Short Summary
The designation of major Mexican cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) has introduced new compliance challenges for financial institutions and businesses operating in or connected to Latin America.
In this on-demand webinar, experts from Sigma360, Evidencity, and the ACAMS Mexico Chapter examine the implications of cartel FTO designations, the hidden risks within complex business networks, and practical strategies for identifying potential material support exposure.
Discover why traditional sanctions screening alone may not be enough and how network intelligence, enhanced due diligence, and beneficial ownership analysis can help organizations uncover indirect connections and strengthen financial crime compliance.
Key Takeaways
- Understand the implications of cartel FTO designations:
Explore how the evolving U.S. regulatory landscape affects AML, sanctions compliance, and potential material support exposure. - Identify hidden cartel connections:
Learn how criminal networks use legitimate businesses, intermediaries, and complex ownership structures to conceal relationships. - Move beyond traditional sanctions screening:
Understand why network-based risk analysis is increasingly important for identifying indirect exposure. - Strengthen enhanced due diligence:
Explore practical approaches to beneficial ownership verification, third-party risk management, and investigative workflows. - Leverage intelligence and technology:
Discover how Sigma360 and Evidencity combine illicit network intelligence, entity resolution, and AI-powered capabilities to help uncover hidden risks.
Key Timestamps
- 01:44 FTO Designations: Regulatory Changes and Compliance Impacts
- 17:23 Evolving Compliance Standards and Network Understanding
- 27:47 How Criminal Networks Conceal Their Connections
- 29:27 Understanding Beneficial Ownership and Network Complexities
- 32:47 Modern Compliance Solutions: A Layered Data Approach
- 42:25 Shifting from List-Based to Network-Based Risk Management
- 45:08 Enhanced Due Diligence and AI-Driven Solutions
- 54:08 Integrating Intelligence for Enhanced Risk Analysis
- 55:12 Real-World Case Study: Identifying Networked Connections
