Advances in new technologies and the rise of fintech have changed consumer expectations of financial services. However, with the rise of fintech, money laundering and terrorist financing are also on the rise. Financial institutions should have AML and KYC programs to limit their vulnerability to these crimes.

For example, in the EU, the laws of different member states are based on provisions such as AMLD 4 and 5. As a result, the laws of other countries are similar and often differ only slightly. However, these differences pose additional challenges when companies operate globally and have customers in many countries. This can mean responsibility for meeting international AML standards and local requirements. This makes it more complex for financial institutions and other regulators to create and maintain anti-money laundering programs.