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    The 2025 Financial Crime Benchmarking Report

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    Published: May 12, 2025

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    The 2025 Financial Crime Benchmarking Survey & Report, published by 1LoD offers an in-depth view of how global banks are managing AML and KYC in today’s complex regulatory environment.

    The findings — drawn from 25+ Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks across the US, Europe, and Asia — highlight widespread inefficiencies, a heavy reliance on manual processes, and growing pressure to modernise compliance infrastructure.

    Executive Overview

    94%

    Of banks identify high manual workloads as a top challenge in AML/KYC.

    Of banks identify high manual workloads as a top challenge in AML/KYC

    80%

    Say technology is the area of AML/KYC requiring the most financial investment.

    Say technology is the area of AML/KYC requiring the most financial investment

    75%

    Anticipate buying transaction monitoring (TM) technology in the next three years.

    Anticipate buying transaction monitoring (TM) technology in the next three years.

    60%

    Of banks rely on manual intervention for more than half of AML/KYC processes.

    Of banks rely on manual intervention for more than half of AML/KYC processes.

    69%

    Anticipate buying KYC automation technology in the next three years.

    Anticipate buying KYC automation technology in the next three years.

    56%

    Of banks are either neutral or dissatisfied with their current AML/KYC technology.

    Of banks are either neutral or dissatisfied with their current AML/KYC technology.

    Workforce, Automation & Future Resourcing

    Team and Automation

    • 56% use RPA | 38% use AI/ML | 6% use blockchain
    • 60% still rely on manual processing for >50% of tasks
    • 100% use vendor-based compliance tools

    Resourcing Outlook

    • 53% budgets increased past 2 years
    • 31% expect increases next year; 50% expect decreases
    • 67% believe budgets meet compliance needs

    Performance Metrics

    • 65% use error rates as a primary KPI
    • 47% track SLA compliance
    • 41% measure quality of investigations

    Summary Insights

    • Budgets are holding steady or rising.
    • Manual effort remains the biggest operational drag.
    • Teams are clear on responsibilities but held back by outdated, poorly integrated tech
    • Experienced teams are in place, but automation is limited.
    • Performance is mostly tracked through compliance metrics.

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    Our Financial Crime experts are ready to walk you through the key highlights of this report—customized to your region, customer base, and product offerings. We also offer independent industry benchmarking to help you see how your organization stacks up against competitors and best practices.

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