Debate: Implementing a Viable Risk-Based Approach (RBA) in Onboarding and KYC Processes

Conference

2026-04-21 | 01:05 PM - 01:55 PM (GMT+00:00) London

Information

  • With The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FinCEN and other regulatory expectations emphasising an RBA in onboarding, what challenges and opportunities do firms face in applying this approach at scale?
  • As firms look to expand, how should onboarding teams and workflows be structured to reduce verification bottlenecks and minimise judgement inconsistency?
  • How are firms recording and keeping Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) data across multiple jurisdictions with varied financial crime reporting requirements?
  • To what extent are firms adapting their governance frameworks to maintain accountability and explainability for onboarding decisions, especially when relying on external verification technology or data?