Financial institutions face increasing pressure to maintain financial crimes compliance (FCC) programs that evolve as quickly as the risks they are designed to mitigate. Changing criminal tactics, emerging technologies, product innovation, and shifting geopolitical risks all heighten regulatory expectations and increase the complexity of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) obligations.

Wolters Kluwer US Regulatory Consulting (USRC) delivers a complete suite of Financial Crimes Compliance services to help institutions ensure their AML and sanctions programs are risk‑based, well‑designed, and aligned with current supervisory expectations. Whether you need an independent program review, risk assessment support, targeted remediation, or specialized subject‑matter expertise, our experienced team provides cost‑effective, high‑value solutions that strengthen compliance and enhance operational effectiveness.

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Jeff Fox
Jeff Fox
Associate Director, US Regulatory Consulting, Financial Crimes Compliance
Jeff leads USRC’s Financial Crimes Compliance practice. Jeff specializes in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, fraud risk, and financial crimes governance.
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Strengthen the foundation of your financial crimes program

USRC’s core FCC services provide comprehensive, regulatory‑aligned evaluations that help institutions assess AML and sanctions risks, evaluate control effectiveness, identify program vulnerabilities, and strengthen compliance governance. Through deep operational insight, rigorous testing, and focused analysis, our consultants help institutions build resilient AML and sanctions programs that can withstand regulatory scrutiny and rapidly evolving threats.

BSA/AML and sanctions independent reviews 

Periodic independent reviews are essential to demonstrate whether an AML program works in practice, and not just on paper. USRC conducts objective, end‑to‑end evaluations of AML and sanctions programs — assessing design, control effectiveness, and alignment with regulatory expectations — and provides actionable recommendations to enhance compliance readiness.

Outsourced or co‑sourced testing

Whether institutions require full outsourcing of AML testing or temporary support due to resource constraints, USRC provides experienced specialists to execute testing plans, strengthen audit quality, and help teams maintain timely and comprehensive testing cycles.

Risk assessment and analysis

Well‑designed, comprehensively documented AML risk assessments are foundational to deploying resources effectively. USRC’s methodology incorporates both quantitative and qualitative analysis to determine inherent risks, assess control strength, and document a defensible, regulator‑ready risk profile.

Program development

USRC helps financial institutions design or modernize risk‑based AML programs tailored to business size, complexity, and product offerings. Support includes policy and procedure development, risk assessments, training frameworks, and monitoring processes to ensure the program meets supervisory expectations and adapts to the evolving risk landscape.

Issue remediation and validation 

AML issues can trigger public scrutiny, tight remediation timelines, and heightened regulatory attention. USRC brings speed and independent expertise to remediation, ensuring corrective actions are comprehensive, credible, and fully aligned with examiner expectations.

Process assessments and targeted reviews

USRC conducts deep‑dive assessments of AML processes to identify opportunities for streamlining, automation, and operational improvements — helping institutions enhance efficiency while maintaining full compliance with BSA/AML and sanctions requirements.

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We bring a partnership mindset

When you work with Wolters Kluwer USRC, you gain a team that:

Understands your institution’s unique risk profile

Brings clarity to complex regulatory requirements

Delivers practical, actionable, and exam‑ready solutions

Supports implementation, testing, and ongoing improvement

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A collaborative, transparent approach to regulatory excellence
At Wolters Kluwer USRC, we partner closely with institutions to deliver clarity, structure, and confidence across every stage of the compliance and risk management journey. Our approach is grounded in deep regulatory expertise, practical execution, and a commitment to meeting institutions where they are.
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Project management you can trust
Our engagement model is collaborative, transparent, and rooted in real‑world experience. Using advanced project management platforms and proven methodologies, we ensure clients stay continuously connected to their USRC team — receiving real‑time visibility into project status, emerging observations, and follow‑up needs.
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Optimizing your compliance and risk capabilities
We help financial institutions build and sustain resilient compliance and risk management programs that can withstand increasing regulatory scrutiny. Connect with us to explore how our team can strengthen your institution’s compliance infrastructure and support your long‑term risk management goals.

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US Regulatory Consulting: Financial Crimes Compliance

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  • Align your programs with evolving regulations
  • Reduce risk and improve exam outcomes
  • Build internal expertise through staff training

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