Under the Basswood Tree Podcast

Under the Basswood Tree Podcast


The AI Dilemma in AML: Game-Changer or a Governance Minefield?

September 29, 2025

AI is reshaping the way financial institutions approach anti-money laundering (AML) compliance — but with every opportunity comes new risks. 


In this episode, Rudo Mugwagwa and compliance professional Abbie McMillan dive into how AI is being applied in the financial sector, from investment funds to digital asset platforms. They examine how emerging technologies are reshaping compliance programs, reveal where AI delivers real value, and explain why overreliance on it could expose institutions to significant risk.


Whether you’re a fund manager, advisor, or business leader, this episode provides timely insights to help financial institutions stay alert to the risks — and prepared to seize the opportunities — that AI brings to AML compliance.



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This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney–client relationship. For advice on your specific situation, please reach out to the Basswood Counsel team or consult a qualified attorney.