shares why creativity, courage, and a shift in mindset are becoming essential in an increasingly complex financial world. Discover why thinking beyond risks – and embracing new possibilities – is key to shaping the future of banking.

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Stricter expectations around preventing money laundering and terrorist financing are putting AFC risk analysis front and center: it is evolving from a mandatory document into an ongoing, auditable system. The AMLA draft on regulatory technical standards (RTS) for assessing inherent and residual risk profiles requires an automated calculation logic rather than relying purely on expert-based assessment. Kick-off blog series on AMLR/AMLA realignment: Part 1 explains the reasons, rationale and vision behind the realignment.

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This blog post explains why internal governance is becoming a decisive competitive factor for banks. It focuses on the integration of ESG risks into business models, lending processes and risk management, the importance of business model analysis (SREP), and the requirements set out in MaRisk and DORA. Today, banks must demonstrate resilience to climate risks, cyber risks and market changes – from strategy through to operational implementation. Key factors here are double materiality, robust data, digital stability and long-term remuneration systems.

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The 9th amendment to the MaRisk (consultation 02/2026) establishes the categories “small institution” (SNCI) and “very small institution” directly within the circular and transposes numerous reliefs from the supervisory notice of 26 November 2024 into binding supervisory law – including in relation to validation, stress testing, separation of functions, outsourcing, lending activities and reporting.

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BaFin rejects implementing EBA Guidelines EBA/GL/2024/14 & /15 – insights on reasoning, background, and implications for German financial institutions.

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Combining technology, governance, and expertise can turn a regulatory duty into true efficiency and a lasting competitive edge.

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New EBA guidelines raise the bar for sanctions compliance. Find out what financial institutions must prepare for by the end of 2025 – and how to take a structured approach today.

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Extracting insights from complex regulations like the AML Act is tough. We compare two AI-powered methods that improve precision and usability in compliance document analysis.

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Streamline regulatory workflows and reduce errors using AI. Discover how RAG, AI agents, and Graph Databases transform compliance document analysis—faster, more accurate, and fully explainable.

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Traditional AML segmentation methods often fall short when it comes to truly understanding customer behavior. Regulatory expectations are shifting toward more refined and explainable approaches that go beyond simple thresholds. By applying statistical clustering techniques, compliance teams can detect risks with greater precision, reduce false positives, and strengthen their AML programs – all without relying on AI.

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Enhancing the resilience of the risk and compliance program has become a growing requirement among auditors and regulators, as reflected in numerous legislative frameworks. The challenge resides in successfully transitioning to a digital format while achieving efficiency amidst ever growing volatility. The implementation of automation, alongside artificial intelligence and effectively coordinated policies and procedures, contributes significantly to the optimization of this process.

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It’s time to take financial crime risk assessment to the next level and overcome the limitations of the traditional approaches. Let’s unleash the potential of advanced technology to transform the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial crime prevention strategies.