Financial Crime Industry Trends 2025

Financial crime is moving faster than ever, and the cost of staying compliant has skyrocketed. In 2025, regulators are tightening the screws, criminals are becoming more sophisticated, and clients won’t tolerate friction-filled onboarding. The institutions that thrive will be those that harness technology to outpace risk, strengthen compliance, and deliver seamless experiences.

The Financial Crime Industry Trends 2025 Report reveals how global leaders in banking, asset management, and fund administration are rewriting the rulebook. Based on exclusive research with 600 senior financial executives across the UK, US, and Singapore, this report uncovers what’s driving AI investment, where firms are stumbling, and how AI is transforming financial crime operations.

Research Backed, Data Driven

This isn’t another surface-level trends report. Every finding is grounded in original research conducted by Censuswide, surveying decision-makers at institutions with more than $50 billion in assets under management. These are the people shaping the future of compliance, risk, and client lifecycle management, and their insights set the benchmark for 2025.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• How AI adoption is transforming KYC and AML, and why “agentic AI” is being called the next frontier
• The hidden impact of inefficient onboarding, and the billions in lost opportunities it creates
• The real impact of clunky onboarding on client relationships, and the staggering cost of getting it wrong
• Why some firms are trapped in expensive, outdated compliance tech stacks, and how others are breaking free
• Regional deep dives into the UK, US, and Singapore, exposing where regulatory heat is strongest and innovation is boldest

Who Should Read This Report?

This report is designed for leaders who need to stay one step ahead of risk and regulation. It’s essential reading for:

• Chief Compliance Officers navigating shifting regulations across multiple jurisdictions
• Heads of Operations under pressure to cut costs while maintaining rigorous controls
• Risk and AML Leaders seeking smarter ways to detect and prevent financial crime
• Client Experience Teams determined to eliminate friction from onboarding and reviews
• Technology and Innovation Executives looking to leverage AI to future-proof compliance

If you are responsible for compliance, risk, or client lifecycle management in your organization, this report is your roadmap for 2025.

Don’t Get Left Behind

Download the 2025 Financial Crime Industry Trends report today and gain exclusive access to the data, insights, and strategies defining the next wave of compliance and client lifecycle management.