BDO's Leaders, Javier Alverez, Paul Peterson, Nicolas Franco, Monica Estrada, Stephen Peters, Barry Robinson and Rahul Samdani were interviewed by Financier Worldwide about Anti-Money Laundering in 2025. A link to the full article, published in Financier Worldwide Magazine February 2025 Issue, is available at the bottom of this page.
Quantifying the financial repercussions of money laundering is challenging, but the International Monetary Fund estimates it could represent 5% of the global GDP. This underscores its substantial economic and social threats. Consequently, combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities is essential.
The year 2025 is expected to be transformative, with major shifts in anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and strategies, particularly in information sharing and sanctions focus. For many organizations, enhancing AML processes and bolstering regulatory compliance through technological solutions will be a priority in the upcoming months. Key technologies will include generative artificial intelligence, network analytics, and information-sharing tools.
Last year witnessed notable fines for compliance lapses, and 2025 is anticipated to follow suit. Moving forward, companies must invest in their compliance systems to foster customer trust, loyalty, and safeguard against potential regulatory penalties.
For a deeper understanding of these developments, read the 2025 Anti-Money Laundering Indepth Feature.