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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in April 2026 (Volume 30, Issue 1) Submit manuscript

AML Compliance Under Pressure: Balancing National Security and Financial Inclusion

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Oladapo Olatinsu *

Rome Business School, Italy.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(01), 2783-2793
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.1.3133
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.1.3133
 
Received on 07 September 2024; revised on 19 October 2024; accepted on 28 October 2024
 
Anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks play a crucial role in global financial governance. They’re designed to protect national security by disrupting illegal financial activities while also promoting financial integrity. However, if these measures are not well-calibrated, they can inadvertently hinder financial inclusion, making it harder for individuals and sectors that are essential for economic resilience to access legitimate services. This review looks at the changing landscape of global AML compliance, how it intersects with national security needs, and its effects on financial inclusion. It delves into the risk-based approach as a way to strike a balance, evaluates how different regions and nations adapt, and examines technological innovations that can align security with inclusion goals. By drawing on authoritative policy reports, FATF guidance, peer-reviewed research, and recent enforcement cases, the review brings together evidence from various jurisdictions. It emphasizes real-world case studies, the specific impacts on different sectors, and regulatory innovations that show how AML effectiveness can go hand in hand with inclusive access. The review highlights three ongoing challenges: (I) over-compliance and de-risking that led to the exclusion of low-risk but underserved populations, (ii) privacy and interoperability issues that restrict cross-border information sharing, and (iii) regulatory fragmentation that weakens coordinated enforcement. On the flip side, sensible regulation, tiered KYC systems, digital identity integration, and privacy-friendly data-sharing platforms emerge as effective ways to achieve balanced compliance. Successful examples from places like Singapore, India, and Ghana demonstrate that it is possible to create inclusive AML frameworks without sacrificing national security goals. To create a sustainable approach to AML compliance, we need to weave inclusion into the fabric of AML/CTF policy design. This means boosting supervisory capabilities in lower-income areas, encouraging collaboration between the public and private sectors, and supporting technological solutions that work well together. It's important to understand that aligning security with inclusion isn't a compromise; rather, it's a goal that enhances both financial integrity and resilience.
 
Anti-Money Laundering; National Security; Financial Inclusion; De-Risking; Risk-Based Approach; Regulatory Harmonization; e-KYC, Cross-Border Compliance
 
https://wjarr.com/sites/default/files/fulltext_pdf/WJARR-2024-3133.pdf

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Oladapo Olatinsu. AML Compliance Under Pressure: Balancing National Security and Financial Inclusion. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(1), 2783-2793. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.1.3133

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